Triumph Rocket 3 R User Manual

How to Ride the Motorcycle
98
Shifting Gears
Warning
Take care to avoid opening the throttle
too far or too fast in any of the lower
gears as this can lead to the front
wheel lifting from the ground (pulling a
'wheelie') and to the rear tire breaking
traction (wheel spin).
Always open the throttle cautiously,
particularly if you are unfamiliar with
the motorcycle, as a 'wheelie' or loss of
traction will cause loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Warning
Do not shift to a lower gear at speeds
that will cause excessive engine rpm
(r/min).
This can lock the rear wheel causing
loss of control and an accident. Engine
damage may also be caused.
Shifting down should be done such
that low engine speeds will be ensured.
1
1. Gear shift pedal
To shift gears:
•
Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever.
•
Shift into the next higher or lower
gear.
•
Open the throttle part way, while
releasing the clutch lever. Always
use the clutch when shifting gear.
Note
The gear shift mechanism is the positive
stop type. This means that, for each
movement of the gear shift pedal, you
can only select each gear, one after the
other, in ascending or descending order.

Triumph Rocket 3 R Specifications

General

Displacement	2458 cc
Bore x Stroke	110.2 mm x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Max Torque	221 Nm @ 4, 000 rpm
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Shaft
Gearbox	6-speed
Swingarm	Single-sided, cast aluminium
Front Tyre	150/80 R17 V
Rear Tyre	240/50 R16 V
Seat Height	773 mm
Dry Weight	291 kg
Wheelbase	1677 mm
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power	165 hp (123 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Exhaust	Stainless steel 3 into 1 headers with 3 exit silencer
Clutch	Hydraulic, torque assist
Frame	Full aluminium frame
Front Suspension	Showa 47 mm upside-down
Rear Suspension	Showa monoshock with piggyback reservoir, adjustable
Front Brakes	Brembo Stylema® 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Rear Brakes	Brembo 4-piston monobloc caliper
Front Wheel	17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel	16 x 7.5 in
Fuel Tank Capacity	18 L
Instrument Display	TFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes