Any difference between 2009 and 2013 tour models?

[Ygransom]

I was told that the original tour models had the same engine tuning as the roadsters but at some point it changed. Any idea when they changed it?

The 2007 Rocket 3 Tourer was a Classic with a windshield and soft bags. It had the same frame and tune as the standard Classic. Starting in 2008 Triumph introduced the Touring. It is a completely different motorcycle. Different frame, front end, bodywork and drive. The engine is mechanically the same but uses a different ecu and is tuned more for torque than horsepower.

 

[Jag]

2008 to 2017 are identical except 2013 abs became an option and standard in 2014. My 2013se came with abs according to the sticker and vin# but it did not!

Some 2008 had detent spring issues, other than that they are pretty solid bikes.

I would buy as New as you can afford, unless you desire color choice!

Good luck!

 

[coneye]

Seems the detent spring was an issue with the 2008 model , mine went a few months ago , but it was'nt an expensive fix ,, the mechanic said they must of fixed the new spring stronger because the new one is a different part number . The touring has a narrower back wheel to enable the panniers to fit , but reports were it makes the bike handle better , but has with all bikes , i don't take any notice of this one handles better than that one , i feel thats all down to rider ability ,, i've not rode the standard rocket , but i've certainly been left behind by a few of them , and some with the car tyres in the twisties .

Getting that tune done opens the touring up , but then again its got a lot of power anyway .