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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Triumph Rocket III
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|manufacturer    = [[Triumph]]
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|production      = 04-07
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|engine          = 2300cc
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|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|DPR8EA-9}} '04-07
|battery          = {{battery|YTX20L-BS}} '04-07
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|150/80-17}} '04-07
|rear_tire    = {{tire|240/50-16}} '04-07
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The '''Triumph Rocket III''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Triumph]] from 2004 to 2007.
The '''Triumph Rocket III''' is a [[:Category:English motorcycles|British motorcycle]] made by the Hinckley [[Triumph]] factory and has the largest displacement engine of any mass production [[motorcycle]] in the world (as of September 2008[update]), at 2,294 cc (140.0 cu in). The shaft driven Rocket III produces 200 N·m (150 ft·lbf) @ 2,500 rpm and 140 bhp (100 kW) @ 6,000 rpm. Despite its size and weight of 704 lb (319 kg) dry, it is described as having good balance and "light and easy steering" even at low speeds.
==2004==
[[Image:2004-Triumph-Rocket-III.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Triumph Rocket III]]
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==2005==
[[Image:2005-Triumph-Rocket-III.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Triumph Rocket III]]
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==2006 Rocket III==
[[Image:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-Black-5234-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black]]
[[Image:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-Black-5234-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black]]
[[Image:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-Black-5234-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black]]
[[Image:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black]]
[[Image:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black]]
[[Image:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black]]
[[Image:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black]]
[[Image:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-4.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black]]
[[Image:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-5.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black]]
[[Image:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-6.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black]]
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{{Triumph}}
[[Category:Triumph motorcycles|Rocket III]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Triumph Rocket III'''
|name            = '''Triumph Rocket III'''
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|fuel_system      = Multipoint sequential [[electronic fuel injection]] with twin butterflies and progressive [[linkage]] on primary butterflies
|fuel_system      = Multipoint sequential [[electronic fuel injection]] with twin butterflies and progressive [[linkage]] on primary butterflies
|ignition        = digital - inductive type - via electronic engine management system
|ignition        = digital - inductive type - via electronic engine management system
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '04-07
|battery          = 8.7:1
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTX20L-BS}} '04-07
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
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The '''[[Triumph]] Rocket III''' was a 4-stroke liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Triumph]] between 2004 and 2009. Max [[torque]] was 146.78 ft/lbs (199.0 Nm) @ 2500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 140.0 HP (104.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM.   
The '''[[Triumph]] Rocket III''' was a 4-stroke liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Triumph]] between 2004 and 2009. Max [[torque]] was 146.78 ft/lbs (199.0 Nm) @ 2500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 140.0 HP (104.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM.   
==History==
The '''Triumph Rocket III''' is a [[:Category:English motorcycles|British motorcycle]] made by the Hinckley [[Triumph]] factory and has the largest displacement engine of any mass production [[motorcycle]] in the world (as of September 2008[update]), at 2,294 cc (140.0 cu in). The shaft driven Rocket III produces 200 N·m (150 ft·lbf) @ 2,500 rpm and 140 bhp (100 kW) @ 6,000 rpm. Despite its size and weight of 704 lb (319 kg) dry, it is described as having good balance and "light and easy steering" even at low speeds.


==Engine==
==Engine==
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==2004 Triumph Rocket III==
==2004 Triumph Rocket III==
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2004-2004-4.jpg|600px|2004 Triumph Rocket III]]
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[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2004-2004-3.jpg|600px|2004 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2004-2004-4.jpg|600px|2004 Triumph Rocket III
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2004-2004-2.jpg|600px|2004 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2004-2004-3.jpg|600px|2004 Triumph Rocket III
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2004-2004-1.jpg|600px|2004 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2004-2004-2.jpg|600px|2004 Triumph Rocket III
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2004-2004-0.jpg|600px|2004 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2004-2004-1.jpg|600px|2004 Triumph Rocket III
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2004-2004-0.jpg|600px|2004 Triumph Rocket III
File:2004-Triumph-Rocket-III.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Triumph Rocket III
 
