Rocket 3 - Could I live with one? Lessons Learned | 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 Review

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Rocket 3 - Could I live with one? Lessons Learned | 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 Review. Having ridden the incredible Triumph Rocket 3 for a few days I have been able to reflect on this massive beast and work out the things I like and don't like about the machine. In this video I asses the pros and cons of the bike and try and work out of I could live with one..
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@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

** Apologies for any issues with sound on this video **

@lordstevewilson1331 4 года назад

Yeah I was just about to post about it, that high pitch ear splitting noise, ouch.

@davesharratt 4 года назад

great vid only i thought my tinnitus was playing up again lol

@greyanaroth 4 года назад

You should check out that high pitched noise. It's been in a bunch of your videos. Are you using a wireless belt pack?

@greyanaroth 4 года назад

Just FYI, I'm a sound engineer so hit me up if you need any help. Be happy to lend a hand. Love your videos! :)

@ikbendusan 4 года назад

you can find and filter out the high tone(s) with audacity. i do this when someone posts something i really want to watch but has high pitched noise 0. download the video as an mp3 or mp4 (e.g. google download youtube mp3) 1. import the audio (you can drag in a video file as well) into audacity 2. choose a portion of audio where the high tone occurs 3. analyse -> plot spectrum -> size: 65536 -> hover mouse over spectrum to find the high pitched noise 4. select the all of the audio 5. effect -> notch filter -> input the troublesome frequency -> Q value of 5 is fine -> ok 6. repeat step 5 for other frequencies if present 7. sync up the audio and watch the vid this video has peaks at 5000 and 8635 hz

@kiwi-on-a-bike660 4 года назад

I know it would be a struggle but I'm sure I could live with one. ;)

@djb7302 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. I actually own a TFC version of this. Used to have an XDiavel. Couldn’t agree more with your comments about feet forward - it’s a real pain in the ass, literally. Riding position on the TFC is perfect for me at 6ft 2. Not so energised as everybody else about the fuel cap - I mean, it’s a fuel cap.... Not bothered about the range personally, although you can’t fill it up without people coming over wanting to talk to you about it - I’ve had a lot of nice bikes, but never one that caused so much attention as this. No issues with the TFT - there’s too many features need to be accessed if it doesn’t have one. I’m fine with the sound - not into noisy bikes. For the pricing - I don’t think anyone spending 25k on a bike is that motivated by price one way or the other. If you’re not sure if you can afford it or not, you can’t. I didn’t find it an issue to move around, but I am quite big. Shaft drive is great, chain on my Diavel was a pain, and I never trusted the belt on my XDiavel really. Thanks again.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thanks for the real world feedback, glad you are enjoying the bike - all the best!

@dennism103 4 года назад

That bike is a masterpiece and totally worth every penny, that's coming from a Harley owner...

@ilikelampshades6 3 года назад

Every bike feels like a joy if youre used to a Harley

@pissedoffveteran7965 3 года назад

Traded in my Sportster and Heritage for a 2021 Rocket GT. Why did I wait, should have done it earlier. Way more comfortable than 2017 Heritage. The power is ridiculously fun.

@GingersKing 3 года назад

@@ryanmalone2681 The funny thing is, with such the bad rap Harley owners have from being blindly loyal to HD, haters like you are so much worse and sound 100x more like a douchebag with your mindless, unnecessary slams. And no, I don't own a Harley. Just pointing out how dumb and petty you sound.

@mijoizagas3747 3 года назад

@@pissedoffveteran7965 I'm on the fence. My Road King has been so good to me.

@pissedoffveteran7965 3 года назад

@@mijoizagas3747 Go test drive the rocket and tell me you smiled the whole way.

@garytilley3217 4 года назад

Lockdown conditions. Possession is 9/10ths of the law. I guess it's yours now

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I wish! Sadly this was recorded many weeks ago and went back well before the lock down - I do have a Tiger 900 in the garage though and I’m hoping Triumph might forget about that one!

@northerniltree 3 года назад

If you're going to nit-pick an insanely capable power cruiser, then all hope is lost.

@uralbob1 4 года назад

Beautiful, gorgeous, but too damn large and heavy. Great effort by Triumph for those whose idea of a big bike is just right. Love from America!

@hoiting1372 4 года назад

I never come across a perfect motorcycle or woman , just have to deal with it 🤷‍♂️

@MrBrookesharley 4 года назад

women please 3 ex wifes later

@UncleJemima 3 года назад

Don't expect to find a perfect person. Just work on being a more perfect you.

