Triumph Motorcycles launches Rocket 3 GT at Rs 18.40 lakh

With the addition of the new variant, Triumph is the only premium manufacturer in Indian to have the largest BS-VI portfolio consisting of 13 motorcycles in its fleet. The new Rocket 3 GT is equipped with the all-new 2,500cc triple motor.

The new Rocket 3 GT engine produces a peak power with 167PS@ 6,000 rpm, which is 11% up on its predecessor. With more power from a low 3,500rpm, and all the way up to a higher red line of 7,000rpm, the new Rocket 3 GT delivers a staggering level of performance.

The Rocket 3 engine also has the highest torque figure of any production motorcycle available to buy, with 221 Nm – around 71% more than its closest competition. With an incredibly flat and rich torque curve, reaching a peak at 4,000rpm, it holds maximum torque all the way through the mid-range, delivering effortless acceleration and response in any gear.

This is the world’s biggest production motorcycle engine featuring several mass optimized performance enhancements; including a new crankcase assembly, new lubrication system comprising dry sump and integral oil tank and new balancer shafts - together giving an 18kg engine weight saving over the previous generation.

The distinctive hydro formed three-header exhaust run is an iconic design detail on the Rocket 3 GT. This has been innovatively engineered for the perfect exhaust routing, flowing from the header into the combined cat box and onto the triple exit silencer, delivering a distinctive and unique deep growling triple Rocket soundtrack.

Furthermore, the Rocket 3 GT’s all-new high-performance six-speed helical-cut gearbox is precision-engineered to be smoother, stronger and lighter than a standard gearbox, and is designed specifically to allow for the increased torque capacity of this new generation.

The Rocket 3 GT comes with ride-by-wire throttle and a sensitively incorporated liquid cooling system. The bike gets new signature twin LED headlight and all-new lightweight multi-spoke cast aluminium wheels. The GT is also fitted with Avon Cobra Chrome tyres, developed especially for the new Rocket 3 range, with an imposing 240mm rear wheel width. The new tyres have exquisite detailing and feature a new tread pattern developed for great grip and high mileage durability.

The stylish internally wired handlebars further reinforce the bike’s muscular feel and commanding riding position. The Rocket 3 GT model has touring-oriented handlebars. It has sculpted rider and pillion saddle, featuring cast aluminium finishers under the seat and creating a unique flowing line through the bike. The set-up for the Rocket 3 GT has been designed to be easily changed from twin to single seat set-up with optional addition of an accessory infill pad available to further enhance the single seat look. The Rocket 3 GT features a touring rider and pillion saddle set-up with an even more accessible 750mm seat height. The Rocket 3 GT additionally benefits from a brushed aluminium pillion backrest.

The Rocket 3 GT offers feet-forward foot controls with three horizontal position choices (-25mm / 0mm / +25mm), and also a height adjustable pillion backrest.

The GT features Triumph’s latest generation full-colour TFT instruments, which is more sophisticated, more customisable and offers much more functionality than the instruments on the previous generation. The TFT unit is angle-adjustable for optimum visibility and has a stylish design and two information layout themes that can be personalised, allowing the rider to update the start-up screen message with their name.

The Optimised Cornering ABS is fitted as standard on Rocket 3 GT. This maintains the optimum braking performance, whatever the lean angle. The Rocket 3 GT also features Optimised Cornering Traction Control as standard. This maintains the optimum level of traction control for the lean angle of the bike.

An advanced Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) developed in partnership with Continental, supports the optimum function of the Optimised Cornering ABS and Traction Control.

The Rocket 3 GT features Road, Rain, Sport and Rider-configurable riding modes which adjust the throttle response and traction control settings to suit rider preference and riding conditions. The riding modes are easily changed on the move via the intuitive illuminated switch cubes.

The GT comes with all-LED lighting, including a new twin LED headlight unit, tail light, indicators and number plate light. The headlights also incorporate LED Daytime Running Lights It also has hill hold control as standard. Electronic cruise control is fitted as standard to the Rocket 3 GT.

Triumph’s keyless ignition system is fitted as standard on the GT. The system recognizes the proximity of the keyless fob and then enables ignition via the switch cube mounted start button. There is also the ability to disable the key’s wireless transmission function at the touch of a button for even greater security.

The bike features a 5V USB power socket under the seat, for charging personal equipment.