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forged elements for an exceptional torque-toweight ratio . Following the sales success of recent special edition Rockets which featured blacked-out components , the new Rocket 3 Storm models feature a dark , moody colour scheme and beautiful level of quality detailing . The 18-litre tank features the new Storm name , and each model has three distinctive two-tone colour options . The R is available in Carnival Red with Sapphire Black , Satin Pacific Blue with Matt Sapphire Black and Sapphire Black with Granite . The GT is available in the same colours , but the split of the tank is reversed , providing a distinctive , high-impact look and consistent colour choice across both models . On top of that , Rocket 3 Storm also comes with high-quality black anodised finishes throughout ; rear frame forging , swingarm guard , forks lowers and yokes , risers and handlebar clamps , RSU Rocker , seat finisher , footrests & hangers for rider and pillion , brake and gear pedals , levers , and side stand . range to give explosive acceleration in any gear . Whether this bump in power makes any measurable difference on the Rocket 3 ’ s already range-topping acceleration is yet to be revealed by Triumph , but it ’ s not like the bike really needed to be any quicker . As we found out on the base model when we tested it last year , the experience of the Rocket 3 ’ s acceleration is truly mind-blowing . The Rocket ’ s 16-inch rear and 17-inch front wheels have been updated with a sportier ten-spoke cast aluminium design , reducing unsprung mass . This reduction has a positive impact on steering response while on the move , improving the Rocket ’ s already impressive agility . The strong and lightweight aluminium frame , first introduced in 2019 , uses cast and
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