2008 TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING

KEY FACTS

• A well-presented example of a smart touring motorcycle focussed on rider comfort.
• Between the frames sits a mammoth 2294cc, water-cooled double overhead cam three-cylinder engine; producing 107bhp and 209Nm of torque at 2,000rpm, meaning it pulls strongly in every gear.
• First registered in October 2008, this Rocket has covered only 10,600 miles to date, and is presented in very good condition overall.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring features a bespoke tubular steel twin-spine frame, with a relaxed rake, a long wheelbase and wide handlebars for manoeuvrability.
• This example is finished in the sleek hue of Black and Cream with Gold pinstripe accents, and rides on 25-spoke machined cast aluminium wheels.
• The bike features a few genuine Triumph accessories which include a front screen with fork protection extenders, a rear back rest with chrome rack, a studded leather centre tank protector, some additional riding spotlights and foot extender footrests. Further small leather storage bags are also included.
• Included is the full complement of handbooks, service book, receipts, document packs and original tool kit.
• The appropriate Rocket III related registration 'R111 KGW' is included in the sale.

CONDITION

• There is no damage to the bodywork or the frame.
• The paintwork is still in very good order, with only some minor scuffing on the luggage boxes, and small blemishes on the front forks.
• As with the bodywork, the seat is in great condition, having seen relatively sparing use.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults with the bike.
• The most recent MOT test was on 7 April 2021 at 10,175 miles, and resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. Checking through the MOT history, this bike has achieved a clean pass on all of its MOT tests since the first in September 2011.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The latest service was during February 2019 at 8,713 miles by Wheels Motorcycles. The work comprised of a pre-delivery inspection and an engine oil and filter change.
• Prior to this, the bike was serviced in 2016 at 5,819 miles where it was given an oil and filter change and had two new replacement tyres.
• At 2,014 miles in 2014, another oil and filter service was carried out.

Dates and mileages:

• 15/02/2019 – 8,713 miles
• 11/03/2016 – 5,819 miles
• 17/06/2014 – 2,014 miles
• 25/04/2012 – 341 miles
• 15/10/2009 – 299 miles
• 23/02/2009 – 110 miles

SUMMARY

Combining classic styling and effortless cruising ability, this 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring is a wonderful modern touring motorcycle. This particular example represents the opportunity to obtain a well-maintained low-mileage bike with only just over 10,000 miles on the odometer.

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