@jimanders9971 4 года назад

I could not disagree more, this is an everyday bike (the GT version) and I have put 6000 miles on mine since late January. The seat is actually way more comfy on a long ride than the seat on my 15 Touring. Long rides or short it elicits a great big grin on every ride. If I could only have one bike this would be the one, hardly a garage queen.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Fair enough Jim! Thanks for the comment and enjoy the bike!

@nyplantingsgardendesigners5645 4 года назад

Amen! Enjoy your ride. Compare this to my 1985 v65 sabre and it is a dreamboat. Enjoy and don't let anyone tell you what your house is "worth"

@amphibdriver1 3 года назад

What is the longest one-way ride that you have taken on your Rocket GT? How far can you ride at a steady speed of 80 mph?

@AJ1791r 3 года назад

Bang On! You say it mate!

@jimanders9971 3 года назад

@@amphibdriver1 just finished a 1700 mile trip taking three nights and four days. Nothing impressive like an Iron Butt run or something but the Rocket is very comfortable and I had no problem carrying enough gear. The bonus being whenever we hit the twisties the other cruisers couldn’t come close to keeping up. I can ride easily ride at 80 until its time to get some gas, which was in our longest single leg about 170 miles. But if you are having some fun going way over 80 you will have to stop way sooner for gas, lol.

@sussexbikerpillion 4 года назад

It is what it is. well done Triumph for doing something a bit special.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I agree 100%

@dmaxcustom 4 года назад

I owned the previous Rocket and dont think all that electronic flair and premium crap was needed. And yes please, lets go back to analog clocks and raw unfiltered experience. To me it just seems as excuses to shot up the price for no reason. And yea, I know EuroV makes all I am saying impossible and I hate it. Never been a fan of used bikes, but at this rate, may be the only solution for old school assholes like me.

@roman.getman 4 года назад

TFM, the engine sound of this is more car like, because, well the displacement is car like.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Indeed - still a shame though....

@rahjr65 4 года назад

it is the same displacement as my Mazda3 engine but one less cyclinder

@ydarbg 4 года назад

have I missed something? when did you install the toll barrier 🤔

@karlosh2422 4 года назад

@@rahjr65 I have not yet owned a car with a 2.5 L engine (and I have had different cars over the last 30 odd years)!

@Gethsemanes 4 года назад

for reasons I can't quite explain, the rocket 3 reminds me of the Lawmaster as ridden by Judge Dredd

@steeveedee8478 4 года назад

That would be reason to buy one alone. Dredds bike was a Notron 4000cc V8 (obviously misspelled Norton).

@MrBrookesharley 4 года назад

@@steeveedee8478 its poetic licence

@lovelessissimo 3 года назад

Look up the Honda NM4

@jimmymac9388 4 года назад

I could spend £20k on two new bikes and still have change left over.

@karlosh2422 4 года назад

Yeah, I agree. I have what was a new Speed Twin from last year, and what was an 18 month old Street Triple. With change from the £20k. Although if I was rich enough, I would have one of these.

@Rogdog692002 4 года назад

Yep. Or you could buy 2 Kia’s for the price of a BMW, or 5 scooters for the price of a BMW GS. Wait. Are we doing vehicle maths, or ...?! 🤓

@50450720 4 года назад

Yep, and you’d probably look a dick on both!

@MotoTvWoodsFarm 2 года назад

i need a bike I could take a pillion passenger with me like the bike but it's not for me shame because I like the bike

@YISP7 3 года назад

Your negatives sounded like a rich man complaining about not having enough space for the third Ferrari in his garage :D

@nokneedownian8521 4 года назад

Never owned a triumph but that is my favourite bike

@markettradinggenius 27 дней назад

The Missender, when you rode the rocket 3 in the rain did you experience any mud or dirt on your upper back or did the mud/dirt just get thrown on the rear shock?

@TheMissendenFlyer 27 дней назад

I don’t recall - sorry!

@JonNelson90WBN 4 года назад

It’s absolutely massive. I never realised.

@ThekiBoran 2 года назад

I sold my last bike 12 years ago, '08 FZ1, just now paying attention again as my nephew just bought a bike. Stylewise this triumph is gorgeous, maybe my favorite of ALL the new bikes, for me it's a bit too heavy. One other issue for me is the foot pegs are too far forward. Oops, I spoke too soon, the pegs on this aren't too far forward. It's the GT foot pegs that are too far forward.

