'Dare' you to buy one!
A reworking of a modern classic
While I always associated the legend that was Evel Knievel with the Harley-Davidson brand, he did like his Triumphs. Now hot on the heels of the Elvis Bonneville special the lads and lassies in Hinkley are releasing a pair of limited edition Rocket Three machines to celebrate the fact that he started out on the British brand. There will only be 500 made in total.
A big engine with a big power output
He actually performed some of his most iconic jumps on a Bonneville T120.
This monster has a two and a half litre (2,458cc) engine that produces 180bhp and a staggering 225Nm of torque. All of which are delivered to the rear wheel via a shaft drive. There are two model derivatives to choose from. The ‘Storm’ and the ‘GT’. The former is the base model and the later the tourer. That’s if you wanted to go touring on a bike with the largest capacity engine on the market.
What could possibly go wrong?
It's important to note that the Rocket isn’t just a muscle bike, it’s made to look good and handle properly. To this end it has a set of Showa suspension on both the front and rear, where the wheel is an impressive 240/50 R16 affair. The aluminium frame is complimented by a single sided swingarm. Stopping is facilitated by a full Brembo system that even includes cornering ABS.
A touch of class comes as standard
While it weighs in at a hefty 317kg, that engine isn’t light, the low seat height at only 773mm makes it an easy machine for anyone to ride.
The GT version. For extreme motorcycle holidays
The GT is the same spec, but dressed with a taller screen and a back rest for the passenger. If I was a passenger on one I’d want a back rest behind me!
Everyone who takes ownership of one of these limited edition beasts will get a, collectable, book about the worlds first stunt rider written by Stuart Barker, an Evel Knievel expert, and it’ll be signed by the elusive triumph boss, Nick Bloor. The book is a limited edition and is numbered to match the number on the bike.
Subtle, tasty branding. In gold.
Both of these specials are finished to a very high standard this includes the stars and stripes graphic a white base. This paint is inspired by the great mans iconic suit. The gold-embroidered seats with their Evel Knievel logo are a very nice detail.
True fans will love the TFT screen
Its TFT screen has a branded start up screen as per the rest of the bike it’s all about Knievel. The black and gold cam cover plate is laser-etched with the Evel Knievel logo.
Talk to Declan on 014642211 and start practicing jumps!