Triumph’s Behemoth On Two-Wheels Launched

Triumph Motorcycles will be launching the new Rocket 3 GT in India today. The cruiser is priced at Rs 18.40 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India), making it among the most expensive Triumph bikes to go on sale in India. The British brand already has the Rocket 3 R -- which was launched at the 2019 India Bike Week in Goa -- on sale in India at Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

As the name indicates, the Rocket 3 GT is a more touring-friendly and cruiser variant of the standard Rocket 3. It gets additional goodies in the form of better cushioned seats, swept-back handlebar along with adjustable forward-set footpegs for better comfort and windscreen. To offer the pillion rider better comfort, the Rocket 3 GT also features a backrest. On the cosmetic front, it gets different colour options and diamond-cut alloy wheels that add a bit of bling. It’s available in two colour options: Silver Ice and Storm Gray (dual tone) and Phantom Black.

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The most vital element of the Rocket 3 has always been its engine and with the new bike, Triumph engineers have raised the bar. The new Rocket 3 GT is powered by a massive 2,458cc triple-cylinder motor, which is also unsurprisingly the highest displacement motor for a series production bike on sale currently in the world. The engine pumps out an impressive 167PS but the highlight is the earth-moving 221Nm of torque! No wonder Triumph engineers have equipped the bike with electronic aids such as four riding modes, cornering ABS, traction control and cruise control. More details about the Rocket 3 here: New Triumph Rocket 3 Launched In India

The Triumph Rocket 3 GT is a unique motorcycle with no direct rivals. The only other behemoth that comes close to it is the Honda Goldwing.