TRIUMPH CASTROL ROCKET WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT DALLAS INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW THIS WEEKEND
Dallas, TX (January 22, 2015) – The Triumph Castrol Rocket, a streamlined motorcycle set to attempt the FIM land speed record, will be at the Dallas stop of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show this weekend, January 23-25, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
Powered by two Triumph Rocket III engines, the Rocket produces over 1,000 horsepower and 500-plus lbs. of torque. The team’s goal is to break the motorcycle land speed record of 376.156 mph with the ultimate goal to surpass 400 mph.
Spectators will have a rare chance to get up close to one of the world’s most technologically advanced streamlined motorcycles. The Triumph Castrol Rocket will be on display during show hours: 1-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. While there, attendees are encouraged to enter Triumph’s raffle where one lucky winner from the U.S. show tour will receive a $5,000 certificate towards parts, accessories, clothing and merchandise online at shop.triumphmotorcycles.com.
TRIUMPH CASTROL ROCKET SPECIFICATIONS:
* Chassis: Carbon Kevlar monocoque
* Dimensions: Length 306” / Width 24” / Height 36”
* Engines: Two Triumph Rocket III engines tuned by Carpenter Racing
* Displacement: 2,970cc combined per class rules
* Horsepower: 1,000-plus horsepower at 9,000 rpm
* Torque: 500-plus lbs. combined
* Suspension: Custom made by Hot Rod Conspiracy
* Engine management and data acquisition system: MoTeC
* Fuel: Methanol
* Engine Lubricant: Castrol Power RS™ 4T 10W-40 full synthetic oil
For more information on the Triumph Castrol Rocket, please visit CastrolRocket.com (http://www.castrolrocket.com).
About Triumph
Triumph Motorcycles is the British motorcycle marque that produces a wide range of sport, cruiser, adventure and touring motorcycles. From the storied Bonneville to the class-leading Speed Triple and Daytona 675R, Triumph offers a blend of design, character and performance that result in truly distinctive motorcycles. First established in 1902 and now located in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England, Triumph has always set the pace for category-winning machines. The company is solely owned by Bloor Holdings Ltd., and Triumph Motorcycles America, its North American operations, are based in Atlanta. To see the full range of Triumph motorcycles, visit www.TriumphMotorcycles.com (http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/).