Triumph lowers the ante....

Triumph’s big Rocket III motorcycle has been purposely reigned in by the manufacturer so that it produces less than peak power in the first three gears. This was done to avoid  “rider intimidation”. After all, the big Rocket puts out more horsepower and torque (146bhp and 163 pound feet) than most compact automobiles.

2013 Triumph Rocket III Roadster

Now, however, Triumph is unleashing the Roadster version with full power and torque in the first three gears…whether you can handle it or not …. The Roadster will also be largely devoid of chrome this year, while you can still get the touring version with all the Chrome