220 HP Triumph Rocket III Turbo

[Freebird]

Interesting story. I KNOW it's not necessary...but I would sure like to ride it.

 

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycles/triumph-rocket-3-turbo/index.htm

[RedRider]

The article also speaks highly of the internal engineering of the Triumph stock engine and drivetrain. The Rocket is a beautiful machine. The Rocket - Turbo .... is just nuts!!

 

RR

[yamahamer]

WHEN ARE WE GONA MAKE ONE FOR MY VENTURE?

[Freebird]

Well....I think the article said that the conversion was about 11,000 euro...that would be USD $16,245.27. They need not hurry on my account.

[eagleeye]

I rode one of those Rocket 3s, and the advice my buddy gave me, was to hang on when you twist the grip.

Man, that thing is fast, I can't imagine a turbo.

Equally impressive are the brakes.

 

Steve

[Stoutman]

I think that makes the bike look better at least. To me that stock Rocket III motor looks more like a tractor engine than a motorcycle engine. I'm sure I'd love it if I had one to ride. Triumph is coming out with a touring edition of the Rocket III. They left off the trunk though.

[BoomerCPO]

Suicide bike.... plain and simple.........

[yamahamer]

Well....I think the article said that the conversion was about 11,000 euro...that would be USD $16,245.27. They need not hurry on my account.

WOW! that makes nitrous sound real good:rotf:

[E-Fishin-C]

It resembles a Boss Hoss

[Thom]

Well....I think the article said that the conversion was about 11,000 euro...that would be USD $16,245.27. They need not hurry on my account.

 

I WOULD LOV TO RIDE IT JUST 1 TIME , can anybody loan me 16,245.27

 

[FROG MAN]

We talked with the owner of this guy last summer on our way to florida. He was all smiles until I ask him about fuel economy.

[GigaWhiskey]

Outdoing the suspected future VMax a bit there on HP. Wonder if they figured out the tire issue that I read Yamaha had with the VMax.

[FROG MAN]

If I didn't have the 84 I might. Nah mamamo would kill me.:rotf:

[RoadKill]

They left off the trunk though.

 

And the fairing, radio and cruise. Not much of a touring bike IMHO! I need saddlebags just to ride around town:rotf:cause I'm always preapred for almost anything. Even have collapsable camp stools!

[Snarley Bill]

you can buy a new kaw zx14 for $6000,00 less than the turbo costs and blow it's doors off.

[bikerscape]

On the gl1800 site their is a guy working on a turbo for the GW. Rear mounted -- has pics too.

 

http://www.gl1800riders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=100195

 

to 195 hp, torque to 230 ft lbs ... so he says

[Snarley Bill]

On the gl1800 site their is a guy working on a turbo for the GW. Rear mounted -- has pics too.

 

http://www.gl1800riders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=100195

 

to 195 hp, torque to 230 ft lbs ... so he says

a turbo on a venture would be awesome.neat thing about a turbo is when your not on boost it is as reliable and docile as a stock engine. turbo's like low compression and mild cam profiles so a stock engine is a perfect candidate.the only thing to worry about is lower end,and piston strength.

[Guest hank]

I just wish my old Monte Carlo SS had a supercharger on it (2004 & 2005 models only). Oh well 200 hp versus 240 ain't that much different.

 

 

Now they got V-8s with 300 hp. Wow!