Triumph Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT 2021 Special Edition unveiled
Posted On: November 11, 2021 By : Ashmita KCTriumph Motorcycles have recently unveiled their new Special Edition Rocket 3 models: the Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT. The bikes will be available in a unique colour scheme and for just one year.
Rocket 3 R 
Rocket 3 GT
Design
The bikes feature height-adjustable cushioned backrests, easy-reach handlebars, taller windscreen, and wheels with a rather premium dual-tone finish. The bikes also come with signature twin-LED headlights with Triumphmaker’s triangle branding.
Features
Both the Rocket 2021 editions come equipped with hill-hold control, cruise control, keyless ignition and keyless steering lock, as well as an underseat USB-charging socket.The instruments are full-TFT and are angle-adjustable. For safety, the bike features a ground anchor, U-lock, disc lock, and alarmed disc lock.
Engine
Powering both the Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT is a 2458cc triple-engine that delivers a power of 123 kW at 6000 rpm and a torque of 221 Nm at 4000 rpm–which makes for the world’s highest torque on a production bike. The bikes come with a six-speed manual gearbox paired with a torque-assist hydraulic clutch.
Specifications
The Triumph 2021 Special Edition R and GT models come with the standard specification of the base models, including cornering ABS, and cornering traction-control–powered by a sophisticated Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU).
| Engine type | Inline, 3-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (cc) | 2458 |
| Max.power (kW) | 123 at 6000 rpm |
| Max.torque (Nm) | 221 at 4000 rpm |
| No.of gears | 6 |
| Fuel tank (L) | 18 ( R), 19 (GT) |
| Clutch | Wet,multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheel base (mm) | 1677 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 291 ( R), 294 (GT) |
| Front suspension | Showa 47mm upside-down cartridge front forks, with compression and rebound adjuster |
| Rear suspension | Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster |
| Seat height (mm) | 773 ( R), 750 (GT) |
