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While lots has changed at Triumph over the years, they sure know how to keep nameplates around. To this day, Triumph’s line holds some storied badges: Bonneville, Tiger, Speed Twin, Thruxton.
Rejoining these icons for 2020 are two other beloved models: the Rocket 3 and the Daytona. So what’s new?
2020 Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT
As you’ve probably guessed from the model names, the Rocket will be available in a standard trim and a “grand touring” edition with hard luggage and more amenities. Triumph’s calling the revamped Rocket “Ultimate High Performance Muscle Roadster.” Big words, and there’s a big new engine, too. The updated Rocket 3 powerplant is “the world’s largest production motorcycle engine at 2,500 cc.” This replaces the old model's paltry 2.3 liters. That translates to 165 horsepower and 163 foot-pounds of torque, according to Triumph. Have any stubborn stumps in the yard?
The other big story with the Rocket is the looks. Where the old model’s unconventional powerplant was balanced by somewhat classic styling, the new model has given up on trying to fit in with Bonnies. Turns out, the last Rocket was just too different to capture the traditional cruiser market like Triumph hoped. Instead, the bike's identity grew into something else: a motorcycle for people who really, really like torque.
The Rocket’s taken on the aggressive, more modern lines debuted by the limited-edition Rocket 3 TFC. Shades of Diavel, but still very much its own thing with that monster engine and distinctive dual headlight setup. This marks a major departure from the norm for the Rocket line. It's also picked up some new features, like these footpegs that hide away along the frame.
Frustratingly, Triumph has not released pricing for the new Rockets. They’ll supply those numbers on November 19. It won't come cheap, so that gives you a few months to save up.
Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition
The Daytona 675 series was Triumph’s follow-up to their middleweight four-cylinder years, which included the TT600 (2000-2003), Daytona 600 (2002-2004), and short-lived Daytona 650 (2005). In 2006, Triumph ditched the inline-four layout and moved to a new, 675 cc triple platform. (Larger Daytonas were also available.) This better differentiated the Daytonas from the Japanese sport offerings of the era while drawing from Triumph’s long history of three-cylinder engines.
The last generation of Daytonas came to a close in 2018. Triumph said they’d consider bringing them back if there was enough interest. While the Daytonas certainly had a following, they were never quite as popular as some of Triumph’s other offerings and sport bike sales in general are weak. However, “overwhelming customer demand” has prompted a return for 2020, at least in limited numbers.
Powering the comeback is the 765 engine, developed for use in Moto2 racing. The first ones sold will be Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Editions. 765 units for North America, and another 765 for everyone else. Triumph claims the new Daytona will offer “the highest power and torque ever from a production 765 cc motorcycle.” (If anyone can think of a production 765 cc motorcycle not made by Triumph, I’m all ears. I think they just want to let us know the Daytona will beat a Street Triple.)
In full race trim, the 765 makes over 138 horsepower. Expect a street-going version to be a bit less raucous. Weight will be down over the older models, Triumph claims, and price will surely be up for the Limited Editions. They'll boast top-spec suspension, brakes, and a pile of other performance parts.
The bike and pricing will be revealed at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on August 23.
