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Model(s) covered: 2005 Triumph Rocket III
Riding through the picturesque wine country around Sonoma, California, in the saddle of Triumph's new Rocket III, I am gliding along a smooth stretch of two-lane highway in top gear at around 55 mph. It feels as if I am on autopilot, as we effortlessly pass grandiose wineries, their well-tended vineyards running to the base of the surrounding hills. I am deep in thought about how this new Triumph will be looked upon in the evolution of motorcycling years to come. Because, at 2300cc, the new Triumph Rocket III is the largest production motorcycle in existence.
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Model(s) covered: 2005 Triumph Rocket III, 2005 Honda Valkyrie Rune, 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
Okay, so you've got yer traditional cruisers, your classic cruisers, your stripped-down cruisers and yer touring cruisers. Then, with the arrival a few years back of the Mean Streak, Road Star Warrior and V-Rod, add performance cruisers to the list of sub-niches to capitalize on the lucrative cruiser market.
Now we have what we like to call Bruiser Cruisers, and they trump all the rest in terms of size and engine output.
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Model(s) covered: 2005 Triumph Rocket III
Since the reintroduction of Triumph motorcycles in the mid-1980s, the English motorcycle manufacturer has continued to make pragmatic, measured movement forward with its motorcycle model lineup. Its engines have grown gradually larger and more powerful, the styling slowly has become more modern, and sales figures have continued to climb. Triumph built its loyal fan base with reliable, enjoyable motorcycles, but it also established a reputation for having a relatively conservative nature.
However, that all changed early last year. Like a finishing school graduate embracing punk rock, the new Rocket III didn't just roll off the Hinckley production line, it stormed from the factory with a smoking rear tire.
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