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First Look: 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 and
Rocket 3 GT Power Cruisers
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riumph has unveiled its brand-
new Rocket 3 and Rocket
3 GT machines, signaling the
first time we've seen a complete
model overhaul since the Rocket
was first released in 2004.
The new Rocket models, each
powered by a 2458cc inline
triple, will have the most torque
of any production machine yet
released, with Triumph quoting a
stunning 163 lb-ft at 4000 rpm,
and 165 horsepower at 6000
rpm—an 11 percent jump from the
previous model—with weight down
a claimed 88 pounds to a claimed
642 pounds for the Rocket 3 and
648 pounds for the GT.
Styling has been completely
revised, including twin LED head-
lights, Triumph maker's mark tri-
angle branding, and the sculpted
three-header exhaust.
The hardware for both ma-
chines is top spec, with Brembo
gracing the Rocket 3, and Rocket
3 GT with their new Stylema
calipers (the same as found
on the Aprilia RSV4 1100 Fac-
tory), Showa suspension, and
20-spoke aluminum wheels. The
GT model gets up-spec exposed
machining on rim and spokes.
Both models are also fitted with
Avon Cobra Chrome tires, de-
veloped especially for the new
Rocket 3.
Electronics come in the form of
a second-generation TFT instru-
ment panel with illuminated switch
cubes, cornering ABS & traction
control, four riding modes (road,
rain, sport and rider-configurable)
hill-hold control, cruise control,
keyless ignition, USB charging
and heated grips as standard on
the GT (heated grips are acces-
sory fit on the R).
Triumph is also including a
range of over 50 accessories for
the base model Rocket and the
GT, including the world's first inte-
grated GoPro control system that
enables GoPro camera opera-
tion, which is an accessory-fitted
Bluetooth connectivity module.
The connection and control are
displayed on the TFT instruments,
allowing intuitive video and photo
operation via the switchgear. CN
The Triumph Rocket 3 GT
and base model Rocket 3
(foreground) have more
torque than any production
motorcycle on the planet.
