Press Release | May 3, 2019
The 2019 Triumph Rocket 3 TFC is the world’s largest production motorcycle. North American production will be limited to 225 units.
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The Triumph Rocket 3 TFC in full, highlighting the front three quarters of the bikes, featuring the iconic three header exhaust and muscular presence
Triumph’s legendary Rocket 3, launched in 2004, was renowned as a pure original with more muscle, presence and torque than any of the competition. Now, the much-anticipated, all-new Triumph Factory Custom Rocket 3. Boasting a massive new 2,500cc Triumph Triple engine, it redefines the class with heart-stopping muscular presence, category-dominating technology, beautiful features and the highest level of premium specification equipment.
The second Triumph TFC to be launched and a British engineering masterpiece, the 2019 Rocket 3 TFC is designed to be nothing short of the ultimate motorcycle.
Totally exclusive
- North American production is limited to 225 units, each with a numbered edition plaque and unique badging. (Worldwide 750 units)
- Special premium Rocket 3 TFC handover pack
World-beating performance
- All-new 2,500cc Triple engine – the largest production motorcycle engine in the world
- The highest torque of any production motorcycle – peak torque of more than 163 LB-FT
- The most powerful Triumph to date – peak power of more than 168 HP
Beautiful, muscular presence and style
- Incredibly imposing poise and stance
- Signature design features, including:
– Twin LED headlights
– Innovative sculpted three-header exhaust run
– Distinctive single-sided swinging arm
– Leather interchangeable single- and twin-seat set-up
- Premium details and finishes, including carbon fiber bodywork
Triumph Rocket 3 TFC interchangeable twin/single seat set up
Category-dominating technology
- The highest level of technological advancement, including:
– Higher functionality second generation TFT instruments
– Optimized cornering ABS and Traction Control
– Four riding modes
– Triumph Shift Assist
Category-defining capability and specification
- Over 88 pounds lighter than the previous generation
- Premium specification equipment, including:
– Top-spec Brembo Stylema® monobloc brakes
– High specification adjustable Showa suspension
– Brembo MCS span and ratio-adjustable lever
Triumph Rocket 3 TFC premium gold badging and detailing, including numbered, limited-edition plaque
Ultra-Limited Edition
With only 750 ever being sold worldwide, the Rocket TFC is Triumph’s most exclusive and desirable motorcycle. Featuring premium TFC badging with gold detailing and a beautiful individually-numbered plaque on the instrument mount, each one will be completely unique
and never repeated.
Every Rocket TFC owner will also receive a special tailor-made TFC handover pack dedicated to their bike, featuring a numbered letter signed by Triumph’s CEO Nick Bloor, a personalized custom build book, leather TFC-branded rucksack and a beautiful Rocket 3 TFC indoor bike cover.
World-Beating Performance
At 2,500cc, the all-new higher capacity 2019 Rocket TFC powerplant is the world’s largest production motorcycle engine and central to its class-leading performance. This massive Triumph triple delivers more than 163 LB-FT of torque, more than any other production motorcycle, a staggering 70% more than its closest competitors. In addition the all-new engine delivers in excess of 168 peak horsepower, more than 13% higher than the previous generation, making this the most powerful Triumph to date.
Adding to its unbeatable performance, the Rocket 3 TFC engine features state-of-the-art components such as lightweight titanium inlet valves which allow for even higher revving than
the previous Rocket, and tailor-made features including the unique Arrow silencers with beautiful carbon fiber end-caps.
Heart-Stopping Muscular Presence
With an aggressive stance and beautifully distinctive details like the new signature twin LED headlights, the Triumph Rocket 3 TFC is striking from every angle. Unique lightweight carbon fiber bodywork, including front mud-guard, silencer end caps, exhaust heat shields, fly screen, drive shaft cover, heel guards and tank strap all add to an unmatched level of finish.
The Rocket 3 TFC’s clean uncluttered style and muscular feel is further enhanced by new intricate twenty spoke cast aluminum wheels with imposing 240mm rear tire width and commanding internally wired flat handlebars.
Additional exquisite detailing includes the one-of-a-kind, premium twin carbon black and matte carbon black paint scheme with brushed foil decals, gold accents, electroformed 3D Triumph badge and elegantly hidden pillion footrests contributing to a clean, minimal rear end.
Triumph Rocket 3 TFC’s TFT instruments
Category-Dominating Technology
The new Rocket 3 TFC offers unparalleled, rider-focused technology, setting an incredibly high standard of safety and usability while delivering the ultimate riding experience.
The latest full-color second generation TFT instruments add even more sophistication and a major step up in functionality over the previous Rocket. The minimal stylish design of the TFT system offers two information layout themes and a feature that allows the rider to personalize their start-up screen.
Increasing rider safety, the Optimized Cornering ABS and Traction Control set-up maintains the optimum braking performance and level of traction, whatever the lean angle. Additionally, four riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport and Rider-Configurable) adjust the throttle map and traction control settings to suit riding conditions or rider preference.
