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It is powered by twin destroked and turbocharged 1,485 cc (90.6 cu in) inline-3 engines sourced from the Triumph Rocket III, generating a claimed output greater than 1,000 horsepower (750 kW). [ 2 ] [ 6 ] The streamliner shell is a monocoque constructed from carbon fiber / kevlar .
The BSA/Triumph racing triples were three cylinder 750 cc racing motorcycles manufactured by BSA/Triumph and raced with factory support from 1969 to 1974. There were road racing, production racing, endurance racing and flat track variants. The machines were based on the road-going BSA Rocket 3/Triumph Trident.
The Maserati Biturbo was an executive grand tourer that was to compete mainly with the BMW 3 series, but earned a negative reception for its new twin-turbocharged engine, which led to unpredictable power delivery through its turbo lag, and its numerous reliability problems.
The Triumph Rocket 3 is a motorcycle by manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. [2] Like its predecessor, the Rocket III , it is characterized by an engine that, at 2,458 cc (150.0 cu in), is much larger than any other production motorcycle and consequently has much higher torque. [ 3 ]
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Triumph is spreading its focus: the Rocket III is now in the "musclebike" and "streetfighter" market, where the Yamaha V-Max has found success, [11] [13] while the Rocket III Touring is making inroads to the market for large touring machines. [12] "Motor Cycle News" said of the Rocket III: "It is the biggest, most bad-ass motorcycle money can ...
In mid-2004, Triumph introduced an entirely new triple for use in a new heavyweight cruiser motorcycle, the Rocket III. The engine is 2294 cc, the largest purpose-built mass-produced motorcycle engine in existence. It is liquid-cooled and mounted inline with the frame. As a first for Triumph it was paired with a shaft final drive.
Rocket III: 2294 2004-2009 Long-distance touring Cruiser Rocket III Classic: 2294 2006-2007 Rider floorboards, different mufflers, 'pullback' handlebars, more comfortable passenger seat Rocket III Tourer: 2294 2007-2007 Classic Model with windscreen, soft saddlebags, backrest, luggage rack and a choice of two-tone paint schemes Rocket III ...