2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster: holy shit, 15 percent more torque

derf · 09-30-2009, 10:39 PM

The 2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster now makes 163 lb/ft of torque -- twice that of an R1 -- 146bhp and becomes a little less of a cruiser and a little more of a streetfighter.

Homeslice · 09-30-2009, 11:36 PM

Question is, can you even use all of that torque with that kind of laid-back riding position.

tached1000rr · 09-30-2009, 11:42 PM

twisted terror of torque Batman....

Dave · 09-30-2009, 11:50 PM

sexy as shit, but did they fix the soundtrack?

shmike · 10-01-2009, 10:18 AM

I love this bike.

It still needs a 6th gear though.

z06boy · 10-01-2009, 10:56 AM

It probably weighs twice as much as an R1 as well...ok maybe not but still pretty fat.

I'd like to ride it though.

ontwo · 10-01-2009, 11:08 AM

Is it still the size of a bus?

KSGregman · 10-01-2009, 11:26 AM

Holy SHIT!!!

It's love at first sight...I'm calling the Triumph dealer now to arrange a test ride. I'd trade my M109-R for that in a heartbeat.

smileyman · 10-02-2009, 10:45 PM

Sexy V Max alternative!

Gas Man · 10-06-2009, 07:46 PM

To compete with the VRod I bet...

09-30-2009, 10:39 PM	#1
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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	To compete with the VRod I bet... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

09-30-2009, 11:36 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Question is, can you even use all of that torque with that kind of laid-back riding position.

09-30-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	twisted terror of torque Batman....

10-01-2009, 10:56 AM	#6
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	It probably weighs twice as much as an R1 as well...ok maybe not but still pretty fat. I'd like to ride it though.

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ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Is it still the size of a bus?

10-01-2009, 11:26 AM	#8
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	Holy SHIT!!! It's love at first sight...I'm calling the Triumph dealer now to arrange a test ride. I'd trade my M109-R for that in a heartbeat.