Since stunning the motorcycling world with a record-breaking 2300cc engine back in 2004, the Triumph Rocket 3 has been the embodiment of motorcycling brawn, with more testosterone than a Mr Olympia line-up. In this era of political correctness and tightening emissions regulations it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Rocket 3’s giant donk consigned to the history books but, to mark 20 years of sales success, Triumph has doubled down on its iconic power cruiser concept with the introduction of the wild new Rocket 3 Storm.
Somewhat confusingly the Storm is not a variation from the base model – all 2024 Triumph Rocket 3s are Storms and there are two versions available. The $39,890 (ride away) Storm GT features a more relaxed, cruiser-based riding position with forward-mounted foot controls, higher ’bar, pillion backrest and a lower, more padded seat. The less-expensive $38,890 Storm R variant is the hard-edged muscle-roadster with lower ’bar, mid-mounted ’pegs and an overall more agro riding position. Apart from that, the R and GT are mechanically identical, though the GT gets hand-grip warmers as standard equipment.
The sheer scale of the Rocket 3 is striking, from its immense, longitudinally-slung, straight-triple powerplant, to the huge 240-section rear Avon tyre,
