Rocket III Touring

2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Triumph for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring utilizes a 2294 cc (140 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 106 HP (77.4 kW) at 5,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 154 Nm (113.6 lb-ft) at 2,025 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 46.2 HP per liter and a 3,375 rpm working window between peak torque (2,025 rpm) and peak power (5,400 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Rocket III Touring measures 357.4 kg (788 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.37 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 736 mm (29 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,707 mm (67.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.54-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2008 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.