The limited edition (750 Worldwide; 225 North America) Triumph Rocket 3 TFC is the subject of a new press release received from Triumph (see below). We now have all of the details and specifications for this beast of a motorcycle, which makes a claimed 180 HP and 166 pound/feet of torque.
Nearly 100 pounds lighter than the previous generation Rocket 3, a relative few are set to experience an interesting response from their right wrist. At $29,000 per copy, Triumph has sold out the North American allocation of 225 units.
Here is the press release from Triumph:
Triumph Motorcycles are pleased to confirm the final key facts about the explosive power and torque delivered by the new Rocket 3 TFC, featuring a massive, all-new 2,500cc Triumph Triple powerplant – the largest production motorcycle engine in the world.
- Peak Power is now confirmed at 180 HP @ 7,000 RPM
- Peak Torque is confirmed at 166 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM
- Dry weight of the motorcycle is confirmed at 639 pounds
– 98 pounds (14%) lighter than the previous generation - All of the North American allocation from the 750 limited edition
global run are now sold
Following final homologation, the specifications of the new 2,500cc triple Rocket 3 engine can now be confirmed as exceeding the numbers shared at launch by a considerable amount. With 180 peak horsepower and 166 pound-feet of peak torque, the new Rocket 3 TFC has well and truly cemented its place as the most powerful production Triumph in history.
The customer and press response to this ultra-exclusive, ultra-premium motorcycle has been overwhelming, with deposits pouring in from around the world the moment the bike was first revealed back in January.
In the North American market we have seen an extremely high interest, with demand quickly surpassing the number allocated. The result has been the Rocket 3 TFC selling out with all available U.S. and Canadian models now fully committed.
Please see below an updated version of the original press release that now includes the final specifications.
ALL NEW 2019 TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 TFC
Exclusive, ultra-premium limited edition
Triumph’s legendary Rocket III, launched in 2004, was renowned as a pure original with more muscle, presence and torque than any of the competition. Now the all new Triumph Factory Custom Rocket 3, with a new 2,500cc triple engine, re-defines its own class with heart-stopping muscular presence, category-dominating technology, beautiful features and the highest level of premium specification equipment.
The second Triumph TFC to be launched and a British engineering masterpiece – the new 2019 Rocket 3 TFC is designed to be nothing short of the ultimate motorcycle.
Additionally, the new Triumph Thruxton TFC final power and weight specification has now been confirmed with 109PS @ 8.000rpm and an incredible 5kg weight saving over the Thruxton R.
- Totally exclusive
- 750 worldwide production, each with a numbered edition plaque and unique badging
- Special Rocket 3 TFC handover pack
- World beating performance
- All new 2,500cc Triple engine – the biggest production motorcycle engine in the world
- The highest torque of any production motorcycle – peak torque of 225 Nm
- The most powerful Triumph to date – peak power is now confirmed at 182 PS
- Beautiful muscular presence and style
- Incredible imposing poise and stance
- Signature design features, including;
– Twin LED headlights
– Innovative sculpted 3 header exhaust run
– Distinctive single sided swinging arm
– Leather interchangeable single and twin seat set-up
- Premium details and finishes, including Carbon fibre bodywork
- Category dominating technology
- The highest level of specification, including;
– Higher functionality 2nd generation TFT instruments
– Optimised cornering ABS and Traction Control
– Four riding modes
– Triumph Shift Assist
- The highest level of specification, including;
- Category defining capability and specification
- 44.5kg lighter than the previous generation
- Premium specification equipment, including;
– Top spec Brembo Stylema Monobloc brakes
– High specification adjustable Showa suspension
– Brembo MCS span and ratio adjustable lever
- Thruxton TFC specification confirmed
- 12PS more peak power and 5kg lighter than the Thruxton R
Ultra-Limited Edition
With only 750 ever being sold worldwide, the Rocket TFC is Triumph’s most exclusive and desirable motorcycle. Featuring premium TFC badging with gold detailing and a beautiful individually-numbered plaque on the instrument mount, each one will be completely unique and never to be repeated.
