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ROCKET TFC CONCEPT It’s no secret that the Rocket III needed an overhaul after years on the market in essen- tially the same form it debuted back in 2004. Sure, the Rocket III had seen a few updates along the way including exciting offshoot models with even catchier names, but the bike at its heart was the same monster. However, Triumph’s new Rocket TFC Con- cept tears up the old build sheet and starts afresh, with a new 2500cc inline triple pro- ducing around 180bhp and 230Nm of tyre shredding power. Also in a move similar to that seen with the Triumph Bobber and Speedmaster - which if you pull them apart are essentially the same bike - the Rocket TFC Concept boasts the abil- ity to switch between a sexy solo seat model and a more practical two-up version. While Triumph Motorcycles New Zealand currently don’t have any further info on the bike available, it is clear from the photos that the Rocket TFC Concept is far closer to pro- duction than other concepts we’ve seen in the past. Fingers crossed we’ll get to swing a leg over the all-new Rocket later this year. KIWI RIDER 17