Triumph Motorcycles India has unveiled the Rocket 3 GT

Triumph brings all-new cruiser weapons Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3GT R denoted by Roadster and GT is Cruiser.

Triumph now has launched the Rocket 3 GT in India. However, we have compared both the models.

What do they get?

3R and GT there are two models

• 3R comes with sportier handlebar when compared to 3GT as it has cruiser handlebar.
• GT gets more space in terms of the seat; seat height is now 29.5 inches, pillion pegs can be adjusted, support in terms of the backrest to the pillion and taller flyscreen are present.
• Paint schemes for both the versions are Phantom Black while Rocket 3 gets additional paint schemes like Korosi Red and the Rocket 3 GT having a two-tone Silver Ice & Storm Grey option that includes a Korosi Red pinstripe decal. 

Engine 

• Both the versions get a new 2458CC DOHC inline-three engine.
• Roughly 11% boost in power compared to previous Rocket 3 that’s an insane power given to cruiser.

Lightweight

• With enormous power, it also becomes lighter by 40 kgs as it gets redesigned and involves balancer shafts, a newly build crankcase accompanied with dry-sump lubrication with the all-new six-gear transmission.

Chassis

• The rake comes extended to 28 degrees.

Electronics and Goodies

• It comes with standard cruise control and four riding modes out of which one is programmable and rests changes the throttle response.
• Customizable TFT display.
• LED lighting and DLRs.
• Under-seat USB charging point
• For any upgrade Go Pro Control System, Google-powered navigation, Bluetooth smartphone integration, as well as MyTriumph app for iOS and Android. Clutchless shifting is available, as is a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Structure

• Head and cam cover, brushed exhaust heat shields and end caps.
• Both the version gets a sculpted tank and aluminium Monza style cap.
• Brushed aluminium air-box cover, brushed aluminium Monza-style coolant and oil caps.
• Machined fins on the crankcases.
• It also gets many touring accessories.

The Rocket 3 GT will go head-on with Ducati Diavel 1260 and here is the comparison. Rocket 3 R retails at Rs 18 lakh, and the GT version will retail at Rs 18.40 lakh.

Source: Triumph Motorcycles India

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