Every Rocket TFC owner will also receive a special tailor-made TFC handover pack dedicated to their bike, featuring a numbered letter signed by Triumph’s CEO Nick Bloor, a personalised custom build book, leather TFC branded rucksack and a beautiful Rocket 3 TFC indoor bike cover.
World-Beating Performance
At 2,500cc, the all new higher capacity, and world’s biggest, motorcycle production engine, is central to the 2019 Rocket 3 TFC’s class-defining performance, delivering 225Nm, the world’s highest torque, a staggering 74% more than its closest competitors. In addition the all-new engine delivers 182PS of peak power, 21% higher than the previous generation, making it the most powerful Triumph to date.
Adding to its unbeatable performance, the Rocket 3 TFC engine features state-of-the-art components such as lightweight titanium inlet valves which allow for even higher revving than the previous Rocket and tailor made features such as the unique Arrow silencers with carbon fibre end-caps.
Heart-Stopping Muscular Presence
With incredibly imposing poise and stance and beautifully distinctive details, such as new signature twin LED headlights, the new Rocket 3 TFC features unique lightweight carbon fibre bodywork, including front mud-guard, silencer end caps and exhaust heat shields, fly screen, drive shaft cover, heel guards and tank strap.
The Rocket 3 TFC’s clean uncluttered style and muscular feel is further enhanced by new intricate twenty spoke cast aluminium wheels with imposing 240mm rear tyre width and commanding internally wired flat handlebars.
Additional exquisite finish and detailing includes the one-of-a-kind premium twin ‘carbon black and matt carbon black’ paint scheme with brushed foil decals, gold accents and electroformed 3D Triumph badge, and elegantly hidden pillion footrests contributing to clean minimal rear end.
Category Dominating Technology
The new Rocket 3 TFC offers unparalleled class-leading technology, setting an incredibly high standard, designed to deliver the ultimate riding experience.
The latest generation full-colour 2nd generation TFT instruments add even more sophistication and a major step up in functionality over the previous Rocket. The minimal stylish design of the TFT system offers two information layout themes and a feature that allows the rider to personalise their start-up screen.
Increasing the level of rider-focused technology even further, the optimised Cornering ABS and Traction Control set-up maintains the optimum braking performance and level of traction, whatever the lean angle. Additionally, four riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport and Rider-configurable) adjust the throttle map and traction control settings to suit the riding conditions
or rider preference.
Taking the riding experience to a new level, the Rocket 3 TFC comes with Triumph Shift Assist and Hill Hold Control as standard. The Triumph Shift Assist allows for clutch-less up and down quick shifts improving the shifting times compared to manual gear changes, whilst the Hill Hold feature enables maximum rider control, preventing the bike rolling backwards.
For enhanced visibility, low energy consumption and great durability, the Rocket TFC features all-LED lighting, including all new full-LED twin headlight with signature shaped Daytime-Running-Light (DRL, market-specific availability), compact LED indicators, tail light and number plate light.
Electronic cruise control is also fitted as standard, reducing the rider’s fatigue on long journeys. And for additional convenience and security, the Rocket 3 TFC features keyless ignition, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and a USB charging socket.
In addition to its standard specification, the all new Rocket 3 Triumph Factory Custom’s advanced TFT instruments have been designed to deliver even more capability when enabled by an accessory Bluetooth connectivity module. When fitted, the full TFT connectivity system delivers the world’s first motorcycle integrated ‘GoPro’ control system, Triumph’s ‘turn-by-turn’ navigation system powered by Google as well as music and phone operation.
Category Defining Equipment Specification
Significant weight savings across the entire motorcycle make the 2019 Rocket 3 TFC 14% lighter than its predecessor with 44.5kg saving, for even more astounding handling and riding experience. This saving is delivered by an all-new unique aluminium frame which uses the engine as a stressed member for mass optimisation, all new aluminium single sided swinging arm, engine component refinements, carbon fibre bodywork and lightweight braking components.
In addition to the weight saving, the Rocket 3 TFC also has a category leading level of equipment, with top specification Brembo Stylema® calipers, high specification adjustable 47mm upside down Showa cartridge forks and fully adjustable Showa monoshock with piggy back reservoir.
The premium specification continues with a Brembo radial master cylinder and MCS span and ratio adjustable brake lever plus matching clutch lever.
