With a small but dedicated team of craftsmen, Rocket Espresso continues to build some of the most admired domestic espresso machines in the world from its Milan workshop. Combining traditional Italian espresso engineering with modern usability, Rocket machines are known for their premium build quality, iconic stainless steel finishes and café-level performance in the home. Their machines strike a balance between timeless design and practical innovation, making them a favourite amongst serious home baristas who value both aesthetics and espresso quality.
The Rocket Fast R PID Espresso Machine represents the next evolution of Rocket’s iconic Giotto and Mozzafiato range. Built around Rocket’s renowned heat exchange system and commercial-grade rotary pump, the Fast R introduces a newly developed rapid-heating group head system that dramatically reduces warm-up times while maintaining the temperature stability and tactile brewing experience Rocket machines are known for.
Designed for home users who want true prosumer performance without unnecessary complexity, the Fast R combines classic E61-style espresso preparation with modern PID control, an OLED interface and quiet rotary pump operation. Whether you are preparing a quick morning flat white or entertaining guests with back-to-back milk drinks, the Fast R delivers exceptional thermal stability, powerful steaming performance and refined daily usability.
One of the standout upgrades in the Fast range is the actively heated group head system, allowing the machine to reach brewing temperature in approximately 12 minutes — a significant improvement over traditional E61 heat exchange machines. An OLED display provides access to shot timing, temperature management and machine settings, while discreet controls hidden behind the drip tray maintain the machine’s clean, premium appearance.
The Rocket Fast R is available in two distinct body styles:
- Giotto — featuring Rocket’s iconic angular side panels
- Mozzafiato — with a cleaner, flatter and more minimalist design
Internally, both machines are identical, allowing you to simply choose the aesthetic best suited to your coffee space.
Rocket Fast R PID Espresso Machine features
- Heat exchange boiler system
- Commercial-grade rotary pump
- PID temperature control with OLED display
- Rapid-heating group head technology
- Approximate 12-minute heat-up time
- Built-in shot timer
- Dual pressure gauges
- Quiet extraction performance
- 1.8L nickel-plated copper boiler
- Water reservoir or direct plumb-in capability
- Separate steam and hot water wands
- Cool-touch steam wand
- Thermosyphon system for excellent temperature stability
- Dual preinfusion system
- Height-adjustable feet
- Stainless steel body construction
- Handmade in Milan, Italy
Rocket Fast R PID Espresso Machine specifications
- Boiler capacity: 1.8L
- Water reservoir capacity: 1.8L
- Power: 1,550W
- Pump type: Rotary pump
- Boiler material: Nickel-plated copper
- Heating system: Heat exchange (HX)
- Group head: Actively heated E61-style group
- Dimensions:
- Giotto: 340mm (W) × 457mm (D) × 403mm (H)
- Mozzafiato: 314mm (W) × 457mm (D) × 409mm (H)
- Weight: Approximately 30kg
- Made in Italy
Included with the Rocket Fast R PID Espresso Machine
- Two 58mm portafilters
- Single and double filter baskets
- Blind filter basket
- Rocket metal tamper
- Water connection kit
- Drain hose
- Cleaning brush
- Microfibre cloth
- USB firmware dongle
- User manual
The Rocket Fast R PID Espresso Machine brings together traditional Italian espresso craftsmanship and modern convenience in a beautifully refined package. With fast warm-up times, quiet rotary pump performance and exceptional steaming capability, it is an ideal choice for home baristas looking for café-quality espresso with the reliability and elegance Rocket Espresso has become known for.
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