It looks like Triumph has a financing deal for it Rocket III touring models. I think that this is such a great bike. I’ve test driven it a couple of years ago. It’s fast like a sport bike, but comfortable for trips. The one thing nice about a slow economy and Recreational motoring is that you can start to look for special deals. Companies are looking for ways to separate you from your money. If you can afford it then, wow for you!!!

Triumph has announced no down payment and financing as low as 3.9% for 72 months* on new 2008 Rocket III Touring models, now through September 30, 2008. The Rocket III Touring comes with its own authentic custom touring style and is engineered to go the distance. It is the ultimate touring cruiser and this limited time offer makes it even easier to own one today.

The Rocket III Touring, with its superb styling and silky smooth three cylinder engine, provides an effortless ride whether riding solo or with a passenger. A low seat and center of gravity offer surprisingly effortless handling while you enjoy the new touring features like the large, detachable hard bags and quick release windscreen. Plus, a full range of accessories provides numerous opportunities to individualize your Rocket III Touring even further. Get more information about the Rocket III Touring.

Combining classic touring cruiser style with awesome performance and effortless long-haul ability, the Rocket III Touring is designed for those of you who demand the best. Test ride one at a participating dealer today and find out why the Rocket III Touring is the perfect touring cruiser to take you anywhere you want to go.

If you are curious as to the abilities of this bike check out this related link Triumph Rocket III Supercharged.

Source: Triumph

Have a great day from Motorcycle – Blue Book

Well, you have to love an icon of the motorcycle, The Triumph Bonneville. I really didn’t know that much about the Triumph, but my second bike was a 1998 Triumph T-595. I wanted a Sport bike so bad. The T-595 had a great look but never made a dent in the racing circuit.

But enough about that, the icon is the Triumph Bonneville. The are two bikes that make the best choppers are made out of the Triumph Bonneville and the Harley Davidson Sportster.

Talk with anybody that has ridden bikes for many years and they will talk about the triumph with a sparkle in their eye. Then they will tell you had poorly made the bike was and it’s amazing that the company is in business today. But don’t compare todays Triumph quality to that of years ago. Jay Leno has a great collection of bikes and one of them is, of course, the Triumph Bonneville

Have a great day from Motorcycle-BlueBook

This is a video of a Turbo Charged Triumph Rocket III. 234 horsepower at the Rear Wheel. This bike is 700 pounds and will wheelie in second gear.

Type Liquid-cooled, DOHC, longitudinal in-line 3-cylinder, 12 valves
Capacity 2294cc
Bore/Stroke 101.6 x 94.3mm
Compression Ratio 8.7:1
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition Digital – inductive type – via electronic engine management system
TRANSMISSION
Primary Drive Gear
Final Drive Shaft
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox 5-speed
CYCLE PARTS
Frame Tubular steel twin spine
Swingarm Twin-sided, steel
Wheels Front Alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5in
Rear Alloy 5-spoke, 16 x 7.5in
Tires Front 150/80 V17
Rear 240/50 V16
Suspension Front 43mm upside down forks
Rear Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Brakes Front Twin 320mm floating discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Single 316mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSIONS
Length 2480mm (97.6in)
Width (Handlebars) 880mm (34.6in)
Height 1150mm (45.3in)
Seat Height 740mm (29.1in)
Wheelbase 1690mm (66.5in)
Rake/Trail 32º/152mm
Weight (Dry) 320kg (704lbs)
Fuel Tank Capacity 25 liters (6.6 gal US)
PERFORMANCE (MEASURED AT CRANKSHAFT TO DIN 70020)
Maximum Power 142PS (140bhp) at 5,750rpm
Maximum Torque 200Nm (147ft.lbf) at 2,500rpm
COLORS Jet Black, Cardinal Red
PRICE To be confirmed
AVAILABILITY Spring 2004

Good luck in your riding “MotorCycle Blue Book”