Motorcycle specifications Triumph2500 Rocket III GT Storm 2026 Installed on a hurricane

Feet well forward, paws locked on the handlebars, grunt between the knees, you're sitting on a buffalo that's not yet awake. Now all you have to do is slam the c....lles into him by turning the throttle hard. That's what the Rocket III GT Storm is all about, with a ladleful of fury thrown in for good measure.

for 20 years, this machine has been a Hulk in the motorcycle microcosm. Powered by an enormous 3-cylinder, it boasts the most phenomenal displacement and torque on the market. The latest version boasted 167 hp and over 22 mkg of torque. But that was before it became Storm. This attraction to the storm boosts the performance of the 2.5-liter engine. With work on camshafts, valves and compression ratio, the stable grew to 182 boarders!

9% more power. The Rocket III will require the extra 15 hp to be extracted from a few 1000 rpm. Great, even more exhilaration and vertigo from climbing the revs while having your head ripped off. A little more torque too, 4 Nm. It even takes the liberty of blowing its nose at the Euro5b standard. And how do you brake?

The same way as before. The Storm name doesn't come with any major changes to the chassis. Only the wheels have changed: the redesigned rims are a kilo lighter and fitted with Metzeler Cruisetec tires. The generous dimensions of 150 mm at the front and 240 mm at the rear go hand in hand with big brakes. Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial calipers work around 320 mm discs - the same stuff found on most hypersports. The rear is also consistent, with a 4-piston caliper for a large 300 mm disc. The aluminum frame, 47 mm inverted fork and monoshock anchored to the large cardanic monobar remain unchanged.

Neither has the riding position. Compared to the R Storm, the GT adopts a more relaxed posture. The handlebars are further back (by 125 mm) and the feet are in line with the hands, imposing a custom attitude. The seat is lower and the footrests can be adjusted to 3 positions, 50 mm horizontally. The passenger seat is also more welcoming than on the R, with more padding and a height-adjustable sissy bar. The front is more protective, with a larger transparent bubble. Heated grips come as standard.

the Rocket III's increased power is accompanied by a change of tone. The Dark takes up residence, with a black finish for the rear sub-frame, fork tees, exhaust assembly, fork tees, foot controls, levers, brake caliper brackets, headlight surround and kickstand. A real stormy night for this machine. Lightning can only glint off the fuel cap, its steel belt, the "Rocket 3 GT" badge under the seat, and the few threads of machining on the engine.

What do the electronics say? Status quo. The basket was already well-stocked. Rocket IIIs feature 4 riding modes (Road - Sport - Rain - Configurable), angle-sensitive traction control, cornering ABS, full LED lighting, keyless keyless entry, dual-theme color TFT instrument panel, cruise control, backlit switches, roll-back assist and under-seat USB port. The shifter is optional. As for other modules, she says, why bother? Glide control? I don't ride the track. Launch Control? It would blow up in no time. Radar? It's the others who get out of the way when I arrive. 320 kg projected by a catapult, it'll crack your road.

With this Strom evolution, the Rocket III GT perpetuates its status as the most insane cruiser on the market. It's a little more expensive than the R, a little more comfortable, but still just as demonic when provoked.

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