Triumph's chief engineer Stuart Wood talks to Bike about Hinckley Triumph's early engines and reveals the story of how they ended up building the world's largest production bike...
Fantastic interview! I have ridden over 50,000 miles on the old and new Rockets. Over the Alps, Carpathian Mountains and much more besides. It has been an absolute blast! I am 4 years into ownership of the Rocket 3 TFC. A masterpiece of motorcycle engineering! 2024 is the 20 year anniversary of the Triumph Rocket, I shall be heading to Rocketdays in Germany to celebrate these magnificent machines! Take a bow Stuart Wood!
I'm sorry guys, but there is nothing comparable to the Rocket III and now, the Rocket 3. I own both of them, and by far, is the most exciting bike I own or have driven. Pure caracter, acceleration and a tone of raw sensations. Leave HD in the dust in every aspect. Of course, the new one is all about fine riding, high quality / high performance components, what you expect today, but still have the punch of the original ( but not the sound and bad ass ). The new R3, is a Honda Goldwing on steroids, regarding the fine riding, lack of vibrations, seat comfort, etc. Please offer a factory ECU update to get the Storm or TFC horsepower without going to a local tuner. And thing about a non limited ECU flash option, with the +200hp ... available in all gears !
My Rocket has 260hp & 190ft/lbs torque at the rear wheel. It's highly modified & highly customized. It will make any Man giggle. It is a blast to ride. It is an utter Beast. On the other hand, you are putting me to sleep.😢
17:50 Rocket 3 has more torque than Rocket III? Thought they have the same torque. Would also love to know how his bike makes 240hp with 7000rpm limit and standard exhaust, my Carpenter made 207 (crank) with 9000rpm limit and stock exhaust.
I was hoping that for the 20th anniversary we would see some decent wind protection. Something like Harley Davidson did with their FXR fairing recently.
