[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