Triumph Rocket III suspension setup and specs

Triumph Rocket III, 2005 to 2009: adjustable rear preload, 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 41 psi cold rear tire pressure, 320 kg (705 lb).

Model years covered: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Triumph.

2005–2009 Triumph Rocket III
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Triumph Rocket III

2005–2009 · cruiser · 2294 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel105 mm (4.1 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo41 psi · 2.8 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up41 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire150/80 R17
Rear tire240/50 R16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1695 mm (66.7 in)
Rake32°
Trail148 mm (5.8 in)
Seat height740 mm (29.1 in)
Weight320 kg (705 lb) dry
Front brakeDual floating discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

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