Excellent reviewer. No looking at a dopey face instead of the subject. No spastic, distracting, constant hand waving. No music over dialogue. And relevant, grown-up content. Thank you sir.
I bought the R version. Absolutely love it. To me there is no better motorcycle to ride. It's like riding a rhino with power that runs like a gazelle. Fast and smooth. A fantastic bike.
Under hard acceleration, do you feel slight shaking? Road-tested one yesterday and it would shake a little under hard acceleration. I assumed it was the traction control kicking in, I was in Sport mode.
Great review. I purchased a used 2020 GT 3 with 334 miles. Actually, I won money in Vegas and after getting back to Dallas I bought the bike. The price was $17,250 out the door with tax and other charges. The bike appears new. Not a scratch. I'm 68 and I'm keeping my Rocket in my Man Cave. I have other toys as well. I love this machine. I have owned 32 bikes since 1970 incuding 2 Boss Hoss bikes. The Boss Hoss, although big and heavy, could not out accelerate the Rocket and are not well made. More home-made in quality. Triumph is top notch.
I was going to comment that it probably doesn't handle well, because of the mass of the engine being so high above the axles, but I saw how you could throw it into the turns. Difficult to believe, but very nice. Great looking bike, too.
I was watching this on my 23 inch computer screen and i noticed i was leaning with you in the turns i just started laughing my ass off hahaha what a trip !!!!!!!!
One would think Triump would build a full out touring machine with choice of fairings and latest electronic doodads based on the very potent Rocket III platform to take on Harley-Davidson, Indian, Honda and such, since the engine and chassis components for such a bike already exists...probably with some engine tweaking for more torque at lower rpms. Triumph would garner a sizable segment of the touring market with such a bike.
Excellent bike review mate,after having VMax for a summer and the thing nearly kicking me off at nearly every fast corner,then Kawasaki VN 1500 I certainly missed the torque.Not liking the look of the 2300cc version of the Rocket,this beast has the lot,monster torque and stunning to look at and until your road test not sure how it would handle but you put it through some fast corners and it was a breeze for such a monster,nothing out there that can compete on looks are torque absolute beauty definitely treating myself life’s to short n too.
I test rode this beautiful bike yesterday and all I can say is....I'm going to get one. The only issue I have is....will I trade/sale my current 2019 Indian Chieftain???? I'm no fan boy of any particular bike, or brand....this is simply a sweet bike
Triumph needs to employ you as their photography and publicity agent. You have included some almost poster like superb stills in the video as well. Very well done ..... however I am still not buying one - although I may have to test drive one after seeing your video.
Good by Harley- Davison. See ya later Indian Vantage. Hello Triumph!!! My 1ST two Motorcycles were Triumphs. " Foxy Lady, " my 2ND Triumph, "A" Show Bike in the Detroit Motorcycle Shows picked ^UP^ more Pretty Little Ladies than Banks had Money. Dreams come true for Believers in Almighty God in Heaven, amen. " Thank you Triumph Engineers " " Very Sincerely, " Neal Patrick Fry a.k.a. High Priest a.k.a. Sundown from Detroit, Michigan and The U.S.A.
I think this is the most amazing production bike in the world, but the instrument panel does look a bit naff, maybe if they made it as a straight sided rectangle?
The cool thing about the R and GT, is that you can swap seats and handlebars. Of course it'll cost but, if you want a sport bike with the cruiser comforts Triumph gives you the option. Pretty neat imo.
in GT rider position is more comfortable (extend forward footrest and higher handlebar) but R have some benefits on poor road. you can stand od footrests. for me GT is better but you have decide for yourself.
I'm old school. In '78 an instructor at the American Motorcycle Institute told us students the definition of a motorcycle was something that had no more than two cylinders, wasn't under 500 CC's and wasn't built in Japan. I agree with that. It took Honda 30 years, 4 more cylinders, 20 more valves, and 5 more carburators to match the speed of a 1947 Vincent. And they still can't make them last that long. Yeah!!!!
