As with any new motorcycle launch we attend, we are given the opportunity to ride the new model, which only makes sense, but what of the accessories? Triumph brought along two or three Rocket III Touring bikes, outfitted with a slew of new accessories from the 65 new parts available. This is the bike we were most interested in, decked out in accessories like a rider backrest, highway pegs, quick-detachable sissy bar and some of the chrome embellishments like the front fender and oil tank trim. We really enjoyed the rider backrest with the easy-to-reach thumbwheel for obtaining just the right angle in relation to the seat. There's much more to tell about the new Rocket III Touring; alas we don't have the room on these pages to give the entire story. For the complete story, "up close and personal," we strongly suggest a trip to your local Triumph dealer's showroom. There is no better way to check out a new model than to plant your back pants pockets on one.
Riding Essentials From Triumph
As more and more motorcycle manufacturers realize that the cruiser market-more specifically the bagger segment-is a viable area of the industry for new product introduction,some companies are stepping up and producing clothing as well.
One motorcycle manufacturer in particular that has recently jumped into the bagger segment and made the commitment to outfit their riders with top-notch riding gear is Triumph. Triumph has introduced their own line of rider apparel into the U.S. marketand made some adjustments in their products to fit the lifestyle of the American motorcycle enthusiast, including a full line of leather jackets with CE-approved impact protectors, denim jeans with Kevlar reinforcements, a line of boots and gloves to protect your extremities and a full line of all-weather enduro jackets.
We recently got to sample the new line of Triumph gear; here's a sneak peek.
Triumph Roadster GlovesMSRP $65.99
With an aggressive look, the Roadster gloves are constructed with a combination of Hitena and leather with Keprotec abrasion panels, nonslip palms, 3M night reflective piping, raised wrist padding, double-strap fastening and a ventilated hard knuckle panel. These tough-as-nails gloves come in sizes small through 2XL.
Triumph Highway BootsMSRP $149
These rugged and functional boots feature fullleather construction, antiqued adjusters, embossed Triumph logos and a nonslip rubber sole and are super comfortable. They come in U.S. sizes 5.5 through 12.
Triumph Denim JeansMSRP $110
Designed with rider comfort and safety in mind, these soft and stylish jeans feature Keprotec-reinforced knees and seat, are boot cut for a little more length when you're in the seated position and come in sizes 30 to 42 here in the U.S.
Triumph Sympatex Pantha JacketMSRP $315.99
This waterproof jacket is breathable and windproof and features Hitena water-repellent outer fabric. It has removable CE95 shoulder and elbow protectors, removable dual-density back insert, removable inner liner and plenty of ventilation air flow panels. This jacket also features 3M night reflective tape that we could easily see when we tried to shoot the jacket with the camera-mounted flash. This jacket is very versatile and would be perfect for touring (hint, hint). It comes in sizes small through 3XL.
Triumph Samford JacketMSRP $409.99
This jacket is made from glove-soft 1mm cowhide and features double-stitched impact seams, easily removable CE95 shoulder and elbow protectors and hidden vent panels, and the zipper is insulated from your skin by an inner panel to help seal out the wind on those chilly days. The Samford comes with an option to fit a fleece neck warmer and is supplied with a waist connection zipper for when it gets really cold. This amazingly soft jacket comes in U.S. sizes 38 to 56.
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