Beautiful Engineering Features
The new 2019 Rocket 3 TFC is equipped with an incredible array of custom designed details including real leather interchangeable ‘twin or single’ seat set-up as standard, plus an infill pad supplied to work with the single seat set-up. Adding to this come a distinctive single sided swingarm and innovative sculpted 3-header exhaust run.
FINAL THRUXTON TFC SPECIFICATION
The new Thruxton TFC homologation has now been finalised and confirmed. The new definitive sports classic delivers an incredible 109PS of peak power, 115Nm of peak torque and a spectacular 5kg weight saving over the Thruxton R
TRIUMPH FACTORY CUSTOM OFFER
The new Triumph Factory Custom Offer reflects Triumph’s unparalleled impact on the custom scene, and the unique passion and expertise that lives within our design and engineering teams. This is a passion that has been demonstrated many times over with a host of unique motorcycles created within a dedicated factory design workshop. From individual custom ambassador bikes, to movie bikes and multiple racing bikes, from off road to track and drag-racing bikes, all built to ride, and many to race, each showcases the world class talent in design and hand crafted custom art of the Triumph factory custom team.
With the genesis of the TFC offer coming from the 2014 Triumph TFC Bobber and TFC Scrambler, the launch of the second TFC model available to riders worldwide signals the continuity of a truly special offer with the most beautiful, exclusive and desirable Triumphs ever made, with more TFC models to come.
Each of the numbered ultra-premium custom limited editions to come will feature a higher specification of technology and equipment, unique performance and a crafted custom design with class-leading detailing and finish.
SPECIFICATIONS
| NEW ROCKET 3 TFC | |
| Engine Type | Inline 3-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC |
| Capacity | 2458cc |
| Bore/Stroke | 110.2 mm x 85.9 mm |
| Maximum Power | 182 PS @ 7,000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 225 Nm @ 4,000rpm |
| Fuel system | Ride-by-Wire, fuel injected |
| Exhaust | Stainless 3 into 1 headers with 3 exit Arrow branded silencer / CAT box |
| Final drive | Shaft, bevel box |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, slip-assist |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Frame | Full aluminium frame |
| Instruments |
TFT multi-functional
instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer,
gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature,
clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) – Triumph TFT Connectivity
System can be added with accessory fitted Bluetooth module |
| Swingarm | Single-sided, cast aluminium |
| Front Wheel | 17 x 3.6in cast aluminium |
| Rear Wheel | 16 x 7.5in cast aluminium |
| Front Tyre | 150/80 R17 V |
| Rear Tyre | 240/50 R16 V |
| Front Suspension | Showa ø47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adj., 120mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm travel |
| Front Brake | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS |
| Rear Brake | Single 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS |
| Seat Height | 773 mm |
| Rake | 27.9º |
| Trail | 134.9 mm |
| Dry Weight | 290 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L |
| NEW THRUXTON TFC | |
| Engine Type | Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin |
| Capacity | 1200cc |
| Bore/Stroke | 97.6 mm x 80.0 mm |
| Maximum Power | 109PS @ 8,000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 115Nm @ 4,850rpm |
| Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Exhaust | Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system, twin Vance and Hines titanium silencers with carbon fibre end caps |
| Final drive | O-ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate assist clutch |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Frame | Tubular steel, aluminium cradle rails |
| Instruments | LCD multi-functional instrument pack with analogue speedometer and analogue tachometer, TFC specific dial faces |
| Swingarm | Twin-sided, aluminium, clear anodized |
| Front Wheel | 32-spoke 17 x 3.5in, black anodized rim |
| Rear Wheel | 32-spoke 17 x 5in, black anodized rim |
| Front Tyre | Metzeler RaceTec RR, 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | Metzeler RaceTec RR, 160/60 ZR17 |
| Front Suspension | Öhlins 43mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, 120mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Öhlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoir, billet aluminium adjusters, 120mm rear wheel travel |
| Front Brake | Brembo twin 310mm floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brake | Single 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Seat Height | 815 mm |
| Rake | 22.7º |
| Trail | 92.8 mm |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.5 L |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 l/100km |
| CO2 Emissions |
EURO 4 Standard: 119 g/km **CO2 and fuel consumption are measured according to regulation 168/2013/EC. Figures on fuel consumption are derived from specific test conditions and are for comparative purposes only. They may not reflect real riding results. |
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While I am not the target demographic (1 bike only daily rider), I wish I was! The level of functional eye candy on the TFC Thruxton at the local shop is insane so this one is likely to be better in person too, and the TFC R3 would be hella more comfortable. Triumphs in my experience are not under-engineered, so it wouldn’t surprise me that much if the 240mm rear tire we all malign counters some of the top-heavy tip-in tendency this bike is likely to exhibit (based on the 1st gen R3 I rode). Not to mention one would need more contact patch with those torque numbers 😉 I may never see a TFC R3 in real life, but am more than idly curious to see what’s made of this platform in the future…
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Finger Licking good.
