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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | Rocket III | 
			
				| Years: | 2004-05 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 2294 cc / 140 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 101.6 x 94.3 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Digital inductive type via electronic engine management | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 103.6 kW / 140 hp @ 5750 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 200 Nm / 20.4 kgf-m / 147ft.lbf @ 2500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Shaft | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Tubular steel, twin spine | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Upside down forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel: | 3.5 x 17, 5 spoke | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel: | 7.5 x 16, 5 spoke | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 150/80 V17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 240/50 V16 | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 32° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 152mm / 6.0 in | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Height 1165 mm / 45.9 in Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 970 mm / 38.2 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1695 mm / 66.7 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 740 mm / 29.1 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 320 kg / 704 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 350 kg / 771.6 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.7 US mpg / 44.1 Imp mpg | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.2 sec | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 219.4 km/h / 136.3 mph | 
			
					
						| Reviews: | Motorcycle-USA / Rocket III Vs. 2005 Yamaha V-Max Motorcyclist / Motorbikes Today |