Motorcycles

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES ROCKET X LIMITED EDITION

November 5, 2014

What is it with Triumph this week? First the new Bonnie/Thruxton bikes, then the new Nightstorm, and now a 10th anny Rocket X. Ease off the Red Bull throttle there, Triumph. I can only cut-and-paste press releases so fast.

Launched in 2004 and continually developed since, Triumph's Rocket Ill has made a name for itself as a heavy hitter. With its 2.294cc three-cylinder engine sitting in line with the chassis, the Rocket X is home to (according to Triumph) the world's largest production motorcycle engine. And now, the Limited Edition Rocket X celebrates the Rocket turning the big 1-0.

Production is limited to 500 motorcycles, each with individually numbered side panels and billeted aluminum name badge. Somewhere in the world, a name badge company is very happy with a certain Brit bike manufacturer right now. Here are some of the other key features according to Triumph.

For the Rocket X, Triumph went to premium custom paint specialists 8-Ball to create a scheme that truly sets this bike apart and that would make every one of the 500 Limited Edition bikes unique.
Blackened components including exhaust, handlebars, and mirrors for the customized look
Black wheels with hand painted silver pinstripe

The new Rocket X will be available at Triumph dealerships beginning in March 2015.