2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster: holy shit, 15 percent more torque

The Rocket III was the first cruiser I ever rode. It created the unfair expectation that all motorcycles of that type would be utterly mad, way too heavy torque monsters that somehow managed to handle. I’ve been sadly disappointed that every cruiser I’ve ridden since hasn’t been any of those things. Well, except heavy. The 2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster now makes 163 lb/ft of torque – twice that of an R1 — 146bhp and becomes a little less of a cruiser and a little more of a streetfighter. I’m scared already.
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