Buy aused Rocket III

Triumph’ s previous rocket still has a mighty motor, but is farm or et rad’ cruiser than thenew’ un. from £4000.

» Earlier bikes with the silver engine are less refined and mechanically noisier. Some very early bikes had weepy shaft drives, too.

» Ignition switches can be dicky, causing the bike to cut out if you waggle the key – it’ll need a new barrel.

» Check for flaking chrome.