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2008 Rocket III
Just
a few short years ago a cruiser with the sheer
performance of the Rocket III would have been an
impossible daydream, an engineer's 'what if '. . .*
The
Rocket III is in a class all on its own; the largest
capacity production motorcycle in the world with
dazzling looks, fantastic performance and amazing
specification.
The fuel injected, twelve-valve powerplant has a cubic
capacity of 2294cc – that’s 140 cubic inches – and makes
147ftlbs of torque at 2500rpm. This awesome output means
even two-up the Rocket III accelerates with ease, and
tenacious forward motion is just a slight twist of
throttle away. However, the delectable, inexhaustible
flow of power from the triple’s 2.3 litres engine can be
effortlessly controlled using only two fingers. The
Rocket III has a low centre of gravity and composed
riding position giving a fine sense of balance and
control. It sails round corners that would make most
cruisers twitch making the Rocket III a truly useable
machine that can cruise streets or hustle turns with
equal and effortless ability.
The Rocket III’s chassis is something quite special and
centers on a large tubular steel twin-spine frame, which
houses the motor. It has a maintenance-free shaft drive
that lays power to the massive 240/50-section rear tyre.
43mm upside down forks and spring preload adjustable
twin rear shocks built specifically for the Rocket III
add control, composure and supple compliance. The front
brakes are sports bike specification – twin four-piston
calipers mated with 320mm floating discs – and provide
awesome stopping power. The rear brake, developed by
Brembo especially, is a single twin piston caliper and
316mm disc.
The choices a Rocket III owner can make to customize and
enhance their bike are huge; street-rodders can add
exhaust pipes and a host of chrome parts including
engine dresser bars and side panels. For those that want
to travel far there are leather panniers that are
constructed from the highest quality 4mm aniline
leather, and feature triple themed detailing and quick
release chromed buckles.
Awesome is an over-used word but for the Rocket III it’s
barely adequate.
