India, Sept. 10 -- The touring-focussed variant of Triumph's big behemoth, the Rocket 3 GT, has arrived in India.

Say hello to the new Triumph Rocket 3 GT that has now landed on our shores. Priced at Rs 18.40 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India), the Rocket 3 GT is the touring-focussed variant of the Rocket 3 R and commands a premium of Rs 40,000 over its sibling. Although the new motorcycle shares the same underpinnings as the Rocket R, it gets a couple of functional updates that turn it into a mega mile-muncher.

Like the Rocket 3 R, the GT derivative is a big and badass looking power cruiser. However, it comes with a few new bits that make it more suited for long rides. Compared to the R, the footpegs are forward-set, the handlebar is pulled-b...