2008 Triumph Rocket III

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For sale is a 2008 Triumph Rocket 3 Touring that could pass for brand new. Has almost all the extras that currently come standard with the 2011 Rocket 3 Touring bikes. It has been extremely well cared for and always garaged. Comes with all the manuals and spare sets of keys. This bike is a blast to ride...the torque and instant acceleration have to be experienced to be believed. The handling is incredible for a bike this size, it feels like you're on rails going around a corner. It will draw a crowd at a standstill as well...whether it's old timers talking about their Triumph's from the 60s or people just gawking at the "140 Cubic Inches" plate on the engine, you'll be making some new friends. I have owned over a dozen bikes, and this one has to be one of the all-time best. It looks incredible, goes like stink in a straight line, corners like a crotch rocket, and is comfortable as a full-out tourer for long trips. If it wasn't for a financial issue, I would not be selling it. Triumph Factory Extras that come with this bike include: Triumph exhaust Luggage rack Auxiliary lamps Long haul seat Roadster windscreen along with full-size windscreen Engine dresser bars Highway pegs Adjustable pegs mounts Adjustable riders backrest Passenger backrest Sissy bar with pad It also has Rivco bar risers ($160) for a more comfortable reach to the bars, and a GiPro ATRE ($140) to remove the electronic limitations placed on the first 3 gears. These are the two most common owner modifications made to any model Rocket 3 and well worth the money! As the Triumph ad says: Triumph’s critically-acclaimed Rocket III Touring is a touring motorcycle built around a retuned version of the iconic turbine-like 2.3 liter engine, which has been developed for effortless low down torque, the Rocket III Touring’s chassis has been designed specifically for the job in hand. Suspension has been tuned to achieve high levels of comfort without compromising control, while the 180-millimeter rear tire and 16-inch wheels make for surprisingly agile handling. Comfort comes from sumptuous rider and passenger seats, detachable screen and footboards front and rear, while color-matched, water resistant, hard cases and shrouded front forks with polished lower castings add more than a dash of style and practicality to this highly accomplished motorcycle. NOTE: The bike is listed locally, so seller reserves the right to end auction early. Also, the bike is still being ridden, so mileage may be somewhat higher than that listed.