@BikerandBits 4 года назад

If it didn't say Triumph on the tank, from the side I would of thought it was a bigger version of the Ducati Diavel

@Pommo70 3 месяца назад

The guy in the truck came back for a second look 😂😂

@whyme4476 4 года назад

I agree with everything apart from the TFT display. Think it fits the bike perfectly.

@breakfortheborder1833 4 года назад

i love my Rocket, have 6 bikes from a Harley to ST1300, but Rocket my fav

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Good stuff - but I imagine you're still in the "honeymoon period" - can you give us an update in 2 years time ;0)

@breakfortheborder1833 4 года назад

TheMissendenFlyer of course I can, what are friends for? Lol

@prat8529 4 года назад

The hissing and screeching noise drowns the truck noise out...😳

@karlosh9286 4 года назад

I had a test ride of one of these today. It is an awesome bike. I found the low speed handling a bit more difficult than my Speed Twin. I guess a test ride longer than 1 hour, and a few more mini roundabouts to practice on and I'd have been fine. I must have looked like a new rider doing their CBT. Once above 10 ish MPH, and on long sweeping twisties it was brilliant. Not as flickable as a Street Triple, but then that is around 1/2 the weight ! The acceleration was breath taking, I'd like a go on a drag strip. I think it would make an awesome drag bike. I didn't try pushing it around, I was too worried about dropping the dealers bike, and that looks hard, as you say. I rode the GT version with cruiser forward pegs. I found this pretty comfortable. Maybe I just rode on well tarmaced roads, I found it more comfortable than my Speed Twin or Street Triple. The issue I had with forward pegs is my feet are trained for the pegs on the Speed Twin, so pulling away my feet would be dangling in mid air hunting for the pegs, until I remembered ! Do I still love it ? yes. Do I still want one ? yes. Would I currently swap my Speed Twin and Street Triple for one ? no. This would still be bike No. 3 for me, maybe No. 4. I just need a house with a garage ( and not my twisty path arrangement of parking bikes in a very secure log shed that is up a ramp ) and a spare £20K . Oh Hum ! I felt a bit like the Terminator, and a bit of a "poser" when riding it. Triumph might sell me one in a couple of years time :)

@iamtherealzombie 4 года назад

In that low angle shot you took, is that the catalytic converter behind the pipes (I assume so)? It looks like something a 10 year old made, looks like some old tin with some pop rivets randomly placed. Understood that nobody would typically see it, but wow. Agreed 100% on the whole "feet forward" riding position. IMO that's for people who want to look cool (which it doesn't, really) more than they want to ride. Also agreed that I find it more comfortable to be leaned forward a bit to take out any of the transmission of bumps to your spine.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Glad we concur!

@noone1704 4 года назад

The dials on the Thruxton would look better on this bike. And I'm with you with the keyless ignition on bikes, do I need another big fob to keep in my pocket when I could keep the key in the ignition?

@kingkrimson8771 4 года назад

"Another big fob in my pocket". On the list of first-world problems, this is top-10 material.

@gerrycollins7079 Год назад

Keyless ignition is a big plus on any motorcycle. There is enough hassle with protective clothing, helmet, luggage, making sure everything else is secure, etc., so starting up and leaving the bike without the need to retrieve your key from its safe place is a significant advantage.

@TheMissendenFlyer Год назад

Yes I know in some cases it works for some for sure...

@paulkinsella6172 4 года назад

The wants are many, the needs are few! I would love one of these in my shed, but as I'm not in the Jay Leno bracket, sadly, it's a no from me. While I'm here TMF, could you ask your friends at Yuassa their views on maintenance chargers as Richie Vegas (!) raised a point the other day chatting with Bruce. Maybe do a video on the subject.....

@davewilton3101 2 года назад

What are some of the highest mileages on your bikes here? I'm thinking about long term reliability. Thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

What my personal bikes you mean???

@me2ontube 4 года назад

Don't ever drop ... you'll never pick it back up

@jonnycando 4 года назад

TheMaloney I had a Rocket III touring...it was a beast on its side but if you know how it’s done you can pick up any bike

@RichardASK 4 года назад

Adrenalin is a wonderful thing, especially, having dropped your bike, you manage ti pick it up before the neighbours see you. I did it with an FJR1300 at the same weight as the Rocket. 290kg.

@pjeng1 4 года назад

Don't worry about it and just call 911 to handle it.

