[Moto] Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and GT 2024: the most powerful and expensive

[Noticias ALEJANDRO]

Since that distant 2004 of the first Rocket III, several versions have passed through the Triumph catalogue: the Rocket ) in addition to losing 40 kg and more technology. More than 18,000 units of that model have been sold worldwide, and that brings us to these new current Rocket 3 “Storm” from 2024, with R versions and the more equipped GT.

How do these new Rocket 3s change? To begin with, its performance is even more explosive thanks to the revised, more powerful engine (182 HP is 15 more than before) and with more torque (225 Nm is 4 more than before). It is a dry sump engine, with balance shafts and a lightened crankshaft, it has a QuickShifter option and the 6-speed transmission transmits the thrust of the large three-cylinder through a cardan with transmission shock absorber.

 

 

The exhaust with independent outlets is new, with improved sound still meeting current Euro standards, and the gas is Ride By Wire with cruise control and complete engine and chassis electronics (with IMU), with four driving modes including a “hill automatic hold” very useful on such heavy motorcycles; Everything is controlled through the new TFT screen well adapted to the traditional frame.

Handling has improved: the wheels (17 inches at the front and 16 at the rear) are lighter (1 kg less each), they mount new Metzeler tires in sizes 150/80 and 240/50, and the chassis has also been changed to improve agility. aluminum and single-sided swingarm also in light alloy. They have a new adjustable 47 mm Showa fork and a Showa rear shock absorber. The brakes use Brembo components (Stylema calipers) with 320 mm discs at the front and 300 mm at the rear.

 

 

The new name “Storm” underlines that these Triumph Rocket 3 are a new generation, with perfected finishes and style, generous original equipment and highly customizable. The R and GT versions have different handlebars to adapt a more aggressive riding position in the R and a more relaxed one in the GT.

Handlebars, seat, backrest or footpegs can be exchanged between the R and the GT, so it is not difficult to have both versions at the same time at home... The seat is only 750 mm from the ground in both, which will help to handle the notable mass of these motorcycles: 317 kg for the R and 320 kg for the GT, with the 18 liters of gasoline in the tank. The aesthetic is clearly “dark”, muscular, with many interesting finishing details. The headlight (of course LED) sports a double front Triumph logo, and there is a very extensive catalog of accessories to customize it to each person's taste or need.

 

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