Triumph Rocket III Touring ABS - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Triumph Rocket III Touring ABS is a heavyweight cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and stability. Its distinctive 2.3-liter three-cylinder engine delivers impressive low-end torque of 203 Nm, making it ideal for relaxed cruising and effortless highway riding. Known for its commanding presence and shaft-driven reliability, this tourer excels at covering miles with confidence and style.
2012
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Triumph Rocket III Touring ABS |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel 3 into 1 into 2. large volume catalysts in front of chrome-plated exhaust |
| Greenhouse gases | 202.1 CO |
| Fuel consumption | 8.71 litres/100 km (11.5 km/l or 27.01 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 | 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 | 203.00 Nm (20.7 kgf-m or 149.7 ft.lbs) @ 2500 |
| Power | 106.00 |
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 2294.00 ccm (139.98 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 316 mm (12.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS. |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/70-R16 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 150/80-R16 |
| Rear suspension | Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 105mm wheel travel |
| Front suspension | Kayaba 43mm forks with fully shrouded uppers. 120mm travel |
| Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel. twin spine |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 22.30 litres (5.89 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,705 mm (67.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 995 mm (39.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,603 mm (102.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,182 mm (46.5 inches) |
| Seat height | 730 mm (28.7 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 |
| Color options | Black, Black/white |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring analogue fuel gauge, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer and clock |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
106 hp
Peak Power
3.9s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track20%
City40%
Cornering40%
Daily Riding65%
Touring88%
Passenger85%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a machine best suited to experienced riders who are comfortable managing a very heavy, massively torquey motorcycle at low speeds and in traffic. |
| Purpose | Built for effortless, muscular highway cruising and long-distance touring rather than for cornering thrills or commuting agility. |
| Rider Fit | At nearly 400kg with a low but wide seating position, it demands strength and confidence during slow maneuvers, parking, and U-turns. |
| Character | A colossal-displacement in-line triple that delivers overwhelming torque from idle, giving a laid-back, unhurried yet brutally powerful riding character. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not the bike for riders wanting a nimble, lightweight machine for tight twisties or off-road adventures. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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