29k is a steal compared to what Harley is producing and selling. Harley buyers are paying 40K for their CVO. So I dont see a problem here
I’d like to give this machine a ride! Looks fun.
Just because a bike is sold out doesn’t mean that it’s a good bike. It just means that collectors will buy anything that is perceived to have investment value or make them popular at the local watering hole. Most motorcyclists that I know would like to first ride the thing to find out if it’s suitable for them before they lay down their 30k. Fat, ugly and expensive seems to be popular these days, just witness the “celebrities” that occupy the entertainment news.
Yep. One of ’em even got himself elected President.
I am always surprised to see people react positively to bikes like this one. To me it looks just shy of Boss Hoss levels of wrong.
I read somewhere recently that Triumph is starting to flounder a bit. To me this represents a shark jump. Here they are blowing long and hard about a bike they aren’t really making or selling.
Sold out to…..collectors. All will become garage queens. Triumph which I love has tapped into the market of the affluent who will buy anything that is low volume with a high price. It helps the bottom line and gets their bikes on the front cover. The supercar market has been doing this for the last 5 years and it works to create more income to produce more product. I still hate the rear fender design. LOL.
Just my opinion, but I don’t care for this styling trend where they hang the license plate/brake light/turn signals off the swing arm! And how are you supposed carry anything on the back? Not just this bike but others, too. Forget about some soft saddle bags.
I believe this is a regulatory driven compromise. DOT defines where the license plate and lights must be located so in order to achieve the cropped-tail look, there must either be a boom coming off the back of the bike, or a swing-arm mount like this.
Motor Cycle Daily’s first ride analysis of Triumphs new exclusive Rocket 3 TFC
crickets.
The real problem here for Triumph, is the standard Rocket 3 still looks like an abandoned kitchen sink full of turds. Gonna be a tough sell after such a TFC looker.
Or maybe they’ll be easy to sell… Along with a few thousand dollars worth of farkles from the TFC catalogue.
Away off yonder, me thinks the distant sound of bangors & scones, bangors & scones, is about to replace the potato, potato, potato so familiar to the unwashed and short. Nay … I jest ?
jiminy crickets, amazing amount of verbiage necessary to describe a product…LOL, along with adjectives and adverbs that imply no other scoot will ever compare…more LOL.
of the three cruisers and two sportbikes i owned in 19+ yrs and 225k miles of riding, my favorite was the 2009 ninja 650, all black, tyvm 😉
Indeed.
Would love to punish one of these in a tight set of twisties with a Diavel.
At some point you’ll still have to get off and look at it. Cue the sad trombone…
And both of you would be holding up a line of more capable bikes.
Just because the bike is “capable” doesn’t mean so is the rider. But you knew that.
And people make fun of HD riders acting “tough”. Sheesh…Thanks for playing!
A lot of your comments don’t make much sense, Anonymous. You should explain yourself better. You come across as being incapable of intelligent thought and communication.
Sold out. So much for the predictions and negative comments by MD posters. lol
Once again, listen carefully: Some people are willing to buy motorcycles different from those you happen to like and at prices higher than you prefer. These people are known as motorcycle *enthusiasts.* It takes more than just owning a motorcycle and typing out negative comments to be an enthusiast.