@distractedrider1379 4 года назад

I've dropped and picked up a Honda Valkyrie weighing 343kg. It's all about technique. And this was on gravel too.

@pjbaddict 4 года назад

After listening to the don’t likes, and your suggestions on improvements... you pretty much spec”d out the previous model rocket roadster (which I own) not so much of a leap forward in my mind

@Northernlanes 4 года назад

keyless ignition is great, much rather have than not have, my Multistrada one was fantastic, no more messing with keys to start , just leave in your pocket

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Hmmmm, not convinced.....

@karlosh2422 4 года назад

I like the key in the ignition switch. Each to their own!

@deadpoop_0279 3 года назад

I understand the daily struggle of bigger bikes as I am only 5'9. The last few bikes I've owned was a 2009 MT01, 2010 VMax, XV1900 and now a ZX14R (some little bikes in between R6, GT650, XVS650 for fun). Every bike I have owned has always been my daily rider. Now that my bones are starting to ache a Rocket 3R may be on the cards in the future. Like the Vmax mid pegs are more useful as I can relate to the spine hammering effects of a cruiser. If you ride big bikes all the time you will notice that at a glance the R3R is fine. Your Queen can be a Daily and your Daily can be your Queen. Like a good Missus .... she can be hard to deal with everyday, but everyday you're still happy with her.

@handsfree1000 4 года назад

Mudguards are functional not aesthetic, there to protect rider and bike. Nearly all the triumph range seem to have poor pillion seats. I have to previous Rocket, guess I’ll have to keep it for quite a while

@duckysan 4 года назад

Re: GS Hill-Hold. Note is can also be dis-engaged by another hard pull on the brake lever. This is my preferred method on the RT. Pull once to engage, then repeat. The issue I have with the Rocket 3 in addition to your observations, having ridden it recently, is the unfinished nature of the rear. What's up with a proper mudguard? A styling trend that is entirely negative in terms of usefulness and seems to be propagating with every OEM. Thanks for the great reviews!

@chrisgraham5186 4 года назад

Hear, hear, Chris… as far as the rear (nearly) mudguard goes. Surely if it's a 'premium' bike, they can afford another foot of plastic to fill in the ugly gap. It spoils what could be a great looking bike. It's one area where the original R3 was streets ahead.

@jonasdecroix8208 4 года назад

Its a true beast , the torque the looks and even the handling, its somphting special Impressive how the bike lifts itself when under acceleration evreysecond yoy drive it you feel the power

@hagaxxx 3 года назад

every time you say Triumph, sounds Trump for a non English native person. good video. BTW the size of the UK plate spoils the back look of the bike.

@Hemlck 4 года назад

I am probably the only person who really doesn’t like much of anything about this bike. Too big , ugly, and expensive. And the silly tft and tiny tank....shudder...

@bigmartin 4 года назад

Agreed 100%.. it’s an ugly ass piece of crap

@jimgoodwin6294 4 года назад

I'm with you I'm afraid. I could somehow understand the VMax even if a mate of mine suggested it handled like a "double bed" but the Trumpet? It does nothing for me.... May I ask if its made in the UK? I know my old 900 Daytona was - is this?

@geoffhalsey2184 4 года назад

In a nutshell, a hideous lump.

@noirceur_ 4 года назад

The tail/rear end just looks so "off" to me. It looks like the seat has been shortened cafe style and an extended swing arm installed. Just something not so fluid about it (plus that center wheel mud guard is off putting. Mind that, I think it looks great... but that exhaust is absolutely pathetic. I can't believe the fastest accelerating Triumph ever built sounds like a stock Chevy Spark or Ford Fiesta. It's just unacceptable. And don't tell me about "sound regulations". There are PLENTY of bikes sold in the UK and US that are much louder than this bike that are completely stock from the factory.

@threepot 4 года назад

Unlikely made in the uk? Triumph like us to think they are by covering them in Union Jacks,but most production now in Thailand. At least I own English made Triumphs.

@JLOSTAFF1 4 года назад

Hi Andy, I have the hill start control on my BMW R1250RS - absolutely no issues with it at all, so surprised about the comments regarding the GS? It's also automatic and detects when you're on an incline although you can override it. The Rocket needs the BMW TFT..................

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Just my experience with it Jon, I've not been impressed with it...although I agree on the TFT (actually the Rocket would be better without a TFT IMO)....

