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Triumph Rocket 3 GT launched at Rs 18.4 lakh.

Triumph Motorcycles launched the new Rocket 3 GT cruiser motorcycle in India at a price of Rs. 18.4 lakh (ex-showroom). It is a touring-focussed variant of the Rocket 3 R and we tell you everything you need to know about the motorcycle.

Highlights

• The Triumph Rocket 3 GT is priced at Rs. 18.4 lakh (ex-showroom)

• Triumph Rocket 3 GT makes 167bhp and 221Nm of torque 

• Focused on touring the GT gets a fly-screen, heated grips and also a height-adjustable backrest for the pillion

Design

The GT, as the name suggests, is the cruiser version of the Rocket 3, while the R is the street-oriented roadster. The latter has a sportier riding position and a flat, single-piece handlebar. The Rocket 3 GT has a slightly relaxed riding position, with forward-set foot pegs, a slightly pulled-back handlebar and a lower seat height, at 750mm (compared to 773mm on the R). 

The Rocket 3 GT is massive and gets a hulking stance. The fat tyres and the exposed engine along with the three-header exhaust run makes for commanding road presence. The good news is that the motorcycle doesn't look bulky or misshapen from any angle, the styling is sharp and chiselled, even a bit retro thanks to the twin round LED headlights.

Engine

The Rocket 3 GT gets a 2,500 cc in-line triple-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, which is actually the biggest two-wheeler production engine in the world. It makes a massive 165 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 221 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. The torque output is also the highest of any production motorcycle in the world. Braking, meanwhile, is handled by twin 320mm discs at the front with Brembo Stylema four-piston monobloc calipers and a 300mm disc at the rear with Brembo M4.32, four-piston calipers.

Suspension duties are taken care of by 47mm, compression and rebound adjustable, Showa USD forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear with a Showa piggyback reservoir and remote adjuster. 

Features and Electronics

Owing to its focus on touring, the Rocket 3 GT gets adjustable footpegs for the rider and pillion in addition to an adjustable backrest for the pillion too. Other standard features that the Rocket 3 GT gets are heated grips, cruise control, USB charging, all LED lighting, keyless ignition with steering lock and lastly, second generation full-colour TFT instrument console. Optional features include shift assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, turn by turn navigation, phone and music operation and integrated GoPro control. Plus, Triumph also offers over 50 accessories for the Rocket 3 GT, such as panniers, tank-bags, new handlebars and more.

The Triumph Rocket 3 GT is priced at Rs. 18.4 lakh (ex-showroom), which is just Rs. 40,000 more than the Triumph Rocket 3 R. While the Rocket 3 GT may not have a direct rival, the Ducati Diavel 1260 S comes closest. It must be noted that Ducati hasn't launched the BS6 Diavel 1260 S in India yet.

Colors

The GT will be available in two colour schemes inclding a full-black called Phantom Black, a silver and grey called SIlver ice and Storm Grey. Bookings for Triumph's new cruiser are now open officially across the country.