Raising usability and convenience even further, the Rocket 3 TFC comes with Triumph Shift Assist and Hill Hold Control as standard. The Triumph Shift Assist allows for clutch-less up and down shifts, shortening the times compared to manual gear changes, while the Hill Hold Control feature enables maximum rider control by preventing the bike from rolling backwards when stopped on an incline.
For enhanced visibility, low-energy consumption and great durability, the Rocket TFC features all-LED lighting, including an all-new full-LED twin headlight with signature shaped Daytime Running Light (DRL, market-specific availability), compact LED indicators, taillight and number plate light.
Electronic cruise control is also fitted as standard, reducing rider fatigue on long journeys. For additional convenience and security, the Rocket 3 TFC features keyless ignition, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and a USB charging socket.
In addition to its standard specification, an accessory Bluetooth connectivity module enables the Rocket 3 Triumph Factory Custom’s advanced TFT instruments with full connectivity to the world’s first motorcycle-integrated ‘GoPro’ control system, Triumph’s ‘turn-by-turn’ navigation system powered by Google, as well as music and phone operation.
Triumph Rocket 3 TFC front wheel featuring Brembo brakes
Category-Defining Equipment Specification
Significant weight savings across the entire motorcycle make the 2019 Rocket 3 TFC over 15% lighter than its predecessor (an 88-pound weight savings), for even more astounding handling and thrilling riding experience. This savings is delivered by an all-new aluminum frame which uses the engine as a stressed member for mass optimization, an all-new aluminum single-sided swinging arm, engine component refinements, carbon fiber bodywork and lightweight braking components.
In addition to the weight savings, the Rocket 3 TFC also has a category leading level of equipment, with top specification Brembo Stylema® calipers, high quality adjustable 47mm upside down Showa cartridge forks and a fully adjustable Showa monoshock with piggy back reservoir.
The premium specification continues with a Brembo radial master cylinder and MCS span, ratio-adjustable brake lever, and matching clutch lever.
Beautiful Engineering Features
The new 2019 Rocket 3 TFC is equipped with an incredible array of custom designed details including genuine leather interchangeable twin or single seat set-up as standard, plus an infill pad supplied to work with the single seat set-up. A distinctive single-sided swingarm and innovative sculpted three-header exhaust run add to the machine’s unique look.
TRIUMPH FACTORY CUSTOM PROGRAM
The new TFC line reflects Triumph’s unparalleled impact on the custom motorcycle scene, born from the passion and unique expertise that resides within the Triumph factory walls. It’s a passion demonstrated time and again through a host of customized machines created by a small group of highly skilled design professionals. From beautifully stylized ambassador bikes, to the specially prepared Triumph motorcycles appearing in many of Hollywood’s most iconic films, to a variety of high performance, cutting-edge race bikes – each and every machine showcases the world-class talent of the Triumph Factory Custom team.
And this is only the beginning. With more exclusive TFC models in the works, each of these numbered, ultra-premium custom limited editions will feature a higher specification of technology and equipment, unique performance, and a crafted custom design with class-leading detailing and finish.
Thruxton TFC
Rare, beautiful and special. The very first TFC release redefines what is possible and is the perfect introduction to Triumph’s newest approach to creating custom specials.
2019 Triumph Rocket 3 TFC Specifications
| MSRP |
$29,000 |
| Engine |
2,458cc, water-cooled, DOHC inline-3 |
| Bore x Stroke |
110.2mm x 85.9mm |
| Transmission/Final Drive |
6-speed/shaft |
| Claimed Horsepower |
More than 168 hp |
| Claimed Torque |
More than 163 lb.-ft. |
| Fuel System |
Ride by wire, fuel injected |
| Exhaust |
Stainless 3-into-1 headers w/ 3-exit Arrow silencer, CAT box |
| Clutch |
Hydraulic, slip-assist |
| Frame |
Full aluminum frame |
| Instruments |
TFT multi-functional instrument pack w/ digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable); | Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with accessory Bluetooth module |
| Swingarm |
Single-sided, cast aluminum |
| Front Suspension |
Showa 47mm inverted 1+1 cartridge fork adjustable for compression and rebound, 4.7-in. travel |
| Rear Suspension |
Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU w/ remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 4.2-in. travel |
| Front Brake |
Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial Monoblock calipers, dual 320mm discs, cornering ABS |
| Rear Brake |
Brembo M4.32 4-piston Monoblock caliper, 300mm disc, cornering ABS |
| Wheels, Front/Rear |
17 x 3.6 in. cast aluminum / 16 x 7.5 in. cast aluminum |
| Tires, Front/Rear |
150/80R-17 V / 240/50R-16 V |
| Rake/Trail |
27.9º/5.3 in. |
| Seat Height |
30.4 in. |
| Fuel Capacity |
5.0 gal. |
| Claimed Dry Weight |
N/A |
MSRP Starting at $29,000
Availability: December 2019 – Orders being taken now.
For more information, visit www.triumphmotorcycles.com
