Motorcycle specifications Triumph2300 ROCKET III Roadster 2011 The devastating couple

how do you create the world's biggest production roadster? For Triumph, it's simple: take the world's biggest custom motorcycle - in this case, Triumph's Rocket III - and turn it into a roadster. With its enormous 2.3-liter 3-cylinder engine, this over-sized custom has never found a rival. But the Hinckley-based brand has tweaked it for even more power. The Rocket III Roadster delivers a few extra horses and, above all, 14% more torque. The British block sends over 22 mkg through the rear gumshoe. In keeping with its roadster philosophy (is it really a roadster?), the riding position, handlebars and seat have been redesigned, the suspension improved, the new exhaust pipes chromed, and ABS fitted as standard. With its revised ergonomics and reduced weight, the Rocket III Roadster is said to be easier to carry around - but that's relative: the beast still weighs over 300 kilos. But with this machine, the Yamaha 1700 V-Max has finally found someone to talk to. The Rocket III Roadster now replaces the brand's standard and Classic versions. We are witnessing the birth of a new family of machines, which Triumph has humbly christened Ultimate muscle streetfighter.

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