[Moto]2021 Triumph Rocket 3 Special Editions First Look (7 Fast Facts)

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The world’s biggest triple is back this year with two new special editions—the 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT Triple Black. Functionally unchanged from the standard Rocket 3s, these Black versions add premium finishes and two distinct paint treatments. 1. The Rocket 3 R Black and the Rocket 3 GT Triple Black have different ways of achieving peak blackness. The Rocket 3 R is all-black, while the GT Triple black has—you guessed it—black and two dark shades of gray. 2. Here’s a list of what gets black paint: Exhaust headers and heat shields Flyscreen finishers Front fender mounts Headlight bezels Mufflers and end caps Radiator cowl Rear bodywork finishers Seat finishers 3. Black anodization is used for these pieces: Aluminum subframe Bar-end mirrors (with machined detailing) Brake and clutch levers Brake pedal Fork lowers Handlebar clamps and risers Heel guards Passenger footrest hangers Rider and passenger footrests Shifter lever Shock rocker Sidestand Swingarm guard Triple clamps 4. Additionally, the intake cover gets crinkle-finished black powdercoating, and the front fender is carbon fiber. 5. As the function of the Rocket 3s is unchanged, we will refer you to our test of the two models. Click here for our test of the Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT. Rocket 3 R 2021 custom 6. Triumph will produce 1000 examples of each Rocket 3 special edition. Just in case anyone doubts you own a genuine Black or Triple Black, a certificate of authenticity is included with each motorcycle. 7. These two 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 special editions will arrive at dealers in April. We don’t have prices yet. 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT Triple Black Specs ENGINE Type: Longitudinal inline-3 Displacement: 2458cc Bore x stroke: 110.2 x 85.9mm Maximum power: 165 horsepower @ 6000 rpm Maximum torque: 163 ft-lbs @ 4000 rpm Fueling: EFI w/ ride-by-wire Valvetrain: DOHC Cooling: Liquid Transmission: 6-speed Clutch: Hydraulically actuated w/ assist function Final drive: Shaft CHASSIS Frame: Aluminum Front suspension; travel: Fully damping-adjustable Showa inverted 47mm cartridge fork; 4.7 inches Rear suspension; travel: Fully adjustable Showa piggyback shock; 4.2 inches Wheels: Cast aluminum Front wheel: 17 x 3.5 Rear wheel: 16 x 7.5 Tires: Avon Cobra Chrome Front tire: 150/80 x 17 Rear tire: 240/50 x 16 Front brakes: 320mm discs w/ radially mounted Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston monobloc calipers Rear brake: 300mm disc w/ Brembo 4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper ABS: Cornering ABS standard DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES Wheelbase: 66.0 inches Rake: 27.9 degrees Trail: 5.3 inches Seat height: 30.4 inches (GT: 29.5 inches) Fuel tank capacity: 4.8 gallons Estimated fuel consumption: 32 mpg Curb weight: N/A