The Rocket 3 GT delivers astonishing performance and presence, incredible comfort, laid-back cruiser riding attitude, supreme touring capability, all while heralding the genesis of a motorcycle legend.
This is an class-creating riding experience, with the largest engine capacity ever seen on a production motorcycle and unparalleled world-leading torque figures that are an amazing 71% higher than the closest competition. An incredibly flat, rich torque curve reaches its peak at 4,000 rpm and holds maximum torque all the way through the mid-range to deliver effortless acceleration and response in any gear.
Peak power is 165 HP at 6,000 rpm (11% up on the previous generation), so the Rocket 3 offers a thrilling ride with more power from a low 3,500 rpm and all the way up to a higher redline of 7,000 rpm. It also features the most advanced technology and highest level of specification ever seen on a Rocket.
ENGINE
- Type: Longitudinal inline-3
- Displacement: 2458cc
- Bore x stroke: 110.2 x 85.9mm
- Maximum power: 165 horsepower @ 6000 rpm
- Maximum torque: 163 ft/lbs @ 4000 rpm
- Fueling: EFI w/ ride-by-wire
- Valvetrain: DOHC
- Cooling: Liquid
- Exhaust: Stainless steel 3-into-1 header w/ 3-exit silencer
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Clutch: Hydraulically actuated w/ torque-assist
- Final drive: Shaft
CHASSIS
- Frame: Aluminum
- Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable damping Showa inverted 47mm cartridge fork; 4.7 inches
- Rear suspension; travel: Fully adjustable Showa piggyback shock w/ remote hydraulic spring-preload adjuster; 4.2 inches
- Wheels: Cast aluminum
- Front wheel: 17 x 3.5
- Rear wheel: 16 x 7.5
- Tires: Avon Cobra Chrome
- Front tire: 150/80 x 17
- Rear tire: 240/50 x 16
- Front brakes: 320mm discs w/ radially mounted Brembo Stylema 4-piston monoblock calipers
- Rear brake: 300mm disc w/ Brembo 4.32 4-piston monoblock caliper
- ABS: Cornering ABS standard
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Rake: 27.9 degrees
- Trail: 5.3 inches
- Seat height: 30.4 inches (GT: 29.5 inches)
- Fuel tank capacity: 4.8 gallons
- Dry weight: 642 pounds (GT: 648 pounds)