SuperBike Magazine June 2020

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TRIUMPH ROCKET III R & GT
ing itself as an international motorcycle
brand, they are aiming for the top step.
The level of detail from the TFT dash, to no
electrical wires showing to the brushed aluminium
finish, the switch gear, the stitched
seat detail, the intake and exhaust manifolds
covers, the day time running lights, I
promise you the list goes on. Triumph knows
it is selling bikes to an older gentleman with
taste and money. Actually, after walking
around the bike for a while, the sub R300k
launch price actually seems like a bit of a
bargain compared to similarly focused bikes
out there.
In summary, I was surprised at my
change of heart, I was so convinced the R
was 100% for me, and it did not disappoint.
What I thought it would be it was, as a matter
of fact I still love it, for a street bruiser I
think it’s fantastic, riding position suites it
100%, if you into looking good on a bike look
no further but if you going to do mileage, the
GT has got to be your first choice.
165hp
221Nm
Handlebar width
889mm
Tank capacity
18 litres
ROCKET III R
R299 000
Seat height 773mm
Dry weight 291kg