@astrobusa 4 года назад

Great review. Excellent points. You've got an eye for detail. Thanks :) I must say, surely the results of a pillion sliding off backwards would be catastrophic. With no fender, it's straight only the rear tyre - in full rotation. Can't work out how that was approved.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I'm assuming they though no one would be daft enough to attempt it! My Mrs wasn't up for it for sure...mind you she has got 3 degrees so theoretically is quite clever....

@bradfalusi898 2 года назад

The pillion is the perfect out. " I'd give you a ride but..."

@yorkshireperson 4 года назад

I can't watch this for the sound, it's like my old grannies hearing aid whistling in the background.

@lord.onk99 4 года назад

I think its the nuts, such àn eye catcher, i could live with it. Great reveiw Andy.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thank you Ken....

@tatuksa 4 года назад

this is my dream bike. i sold my zx14r (zzr1400) and now im looking for a new toy

@brentbartley6838 4 года назад

We got about 6-8 of these at my dealership. Did uncrate and pre-delivery on most of those. We had 2 or 3 with oil leaks from the drain bolts underneath (3 drain bolts on the engine) and one came back in for break in service with one of the engine seals leaking. Not design issues but lack of quality control during assembly, not torquing bolts to spec. Also had a couple bolts on the radiator guards fall out on one of the demos. But I loved taking them on their first test rides. Torque for days, handle well when moving. Handle bars are too wide for my taste but needed for that fat front tire. They are a pain to move when pushing them around by hand. Not as bad as a BMW K1600 but still hefty bikes. If I was in the market for this type of bike R3, Diavel, VMax etc) I'd take the Rocket. And I'd take it over any and all Harleys. But I'd take a Grom over a Harley.

@bradfalusi898 2 года назад

Thanks for the behind the scene peek, improperly tourqed bolts should not be an issue from the factory.

@ekimandersom4478 2 года назад

Shouldn’t the dealership check all the bolts before delivery

@stevec6427 2 года назад

Bolts not torqued correctly is usually due to inconsistent lubrication when fitting bolts. Using a lubricant on a bolt reduces the torque setting to achieve the correct tension on the thread which ultimately is what matters. I saw it a lot in automotive manufacturing.

@dhruvsingh1949 Год назад

A real informative video..!! Been searching for one for very long... Thanks a lot ..!!

@TheMissendenFlyer Год назад

My pleasure!

@farmoboy83 4 года назад

One of those bikes that looks amazing sitting at the garage or in front of a bar but honestly it's worthless as a commuter or anything else. I bet 5 years from now we'll have many on sale for a fraction of the price and with less than 5000miles. A bike to admire but not to ride much.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

...if that's the case then I'll definitely have one!

@theukdave 4 года назад

Have you ridden one? They're actually a fantastic ride

@MaxMeridius0920 4 года назад

I’m 5’8” - this bike is nimble .. fast AF and gets about 40 mpg - the fit and finish is pretty amazing as well .. my second Triumph in the barn 👍🏻

@stevec9959 4 года назад

Just think, with 20k, you could buy 4 or 5 used bikes and have lots of fun tweaking them ...

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Very true....

@christellemichiels4619 4 года назад

4 of 5 bikes 😂😂😂😂😂 that you can do with everything when comparing new to used

@IanFieldhouse 4 года назад

Personally I hate all these flat TFT iPad looking screens on bikes, well done to Triumph for making something different and usable that doesn't follow the sheep! We ride bikes, we don't need computer programmes to tell us how we are doing! Love your reviews TMF, always a few too many personal opinions for me, but your just been honest, so fair play! The only only real problem I see from your video is tank range (extra bottle of fuel on bike when I go touring will sort that out) and the weight is slightly less than my bike now! Thanks for taking the time to show us.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I can only give you my opinions Ian, I’m not saying I’m right!

@xtc2v 4 года назад

No............the BIG problem is price! plus if you look at their second hand value the pain of losing a fair old wedge in the first few years of having it taking up garage space but being little used. I agree that its TFT is big and ugly!

@stephenfleming7056 4 года назад

Good review, The fuel flap does sort of let the quality side down, perhaps there is a billet accessory from Triumph for it. Have keyless on my Harley, just walk up turn on and ride off, great job, no messing about looking for keys or having them rattle about on the bike.

@ams914 4 года назад

If I'm ever ready to "suicide by bike," this is the one. LOL! This bike is officially too fast.

@ThumperXT 4 года назад

Biggest fault is PRICE!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Agreed - well that and that silly TFT......

@lorquet21 4 года назад

Not going to do long distances on a 'cruiser'????? A 130 mile tank range is completely inexcusable.

