Triumph Rocket III Touring - 2015 Specifications and Reviews
The 2015 Triumph Rocket III Touring is a heavyweight cruiser engineered for long-distance comfort, featuring a massive fuel capacity and windshield for extended touring. Its distinctive triple-cylinder engine and commanding presence appeal to riders seeking a powerful, stable platform for extended journeys. Known for its imposing size and reliable touring capabilities, it delivers confident highway cruising with factory-installed amenities.
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2015 |
| Model | Triumph Rocket III Touring |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel 3 into 1 into 2. large volume catalysts in front of chrome-plated exhaust |
| Greenhouse gases | 188.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 8.11 litres/100 km (12.3 km/l or 29.00 mpg) |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with twin butterflies and progressive linkage on primary butterflies |
| Bore x Stroke | 101.6 x 101.6 mm (4.0 x 4.0 inches) |
| Compression | 8.7:1 |
| Torque | 221.00 Nm (22.5 kgf-m or 163.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM |
| Power | 148.00 HP (108.0 kW) @ 5750 RPM |
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum alloy 5 spoke |
| Rear brakes diameter | 316 mm (12.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, Nissin ABS system. |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, Nissin ABS system. |
| Rear tyre | 240/50-R16 |
| Front tyre | 150/80-R17 |
| Rear Suspension | Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload, 105mm rear wheel travel |
| Front Suspension | Kayaba 43mm forks. 120mm travel fully shrouded uppers |
| Trail | 148 mm (5.8 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel. twin spine |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 5.90 litres (0.39 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 litres (6.34 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,695 mm (66.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 970 mm (38.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,500 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,165 mm (45.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 395.0 kg (870.8 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Windshields |
| Factory warranty | 2 year warranty unlimited mileage |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring analogue fuel gauge, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer and clock |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Phantom Black, Cranberry Red/Phantom Black |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
148 hp
Peak Power
3.7s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track25%
City35%
Cornering45%
Daily Riding65%
Touring88%
Passenger85%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a machine best suited to experienced riders who are comfortable managing enormous mass and torque at low speeds. |
| Purpose | Built for effortless, high-torque long-distance cruising rather than nimble sport riding, with massive shaft-driven muscle to eat highway miles. |
| Rider Fit | Its nearly 400kg wet weight and low-speed heft demand good upper body strength and confidence in parking lots, U-turns, and stop-and-go traffic. |
| Character | A brutish, torque-monster tourer that flexes a huge triple-cylinder engine while wrapping the rider in cruiser-style comfort and long-haul amenities. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not the bike for riders seeking flickable agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight, easy-to-manage commuter. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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