Well, it's goodbye from me..........
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 293
Likes: 0
From: usa
enjoy that ride! rocket is good name for that bike, lots of power. i looked at them before i bought the streetbob, but i just didn't care for the look. the local dealer had sold me a couple of sleds in the past and he was a d--- to deal with then, so my choice was easy. i did talk to a guy who owned one and he said it goes like hell in a straight line, but was dissapointed in the handling. you really get a lot for your money with that bike, looks to be a nice touring bike and you will have to spend a lot of money on a harley to get that kind of power.
Last edited by C-Cat; Oct 19, 2009 at 05:10 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 11
From: Sweden
Quoted from Wikepedia...
"The Triumph Rocket III is a British motorcycle made by the Hinckley Triumph factory and has the largest displacement engine of any mass production motorcycle in the world (as of September 2008[update]), at 2,294 cc (140.0 cu in). The shaft driven Rocket III produces 200 Nˇm (150 ftˇlbf) @ 2,500 rpm and 140 bhp (100 kW) @ 6,000 rpm. Despite its size and weight of 704 lb (319 kg) dry, it is described as having good balance and "light and easy steering" even at low speeds"
Engine
TypeLiquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinderCapacity2294ccBore/Stroke101.6 x 94.3mmCompression Ratio8.7:1Fuel SystemMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with twin butterflies and progressive linkage on primary butterfliesTransmission
Final DriveShaftClutchWet, multi-plateGearbox5-speed constant meshCycle Parts
FrameTubular steel, twin spineSwingarmTwin-sided, steel (houses drive shaft)Front WheelCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5inRear WheelCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke, 16 x 7.5inFront Tyre150/80 R17Rear Tyre240/50 R 16Front SuspensionKayaba 43mm upside down forks, 120mm travelRear SuspensionKayaba black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload, 105mm wheel travelFront BrakesTwin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, Nissin ABS systemRear BrakesSingle 316mm fixed disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, Nissin ABS system
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Dimensions
Length2500 mm (98.3 in)Width (Handlebars)970 mm (38.2 in)Height1165 mm (45.8 in)Seat Height750 mm (29.5 in)Wheelbase1695 mm (66.7 in)Rake/Trail32 degree / 148 mmWet weight367 kg (807 lbs)Fuel Tank Capacity24 litres (6.3 gals)Performance (measured at crankshaft to 95/1/EC)
Maximum Power EC148PS / 146bhp / 109kW @ 5750 rpmMaximum Torque EC221Nm / 163 ft.lbs @ 2750 rpmColours
Phantom Black, Matt Black
"The Triumph Rocket III is a British motorcycle made by the Hinckley Triumph factory and has the largest displacement engine of any mass production motorcycle in the world (as of September 2008[update]), at 2,294 cc (140.0 cu in). The shaft driven Rocket III produces 200 Nˇm (150 ftˇlbf) @ 2,500 rpm and 140 bhp (100 kW) @ 6,000 rpm. Despite its size and weight of 704 lb (319 kg) dry, it is described as having good balance and "light and easy steering" even at low speeds"
Engine
TypeLiquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinderCapacity2294ccBore/Stroke101.6 x 94.3mmCompression Ratio8.7:1Fuel SystemMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with twin butterflies and progressive linkage on primary butterfliesTransmission
Final DriveShaftClutchWet, multi-plateGearbox5-speed constant meshCycle Parts
FrameTubular steel, twin spineSwingarmTwin-sided, steel (houses drive shaft)Front WheelCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5inRear WheelCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke, 16 x 7.5inFront Tyre150/80 R17Rear Tyre240/50 R 16Front SuspensionKayaba 43mm upside down forks, 120mm travelRear SuspensionKayaba black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload, 105mm wheel travelFront BrakesTwin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, Nissin ABS systemRear BrakesSingle 316mm fixed disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, Nissin ABS system
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Dimensions
Length2500 mm (98.3 in)Width (Handlebars)970 mm (38.2 in)Height1165 mm (45.8 in)Seat Height750 mm (29.5 in)Wheelbase1695 mm (66.7 in)Rake/Trail32 degree / 148 mmWet weight367 kg (807 lbs)Fuel Tank Capacity24 litres (6.3 gals)Performance (measured at crankshaft to 95/1/EC)
Maximum Power EC148PS / 146bhp / 109kW @ 5750 rpmMaximum Torque EC221Nm / 163 ft.lbs @ 2750 rpmColours
Phantom Black, Matt Black
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 11
From: Sweden
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Sorry about your problems with How the Dealer did you wrong. Over here we kick and scream at them with letters and lawyers. It seams to work ok with me. I rode my bycle from my parents appartment 3 miles to the Dealer when I was six yrs old just to sit on a harley. I look at other bikes and don't have the passion like with HD. Well Cherrioooss Dude and hope you got what you really wanted. Oh yeah; one more thing. You don't miss a Harley until you ride something else for a while. 
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,968
Likes: 34
From: West Palm Beach, Florida
165 TQ?!?! WTF?!!? That's insane! I'd be all over that man! I bet that's one hell of a ride.. sheesh.. but if I were you, I would have DEFINITELY gotten a Triumph Thruxton! Such a sick bike.. I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally want to get one bad.