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MCN · 10-15-2007, 10:40 PM

Triumph Motorcycles has finally unveiled the long-awaited Triumph Rocket III Touring to its American motorcycle dealers yesterday (Sunday, October 14, 2007). The finished motorcycle has a new frame, wheels and suspension in effort to make the Triumph Rocket III more suited to touring and easier to...

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Diego · 10-16-2007, 12:45 PM

For anyone who doesn't happen to receive Triumph's e-mail newsletter, here's a bit more on price and availability:

"The Rocket III Touring defines its own character with detachable hard bags, quick disconnect screen, an all new slim-line tank, twin exhausts, and a big single headlight. MSRP is $16,699 in the U.S. ($19,999 in Canada) and bikes will be available in the U.S. dealers by January 2008.."

sjalex · 10-19-2007, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Diego

MSRP is $16,699 in the U.S. ($19,999 in Canada)

Ouch. Don't they know the greenback isn't even worth a loonie right now?

slowry · 10-19-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MCN

Triumph Motorcycles has finally unveiled the long-awaited Triumph Rocket III Touring to its American motorcycle dealers yesterday (Sunday, October 14, 2007). The finished motorcycle has a new frame, wheels and suspension in effort to make the Triumph Rocket III more suited to touring and easier to...

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From what I see ...
I really don't like the single headlamp and tank mounted instrument cluster.

I do like the availability of the detachable hard bags - and seem to be a large 38L per side. I wonder if they will fit an older Rocket (even with changing the pipes) and how much they might cost as an add-on. If they're much more than the leathers, I like the look of Beetle bags much, much better.

I'll be interested in looking but doubt I'd consider buying.

I would rather Triumph had focused on adding accessories to and improving the quality of the current Rocket line.

I'm not suggesting that the Rocket suffers from poor quality but having a rock solid and reliable mount with loads of accessories is a fundamental requirement. Harley sales didn't take off until they addressed quality issues.

The chatter about lower timing chains, transmission bolts backing out, and the like makes me very nervous - but still love my Rocket.

Eating other bikes is cool; being passed on the road because of a break down is not.

IMHO

Skydakine · 10-31-2007, 04:59 PM

A Road King with a British accent?
The Rocket III is so superior in comfort and performance to its equivalent HD counterpart. I would have preferred a more unique look and effort towards reliability. Even Harley thought the bug eyes were cool as they incorporated the concept into their new 2008 Fat Bob.