@minatormyth 4 года назад

Great video thanks. I was hoping you might have folded down the rear foot peg to demonstrate its use. Clearly a lot on that bike took ques and ideas from the diavel.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yes I wish I'd done that as well! Thanks for watching....

@carlton683 4 года назад

Hi there I never noticed any ringing on the video, and I saw your new bike anti theft bar in the garage well nice cheers

@Justh4tguy 2 года назад

Thinking on swapping my 71 speed twin for a cruiser. Either rocket 3 or fatbob 114. Advice please?

@Justh4tguy 2 года назад

Alot more for ur money with the rocket by far but my partner wants to start riding pillion and i love the harley sound not so much the triumph

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

I love them both but I think I'd have the Harley....

@Justh4tguy 2 года назад

Hard to compare the st to the harley as i love it but the harley looks cool as

@rollingthunder45 4 года назад

Hill start FFS! What happened to actually riding a bike, instead of the bloody electronics doing it for you.....men used to be made of clay...........what happened?

@karlosh2422 4 года назад

Err yeah, although I'm kind of guessing at around 320 kg wet makes Hill start is a useful feature.

@ronanrogers4127 4 года назад

karlosh ...not really necessary with such a low seat height. I eventually paid to have it activated on my 1290SA when I embarked on a 4 month trip and had the Motech Trax alloy panniers fitted and a roll top with my tent between them...but while it worked well, I only used it offroad (I’d activate it from the menu while I changed the ABS & traction control). Even with such a tall seat height, it wasn’t necessary on black top, and it prevents you (for several seconds) from rolling backwards, which you sometimes need to do if any vehicles are rolling back towards you.

@rogerbarrett9920 4 года назад

rollingthunder45 - I get what you’re saying but everyone gets a pull away on a hill wrong occasionally but if you did it on this and dropped it - you could hurt yourself !😁

@BigUriel 4 года назад

It costs over 20k, I'd want a few bells and whistles after paying that much for a bike.

@thegreatquidam888 4 года назад

Wait, clay?... My 2014 Rocket's low center of gravity, excellent balance, and maneuverability make it easy to handle (for something so heavy). Unless this new one carries its center of mass substantially higher, I would expect it to be just as compliant. It seems like hill hold would be more useful on a bike with a higher seat. Would anyone small enough to find the Rocket a stretch even consider this motorcycle?

@JetCooper3D 4 года назад

I agree with everything that you have said. I found that moving my Rocket is easiest whilst sitting on it - low centre of gravity and no fear of over-balance and dropping. I don't have a garage at the moment and the showroom finish is rapidly diminishing - will have to settle for a rough MadMax look in a few years I guess. I love my bike - this is my daily commuter and I'm VERY happy.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Good to hear you're loving the bike Jet - interesting to hear what you say about the finish though seems a shame to have to "rat" a £20K bike so soon!!

@kevinbrennan2004 4 года назад

Yeah, agree. Doesn't tick all the box"s for me either.

@sijordan 4 года назад

boxes..NOT..box’s..

@ragerider6283 4 года назад

Nice honest vid. It's a lovely bike but it's a very expensive novelty that's quite impractical in many ways. Although I suspect the heart rather than the head would be chief in the decision making process. I also think you're right that it would be tricky to justify this as your only bike because of it's impractically & over time the appeal may fade. Still a hell of a bike & feat of engineering though & quite the spectacle.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Indeed - I think it's great that Triumph went ahead and actually made this...

@Swaggerlot 4 года назад

Just get the feeling that this was made for bad taste US buyers.

@martindavies8326 4 года назад

Swaggerlot I totally agree with you👍

@ronanrogers4127 4 года назад

It makes me think of Pamela Anderson with cherry red lipstick trying to remain relevant

@davidbesant 4 года назад

@@ronanrogers4127 25 years ago maybe.

@jimgoodwin6294 4 года назад

Who happen to have thousands of miles of pretty straight and wide roads..........

@av-uc4vx 4 года назад

Fantastic bike!!! I want one!!!

@bradleyalexander5821 4 года назад

Watching this “regular” video, makes me feel like all is right in the world. Even just for 14:13 minutes. Now that Rocket 3 is one hell of a dandy bike to look at, just not my cup of tea. I’m wondering if all the “white vans” got together and plotted their “uncle big Brutus” truck to rock up to your driveway to bugger up the video sound? (twice) 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎

@borderlands6606 4 года назад

It's a seriously ugly bike. Looks like it was designed by a Manga comic artist for people whose only criterion is their bike "goes up to eleven".

