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Triumph’s Big and Bad Rocket III Roadster
April 12, 2010

In the world of muscle cruisers, there are a few bikes that immediately come to mind.

The Suzuki M109r is a beast among muscle cruisers. Built with the same race inspired passion as the Suzuki Hayabusa, the M109r can best be describe as a race bike in a cruiser’s body.

The same goes for the Harley Davidson Vrod. This light, liquid cool v-twin machine mixes speed, power, and style in true Harley Davidson fashion.

Then there is the torque monster; the Yamaha Vmax. This bike is truly a beast and is legendary for it’s spine binding torque and horsepower.

The current version of each of these bikes leads the muscle cruiser class. But now they have to move over because there is a fourth bike that has joined this elite club.

The 2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster has joined the fight and has come to win. This bike may not out-sell the competition but it may be the most stunning and unique bike in the bunch.

To win this fight, it’s best to bring a big stick. In motorcycle terms, the Rocket III comes to the fight with the largest engine of any mass-produced motorcycle in the world. Just shy of 2300cc, the Rocket III’s engine is nearly twice the size of the Harley Vrod. The Rocket III boasts 149 horsepower and an incredible 163 lbs/ft of torque. While the Vmax claims 200 horsepower, its legendary torque is about 40 lbs/ft less than the Rocket III.

The Rocket III Roadster has many of the same features of the other bikes in this class so you can expect a 240 rear tire and strong handling for a bike that weighs nearly 800lbs. The Rocket III’s anti-lock brakes and unique styling makes it stand out from the crowd.

Anyone looking to buy a muscle cruiser should take a trip to their local Triumph dealer and give the Rocket III Roadster a serous look. This could be the best bike in the muscle cruiser class that very few people know about.

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