You start with a Triumph Rocket 3, all 2294cc and 132 rear wheel horsepower of it, add one turbo from Turbo Connection and what do you get? Well, from the looks of it, one helluva fast and fun street machine. The iBoost turbo unit with 8 pounds of boost produces 203hp and 215 foot pounds of twist. Price of the kit is $5395. The same price will get you the same type of kit for a Harley Davidson V-Rod which produces 170hp.
What’s really nice about these kits is the power is always there, no buttons to push or bottles to fill, just roll on the throttle (carefully!) and grin. I’ve never been a nitrous fan, I like a bit of mechanical wizardry that does the work. Of course, you get some computer mods with the kit, too, so everything does what it’s supposed to. The turbo is small and fits on the bike without major remodeling. On the Triumph, the turbo is almost hidden, on the V-Rod it’s out for the world to see but it’s a clean installation and looks good.
via August ’05 Motorcyclist magazine
The Kneeslider: Triumph Motorcycles for sale
Kevin White says
I like the Triumph version because the turbo is out of the way, the bike is overbuilt in stock form (huge tire, very solid engine, very low compression ratio), and they mention in the article that there’s virtually no lag.
wayne says
I called & requested installation instructions.
It seems like your average knowledgeable
shade tree mechanic could do the job.
I maybe getting one when my warranty
runs out some time next yr
Good job Mr Olsen !
paul kelly says
can you send me some details ie whats involved in the fitting of one of your turbos for a rocket 3 thanks
ALAN WILLIS says
HI CAN YOU SEND DETAILS OF ROCKET 3 TURBO FITTING ETC AND PRICE CIF NEW ZEALAND PLEASE IM AN OWNER OF ONE AND IMPORTER OF MOTORCYCLES VEHICLES AND PARTS.
THANKS AL
lily1961041823 says
can you send me some details ie whats involved in the fitting of one of your turbos for a rocket 3 thanks
janne karjalahti says
can you send also for me information for that turbo for rocket 3. thanks
rob martello says
hi i own a 06 rocket3 and would like to put a turbo or supercharger on it not sure witch one to do i own a ford f6 typhoon so i know what the turbos can do but the supercharger has no lag.can you please send me some info and what the go is to install a turbo cheers robo19
CLAUDE A. BROWN says
I OWN AN 2006 ROCKET 3 AND AM NOT SURE WHAT ROUTE TO TAKE- TURBO OR SUPER CHARGER FOR MORE PUNCH.I DONT WANT TO BLAST AROUND ALL THE TIME,JUST WHEN I HAVE THE NEED FOR SPEED.WHAT WILL EITHER APPLICATION MEAN TO MY GAS MILEAGE.WHICH IS MORE RELIABLE AND DEPENDABLE AND LESS STRESSFUL ON THE ENGINE. I LIVE IN ALEXANDRIA VA.22309, CAN YOU RECOMMEND ANYONE WITHIN A 100 MILES WHO CAN COMPETENTLY PERFORM THE UPGRADE TO A TURBO OR SUPERCHARGER FOR A STREET BIKE,THAT WILL LOOK GOOD AND FUNCTION WELL. HOW MUCH $HOULD I EXPECT TO $PEND TO TURN MY ROCKET INTO THE LOC-NESS MONSTER.
steven loder says
hey can u please send me some info about the turbo kits 4 a rocket 3 and wat has to be done to the bike eg clutch ect thanks
william nash says
i have looked everywhere for a clean looking turbo kit like this one for my rocket 3 with no luck ! Where can i get one?! Someone please help