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Fair enough - I love it!

@christellemichiels4619 4 года назад

Borderlands and what is Your taste ......

@borderlands6606 4 года назад

@@christellemichiels4619 I'm open minded but draw the line at bikes that look like cartoons. I'm sure it's a practical machine for everything from commuting to round the world tours. Another poster said it looks like something from Judge Dredd. Whether that is a good or bad thing depends on your personal taste.

@jonbom2653 4 года назад

I wouldn’t worry about the discolouring on the pipes they look like they’re the same finish as the headers on my bobber and they come up great with regular applications of Autosol and elbow grease. Talking of the bobber one of the main criticisms when it came out was size of the 9litre tank. Now on a long steady run I can easy get 70mpg out of the bobber, which gives it the same range as the Rocket with its 18litre tank doing 35mpg! 🤣

@pistolpete6321 4 года назад

Great review, beautiful motorcycle!

@richardjohnson3463 4 года назад

No thanks! A poser's machine, too much of everything!

@M4rkmcc21 4 года назад

Well most bikes are a posing machine. If not then everyone would just ride a beige plain bike

@jaymorris3468 4 года назад

I think any bike you go for is a posing machine to someone, and this won't be for others, it depends on you preferences, this would be purchased cos its one if not the best in its class for what it's designed to do, the pose factor is a bonus. In the future, there will be other "pose" machines,

@M4BoarBiker 4 года назад

Awesome, just made a coffee. Sit back and enjoy 🙂

@clivegreen2663 4 года назад

“Garage Queen” - I love that! Ps, in these lockdown days just watched your Norway tour again. Brilliant. Perfect when you have lots of time and nowhere to go.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Clive!

@BlueMarbleRider 4 года назад

AC Cobra is bang on with this. Gorgeous in many ways. It has many plusses and looks very art deco - single sided swing arm, wiring in the handlebars and shaft drive. But the bike could have been great, unfortunately, they have let it down with cheap trim: the hideous out-of-character swatch-watch-like TFT - two dials like the speed twin, please. Next, the over use of the gray-silver plastic trim on the rad, in front of the lower forks dominates the eye, followed by the gas cap, like you mention, and the reappearance of the plastic trim below the seat. However, some of those negatives could be changed with aftermarket which will no doubt blossom as the bike becomes more popular. Great vid, TMF. Thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and for the comments!

@noelsheedy 4 года назад

If you had a black metal full mudguard on rear it would work. I hate this exposed back wheel on my street, I ride 12 months of the year, we need real working mud guards, not fashion assessors. Let the fair weather riders take the mudguards off and add they faff, not the other way around.

@Ritalie 4 года назад

What is the RPM at 60 mph and 70 mph? How many RPMS at highway speed in top gear? This is the single most important thing.

@twotiretirade4624 4 года назад

Just to big for me, and having no storage makes me sad. With that said, its pretty bad ass for someone who has the money and wants that style. I like that its different and I think that is what Triumph Wanted... If so, mission accomplished ....

@SpikeyOfficial 4 года назад

I think the lorry driver wanted to be part of the video 😂. Amazing bike but the sound for me is the biggest let down. From what it looks like you would expect something mind blowing from it but nope. Shame the parts weren't up to scratch either. But it is a stunning bike to look at.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

100% agreed....

@shaneelson 4 года назад

I read the description and saw "asses" and was fully expecting another repeat of "cups my buttocks" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@samiam5326 4 года назад

Not practical enough to be an only bike and unfortunately, too expensive to not be an only bike.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

I agree...

@BenelliTomTRK 4 года назад

Have you any info on the security post you got going across your garage doors please sir 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yep loads - video coming soon, stay tuned!

@RexRacer7 3 года назад

A... gaa-raj queen?!?!.. (LOL!) Any vehicle (whether it be a bike, automobile, or boat) that can hit 60 mph in less than 3 seconds... will definitely NOT turn into a garage queen!... Especially, when it can do this while staying under 8,000 rpm's!... This is NO garage queen!... This is the kind of bike that you NEED to take out on road, so you can grin from ear to ear!.. :-)

