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Old 09-30-2009, 10:39 PM   #1
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Default 2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster: holy shit, 15 percent more torque

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.





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Old 09-30-2009, 11:36 PM   #2
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Question is, can you even use all of that torque with that kind of laid-back riding position.
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Old 09-30-2009, 11:42 PM   #3
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twisted terror of torque Batman....
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Old 09-30-2009, 11:50 PM   #4
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sexy as shit, but did they fix the soundtrack?
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Old 10-01-2009, 10:18 AM   #5
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I love this bike.

It still needs a 6th gear though.
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Old 10-01-2009, 10:56 AM   #6
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It probably weighs twice as much as an R1 as well...ok maybe not but still pretty fat.

I'd like to ride it though.
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Old 10-01-2009, 11:08 AM   #7
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Is it still the size of a bus?
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Old 10-01-2009, 11:26 AM   #8
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Holy SHIT!!!

It's love at first sight...I'm calling the Triumph dealer now to arrange a test ride. I'd trade my M109-R for that in a heartbeat.
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Old 10-02-2009, 10:45 PM   #9
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Sexy V Max alternative!
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Old 10-06-2009, 07:46 PM   #10
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To compete with the VRod I bet...
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