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The Triumph Rocket III is the first-ever production motorcycle to break the 2-liter barrier: its 3-cylinder mill packs 2294cc and is capable to deliver insane torque right off idle, with immense passing power in any gear, at any speed.
The Triumph Rocket III is the first-ever production motorcycle to break the 2-liter barrier: its 3-cylinder mill packs 2294cc and is capable to deliver insane torque right off idle, with immense passing power in any gear, at any speed.
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==2005 Triumph Rocket III==
==2005 Triumph Rocket III==
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2005-2005-4.jpg|600px|2005 Triumph Rocket III]]
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[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2005-2005-3.jpg|600px|2005 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:2005-Triumph-Rocket-III.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Triumph Rocket III
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2005-2005-2.jpg|600px|2005 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2005-2005-4.jpg|600px|2005 Triumph Rocket III
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2005-2005-1.jpg|600px|2005 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2005-2005-3.jpg|600px|2005 Triumph Rocket III
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2005-2005-0.jpg|600px|2005 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2005-2005-2.jpg|600px|2005 Triumph Rocket III
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2005-2005-1.jpg|600px|2005 Triumph Rocket III
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2005-2005-0.jpg|600px|2005 Triumph Rocket III


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Powerful, low and menacing, the 2004 Rocket III is Triumph's way to tell you the game is over. This muscle bike is no toy for beginners, and neither is it a machine for the faint of heart: with immense torque right off idle and incredible passing power in any gear at any speed, the Rocket III is built for riding fast and riding hard.
Powerful, low and menacing, the 2004 Rocket III is Triumph's way to tell you the game is over. This muscle bike is no toy for beginners, and neither is it a machine for the faint of heart: with immense torque right off idle and incredible passing power in any gear at any speed, the Rocket III is built for riding fast and riding hard.


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==2006 Triumph Rocket III==
==2006 Triumph Rocket III==
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2006-2006-3.jpg|600px|2006 Triumph Rocket III]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2006-2006-2.jpg|600px|2006 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2006-2006-3.jpg|600px|2006 Triumph Rocket III
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2006-2006-1.jpg|600px|2006 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2006-2006-2.jpg|600px|2006 Triumph Rocket III
[[File:triumph-rocket-iii-2006-2006-0.jpg|600px|2006 Triumph Rocket III]]
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2006-2006-1.jpg|600px|2006 Triumph Rocket III
File:triumph-rocket-iii-2006-2006-0.jpg|600px|2006 Triumph Rocket III
 
File:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-Black-5234-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black
File:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-Black-5234-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black
File:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-Black-5234-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Black
File:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black
File:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black
File:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black
File:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black
File:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-4.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black
File:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-5.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black
File:2006-Triumph-Rocket-III-RedBlack-3434-6.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Triumph Rocket III in Red/Black


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Looking for a bike to put the others on the road to bitter shame when it comes to accelerating in any gear, at any speed? Looking for a bike with a breathtaking thrust to have adrenaline rushing through your brain each time you twist the throttle? It's then time to hop on the 2005 Triumph Rocket III and start churning the asphalt.
Looking for a bike to put the others on the road to bitter shame when it comes to accelerating in any gear, at any speed? Looking for a bike with a breathtaking thrust to have adrenaline rushing through your brain each time you twist the throttle? It's then time to hop on the 2005 Triumph Rocket III and start churning the asphalt.


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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/concursante#triumph-rocket-iii Concursante]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/concursante#triumph-rocket-iii Concursante]


{{Triumph}}
[[Category:Triumph motorcycles|Rocket III]]
[[Category:Triple cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Triple cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Touring motorcycles]]
[[Category:Touring motorcycles]]
[[Category:Triumph motorcycles]]
 
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
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