“These people are known as motorcycle *enthusiasts.*”
But are they motorcycling (riding) enthusiasts? I don’t understand why some people are happy with bikes that are only good in a straight line.
Jus because you don’t understand doesn’t mean it doesn’t make sense. People like different things, just like food and music.
I never understood why people would drive trucks when they didn’t use them for work and hauling, but they sure are enthusiastic about their trucks..
> I don’t understand why some people are happy with bikes that are only good in a straight line.
Well, some people don’t understand why you don’t ride solely off road. Different people like different things. That said, what makes you think this bike is for straight roads only? I mean, did you say that to be literal, or are you saying some bikes are more oriented toward curves? If the latter, please enlighten us to *exactly* where the rest of the motorcycling world should draw the line, Bwanna.
There is no definitive definition of what makes a motorcycle an enthusiast. Chances are if you are a canyon runner you think an enthusiast is one who posseses certain skills at running fast in the curves on weekends. If you are a tourer and enthusiast may be one who travels great distances regularly to far away places. If you are a commuter your idea of an enthusiast is one who rides daily in all kinds of weather putting in over 300 days a year and 25,000 miles a year. Ifyou are a collecter your idea of an enthusiast is one who cares for the history of the sport, and has a collection of valuable motorcycles even though you only ride a hundred mile loop on sunny weekends. If you are an ADV rider, your idea of an enthusiast is one willing to take off cross country and ride all the fire roads and dirt roads available as you go.
Not all enthusiasts fit into your definition of what an enthusiast might actually be.
Hallelujah.
Well said.
I didn’t say “motorcycle enthusiast”. I said “motorcycling enthusiast”. There is a difference.
Please explain the difference, and give us your definition of a motorcycling enthusiast.
It is really simple (maybe you are too). A motorcycle is the machine we ride. Motorcycling is the riding we do. If somebody collects bikes but doesn’t ride they are a motorcycle enthusiast but not a motorcycling enthusiast. This bike is designed to appeal to poseurs, who are more focused on the bike than the riding. Which type of enthusiast are they?
It is really simple (maybe you are too).
Oh how clever you are.
So no one that buys one of these could possibly be a motorcycling enthusiast? Is that what you are saying?
I say if they buy it and ride it, they are both a motorcycle enthusiast and a motorcycling enthusiast.
We’re all motorcycle enthusiasts here. I don’t know why Mr Aprilia thinks he is above everybody else. Some of us are more interested in riding than posing and the weight of the big Triumph is a real handicap when riding in an ‘enthusiastic’ (aggressive) manner. There is plenty of reason to not like this bike. It doesn’t mean we are not motorcycle enthusiasts just because we don’t want the same bikes as him.
I would like to hear some news on the real production run instead of something that is far beyond my grasp.
https://images.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/media-library/images/motorcycles/tfc/rocket%203/tfc-rocket-my20-770×770-image37.jpg
Left side.
Nice, looks good!
Looks like the other side of the bike has a nicely shaped airbox.
https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/triumph-releases-limited-edition-2-500cc-2019-rocket-iii-tfc-in.html
When the original Rocket was introduced I was underwhelmed to say the least, but this beast has my attention. I think Triumph has nailed it and then some. Wonder what the regular production models sure to follow this version will look like and what will the pricing be? If they can keep most of the performance, 90% of the looks, and shave the price down to the 12-16k range, hmmmmm…….should I just keep dreaming?
It’s unlikely the price will be that low. More like $18-22k.
And yet, neither I nor anyone else, it seems, have seen a good picture of the left side of this engine. On the original rocket it looked like a tractor engine. Hopefully they’ve managed to do something to make it a little less agricultural looking.
When some is good, more is better, and too much is just right, Triumph steps up to the plate and knocks the ball out of the park. If I was 50 years younger, I’d be all over that!
Again, I really don’t care.
Pardon me for asking, but why bother to comment when no-one asked for your opinion? If you have nothing constructive to say, positive or negative, save us the trouble of reading it!
There’s a box down at the bottom of the page that says “leave a comment”. So, yes, she was asked for hers – which is more viable than yours, just commenting on her opinion.
todd is right, Nick is wrong.
