The 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm range has been launched, in both R and GT guises.

The Rocket 3 is famous for two things: One, it has the largest engine in production, and two, the engine’s massive torque will straighten your arms like a er… rocket. But make no mistake: Triumph has sold 18,000 Rocket 3’s since the remake in 2019.

And, Triumph knows that mo’ power is always better.

Here are the highlights of the 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm range:

• The 2,458 cc (yes, bigger than most cars in Malaysia), 3-cylinder powerplant now punches out 180 hp at 7,000 RPM and head-snapping 225 Nm of torque at 4,000 RPM.
• That is a bump of 15 hp and 4 Nm.

• Power is sent through a Torque Assist Clutch, the buyer can purchase the optional quickshifter.
• The frame continues to be aluminium, which made its debut in 2019. Better to keep the weight down.
• New, 10-spoke cast aluminium wheels to reduce unsprung weight by 2 kg. Reducing 2 kg is a lot when the wheels spin up, giving quicker handling as there’s less gyroscopic forces.

• The front has massive Showa 47 mm forks, adjustable for rebound and compression damping.
• The rear shock is a Showa RSU monoshock with piggyback reservoir.
• Brembo Stylema calipers are up front, clamping on 320mm discs.
• At the back, a Brembo M4.32 monobloc caliper grabs a huge 300mm disc (since the bike’s weight is rear biased).
• Taming that power are rider aids like TC, ABS, and four power modes.
• There are also lean-angle sensitive ABS, and well as optimized cornering traction control.
• There is now Hill Hold, which prevents the motorcycle from rolling backward by applying the rear brake.
• Cruise control comes as standard on both models, and you can activate it at the touch of a button and adjust it up or down in 1 mph increments.
• All of the tech features should be easy to interact with via the full-color TFT display and five-way joystick.

• Both R and GT variants deliver a blacked out, if not sinister, attitude.
• The R has a sportier stance, with mid-mounted adjustable footpegs, while the R has forward footpegs and more laid-back riding position.

How much?

The 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R is USD 24,995 (RM 118,501.30) and Rocket 3 Storm GT is USD 28,995 (RM 137,465.29). Of course, prices in Malaysia will be much higher (along with everything else).