VOLUME 57 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 7, 2020 P71
CATHCART
KINGDOM CREATIVE
TRIUMPH GOES
MODE
cessors—in the shape of the 2020 Rocket 3 (note
the subtle change in numerals!) R and GT models,
which, apart from the ignition coils and the same
lengthways crank format, share nothing at all in com-
mon with their predecessors.
These are two completely new Triumph models, and
the very fact of their creation shows that, with this new
family of motorcycles powered by an all-new 2458cc
three-cylinder motor with 120-degree crank, Triumph is
focusing hard on serving the two quite distinct custom-
er groups it wound up attracting with the old Rocket III.
For the stripped-out R stands more for Roadster
than Race or Retro, and is the Anglo powercruiser
equivalent of a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy or Ducati
X-Diavel, whereas it's the Harley Road King or Indian
Chieftain that's in the GT's sights, adorned with as
much luggage from the 50+ items in the dedicated
Rocket 3 aftermarket catalog as you care to fit.
THE BIGGEST PRODUCTION
WORLD, WHAT DO YOU DO? IF
YOU MAKE IT BIGGER!
