Highlights
- Rare model, #79 of 750
- Certificate from Triumph
- One former keeper did not use it
- Immaculate condition
- Very low miles
The Appeal
Even in standard trim, the Triumph Rocket 3 is a wild, imposing and huge bike, it has the biggest engine of any production bike at 2.5 litres, the massive Avon Cobra rear tyre made exclusively for the model and are some of the largest motorbike tyres in the world, the TFC - or Triumph Factory Custom - took that to a new level.
Triumph loaded virtually every option as standard so it is packed with technology, making riding safer, easier and faster, and the bodywork has been enhanced with unique to the model carbon fibre parts and panels, making this a very special bike.
Triumph loaded virtually every option as standard so it is packed with technology, making riding safer, easier and faster, and the bodywork has been enhanced with unique to the model carbon fibre parts and panels, making this a very special bike.
The History and Paperwork
- One previous owner who didnt use it
- Numbered certificate of authenticity
- First service from Triumph dealer
This Rocket has been very well kept and has not had a great deal of use. The first owner was a pilot, ordering it in early 2020 but when the lockdowns meant many airline staff were made redundant he had to decline it and the current owner was able to be one of the lucky few to own a TFC.
As a car and bike collector, each vehicle is driven or ridden in turn, so used but sparingly and as such this has only clocked up 3759 miles and still looks brand new.
It has had its first service but beyond that the only addition expense has been a new key after one was lost.
Although the owner has an interesting collection, he like to use his vehicles and a recent trip has changed the type of bike he wants, so this is now being offered for sale
As a car and bike collector, each vehicle is driven or ridden in turn, so used but sparingly and as such this has only clocked up 3759 miles and still looks brand new.
It has had its first service but beyond that the only addition expense has been a new key after one was lost.
Although the owner has an interesting collection, he like to use his vehicles and a recent trip has changed the type of bike he wants, so this is now being offered for sale
The Interior
- Seats like new
- handlebars have no wear
- Clear instruments
- Build number plaque
Having been ridden only a few miles and kept garaged, the rider facing parts of the Rocket have received little to no wear, the seats are like new as they have no marks, splits or squashing of the padding, the full colour TFT digital dashboard functions perfectly, the screens are bright and have no scratches.
The handle bars and controls again look like delivery mileage items, there is no wear to the rubber and the white labelling is all bright and crisp. In the centre of the bars is a plaque showing this to be TFC number 79 of 350, it too has perfect paint.
The handle bars and controls again look like delivery mileage items, there is no wear to the rubber and the white labelling is all bright and crisp. In the centre of the bars is a plaque showing this to be TFC number 79 of 350, it too has perfect paint.
The Exterior
- Flawless paint
- Carbon fibre details
- Excellent tyres
Around the body of the Triumph you will struggle to find any defects in the paint. It has a mix of dark metallic grey, satin and gloss black and lots of carbon fibre. A band of carbon fibre replaces the brushed metal down the centre of the tank, and adds detail to the exhaust manifold, engine cover and other places around the frame, all of it is glossy and in perfect condition.
The wide tyres are original and have very little wear, they have deep tread and the cobra stamp and embossed pattern is still like new, and the Brembo brakes look very clean and unworn and all the visible flexible brake lines look to be in great shape.
At the front it has LED headlamps and at the back a tail piece is included, but not currently installed on the bike.
The Mechanics
- Low miles
- First service by Triumph dealer
- Runs perfectly
The bike has covered well under 4000 miles and in that time has undergone its first inspection and service from Triumph Ashford, using all genuine Triumph parts, and the owner tells us everything functions as new.
There are no leaks of oil or coolant from any parts of the bike, and the brakes look to have plenty of life left in the disk and pads.
Under the skin the TFC is loaded with technology, including optimised cornering ABS and traction control, four riding modes, Triumph Shift Assist, all-LED lighting, cruise control and hill-hold.
With keyless start - it has a new key from Laguna Triumph in Ashford after the original was lost it fires up on the button and idles as it should. The owner tells us it runs extremely well and has blistering performance and power delivery unlike anything else.
Summary
A very rare and expensive bike costing £27,000 when new less than 2 years ago, built in very limited numbers, and currently with very low miles, this is a hugely collectible bike, ideal for someone wanting to own a perfect example whether to have an ‘as new’ model to ride or to put into a collection, you would be lucky to find a better TFC anywhere.
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