I don’t care because it is a fugly, rich person’s plaything that is a crapton heavy and ridiculous. Triumph builds bikes I care about, the Thruxton, the Speed Triple and the Speed Twin for example. The Rocket is merely a jockstrap pad for someone who doesn’t know what a decent bike is looking like. For example I have ridden and enjoyed the hell out of a Diavel. The RT I ride daily is equally heavy, but is designed for something more than impressing 10 year olds of all ages.
I like to hear all perspectives as it makes this website way more interesting than just hearing the comments of a bunch of shills. I can read the ad copy if all I want is prepackaged thoughts on how great their product is.
Well stated Wendy. And humorously so! 🙂
So why didn’t you say this the first time around, instead of the vacuous ‘I don’t care’ post? Obviously you do care. Your opinion is your own, of course, but I wouldn’t ride such a bike either, much less buy one.
Todd’s contribution adds nothing to the debate and nor does that of Anonymous either. When it says submit comment at the bottom, a considered contribution is anticipated.
Well said, Wendy.
I have a previous gen R3 (100 pounds heavier) and it can be a bear in certain situations, like moving it around in the garage. And be sure to mind any inclines when you park. Otherwise it’s quite manageable.
Haven’t seen the Rocket, but the local shop had one of the TFC Thruxtons on the showroom floor last week. To call it absolutely freakin gorgeous is a gross understatement. If I had $25K to spend, I’d own it right now.
Triumph certainly know how to make good looking bikes. But it is interesting to take note of how they use lighting, or the lack of it in this case, to make a bike look at its most alluring. On a previous page a couple of people complained about the look of the radiator on the CB1000R. Here they have cleverly blacked it out so it isn’t so prominent. The Rocket 3 has an enormous radiator. It has to because, in motorcycle terms, it has an enormous engine. In normal lighting this bike would probably look a little less attractive. Radiators, like wheels, are an essential part of a modern motorcycle. Get used to them and stop complaining.
Triumph vs Harley = Triumph won!
I’m not in the market for a bike like this but I see this happen a lot. The 225 bikes were sold before they were ever offered for sale. Unless you’re an employee of the company or some person the PR personnel want to please, how would anyone be able to buy one of these? I think there have been some other special bikes (Ducati?) that were sold out before anyone knew they were going to be made!
I don’t think this was a premium Ferrari like sale (where you are invited to buy if you’re already an owner of another model), but a reservation list sale (you call them expressing your interest and putting a down payment). I remember the H2R or the RC213V were announced as such, as I think was this one – not that I have the money to know about the actual process.
225 is just the first run. THere’ll be more in other configurations down the line. Triumph didn’t put all that design $$ into just 225 units.
Its like what Jay Leno said many years ago during Doritos commercials: They’ll make more.
I owned a 2014 Street Triple Trump…….and I was blown away by the quality of the craftsmanship, parts, finish, and bits & pieces. Triumph is producing some beautiful machines. Now, if only there was a dealership within 150 miles of me……???
A masterpiece indeed. Bravo, Triumph!
About the same weight as my FJR
Man, I would love to ride one of these on an empty airstrip.
I would like to see the other side of the bike , Exhaust system does look nice .
I’d like to see the other side of the bike .
Very nice. Anything well done with style and performance will sell. Just wish I could handle 640 pounds plus of motorcycle.
Styling, not performance, bragging rights and posing are the selling points here. 225 will be the first shipment commanding list price +. The next load will be much cheaper.
I agree, they didn’t go through the red tape trail to bring it here to sell a couple of hundred bikes.
I want to see this square off with a new Yamaha V-Max. That would be a story to tell.(I’m partial to the Triumph, though).
A masterpiece indeed. Bravo, Triumph.
More powerfull than a standard car.
Has cruise control.
Smallish gas tank with the range of 250km (156 miles).
Weights similar to Honda Magna (slightly more).
We are living in great times for muscle bikes (again 🙂 )
As far as the weight, isn’t 290kg about 640lbs.? So considerably more than a Honda Magna. I think the 3rd Gen. Magnas weigh in dry at something around 520lbs. Maybe I didn’t do the conversion correctly.
V65 Magna had wet weight of 590 pounds
About 540 dry.