@DRChevalier 4 года назад

Hey Andy! Thanks for this vid. While you are correct that some items are very subjective I found myself in agreement with you on most everything. Of course you have ridden the beast and I still have snow. I was particularly surprised to learn of the small tank capacity which is to me a design flaw. It’s already a monster so what would more weight mean really? I think it’s EURO5 so that would account for the engine sound wouldnt it? My 08 Harley is pretty loud and it gets fatiguing. The only bile sound I want to hear is my Tuono in full aria but that’s my opinion. I was surprised at the balloon look of the front tire. I’d only noticed it in your video because other views aren’t side on. That big grey blob does nothing for looks. While I have not ridden or even sat on one I’d rather upgrade my ‘13 Diavel. I think it’s prettier. But never an X Diavel. Thanks again mate

@jerryandnancywertzbaugher7778 4 года назад

Love this bike, but it would be third on my list; after I bought a T120 AND a 1200 Scrambler. And if I already had a T120 and Scrambler, I'd be low on cash and long on torque.

@brikfiend 4 года назад

As soon as you said 34 MPG I jumped ship . Why the fook can't they get good mpg out of a machine that weighs only 291 kg ? Maybe if you are a throttle junky I would expect shite mpg , but cruising in normal real world circumstances ? The Bike looks Fantastic though .

@muz1406 4 года назад

I remember when an XS1100 was considered overweight, get back to real motorcycling.

@bbcala9719 4 года назад

Don't get me wrong it's a beautiful bike, but I thought it would sound alot better than that. And you know what can right to mind and a lot of bike guys would of had to think this too. V-MAX. You know when you hear a V-MAX. Mean sounding out of the box and the motor to back that sound up. But nice bike but I'm sure it's very expensive

@jonpram1737 4 года назад

I've heard people complain it's not very "triumph"... but right there in the opening shot - a stained patch right under the engine block ;)

@stuartcarefoot4804 3 года назад

I’ve got a Rocket 3 gt that currently has faulty indicators and faulty panniers, Triumph uk won’t acknowledge my emails, if you buy one expect a lot of down time, in my case a month per issue minimum, even the brake recall took a month and the lock replacement took a month, my bike has currently been down for three of the twelve months that I’ve owned it, buyer beware

@rozovoprase 4 года назад

Looks like Ducati Diavel, which they copped, kind off, nowhere near what Ducati Diavel is.

@nyplantingsgardendesigners5645 4 года назад

I would love one of those. Although the exhaust tips look like folded labia, the good prize inside. Little man in the boat and all that. Now, You don't see the Japanese bashing their own machines. Then the USA and Brits wonder why they are falling behind. IDK about England but here in the U.S. For decades media (big and small) kills their own nation's industry while worshipping the foreign brands. Encouragement and loyalty goes a long way. Thankful to see Triumph back in the saddle although I was B.S.A. man.

@paulyflyer8154 2 года назад

It's a bit like a british film. Full of promise but in the last third quickly fades to a disappointment. They should have taken an extra 6 months to get it 100% right before release.

@Lee-70ish 4 года назад

it’s got a big engine boaster bike ,way too heavy for a decent handling bike , Why call it after a BSA when Trident was the Triumph

@michalrybinski3233 4 года назад

nice, I just learned about something like Guardman garage barrier :) nice bit of kit, cheers!

@thedood4713 10 месяцев назад

I have an older one 2008 touring edition its fantastic for long trips ,I use my vmax for a daily though.

@karlbratby4349 2 года назад

The engine sounds really Lame... !! it would be cool as you say but with a lame engine sound sort of makes it nerdy cool and not Harley short shot cool... thanks for video.

@ninja12lawbreaker 10 месяцев назад

What a beauty, I agree, this is easily Triumph's best looking bike for yonks, I need one rapido

@thomasanderson4664 Год назад

Mines red and I just love this bike. I've had lots of bikes but nothing this cool. It's a dirt bike for the road. And it's easy to move around . I just rode the lake Michigan shoreline all curves man this bike Handel's so nice. I bet I could ride these curves no handed it rides that nice.

@dedo69 4 года назад

There's a high pitch whistling throughout the vid. It's giving me a headache

@malcolmabram2957 3 года назад

I am an experienced biker, and now ride a BMW R1250R. However, this bike intimidates me.

@tonyjshaw 4 года назад

Sounds like the White Van men sent the truck around to annoy since they can't get at you on the road now! Great video.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

:0)

@tomlee6005 4 года назад

No tail tidy will be able to overcome that hideous license plate.......;-)

@1ridgy 3 года назад

Nice looking grand tourer but not really impressed with the finish as highlighted and the 130 mile range. Might have been better with a bigger tank. Engine note is pathetic!