Why the blip Triumph designed a gas tank for only 18.5 L ?????why ???? I do not get it. My K1600 GA has 7 gal. The new Goldwing has a small tank as well. That is totally wrong. I love the way she looks. It is a work of art. As a commuter, I must think practicality. Moreover, Triumph must provide an optional of hard cases too and slightly wider windscreens.
I had a k1600b for 8 months and....this bike is not designed to be a tourer per say. The GTL, K1600B...or design to go long distance state to state. The Rocket R is made to carve up canyons, speed blasts, and the such. Depending on how you ride, state to state or bar to bar should dictate which bike you get. Unless you are a fan boy of a brand.
That bike is sexy AF but unfortunately I would have to say that Harley-Davidson and Indian beat it because the exhaust note is so tame. I'd put a nice cam with a great lope and and exhaust that sounds more aggressive
What a beautiful bike and…Made in Thailand. It diminishes it to a cold product of marketing, instead of waving it as a pinnacle of British craftsmanship. Such a shame…
This film was taken in UK so why speak kilometre when every thing in Briton is in miles. If you break the speed limit you go to court for being in excess of so many mph. If you travel from Birmingham to London you will cover a distance in miles. All the road signs are in miles so once again, why speak in kilometres?
If you ride a Triumph, make sure to bring a tool kit to tighten all the bolts which vibrated loose during the video. 3 cylinders and 2,500 cc Only British engineers could come up with that BS. I have to listen to make sure that my Gold Wing engine is running.
Great review. Factual, honest, and thorough. What a brilliant engineering accomplishment this new model is. BIG kudos to Triumph; they've smashed it out of the ball park with this mighty bike.
This gent celebrates the English language in his narratives, as well as staying with only that what is pertinent to the subject. A breath of fresh air I enjoyed from start to finish. Kudos my Aussie brother. Being unable to walk or stand very well hurts worse knowing I can't saddle one up. If not for that I'd have one tomorrow.
Couldn't agree with you more about the professionalism of this presentation. The narration was spot on and his enthusiasm came through in a big way. Good news for you is that the motorcycle industry has so many exciting products for the older physically challenged rider. Ural sidecar or any hack can very easily get you back on the saddle. Harley_Davidson Tri-Glide is a very attractive model. And there are plenty of trike fabricators out there offering both traditional trike layouts as well as the avant guard "reverse trike" style. Of course there also the Auto-Cycle class which includes the Polaris Slingshot, Vanderhall and the classic Morgan 3-Wheeler. What intrigues this 58 year-old-man is The Tilting Works front end set-up. This is a reverse trike type has a front end that articulates and closely mimics the traditional 2-wheel motorcycle but offers the stability of 3-wheels. Tilting Works even has an option "no need to put you feet down lock" position for when the rider has to stop at the traffic light! If you are on a budget, (and these days who isn't!) look into MTC Voyager Trike Conversion kit. Best bang for the buck. Good Luck and hope to see on the road. Remember, it's not what you ride, it's that you ride!~GeneralT
I’m pretty picky about how a new bike is designed , everything the Brit engineers and designers have done on this bike is top notch ! The only accessory I would put on this bike that could be removed quickly would be a passenger seat and sissy bar for two up ridding ! It’s a masterpiece !
" I've Always Loved you Hayden Panettiere " and " I'll Always Love 💘 you Hayden Panettiere " " Your's Always Lovingly, " " 8 Mile High Priest " from the " Motor City "
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
Ive just bought a 1900 Yamaha Roadliner. I considered Goldwing, Electra Glide, Rocket 3. I have a zx14r as well for long distance sporty riding.. So I live in the WA wheatbelt where a big motor two up with comfort is at home. I sold my 18 yo 1500 Nomad and imported a F6b from Queensland. ....say Hi to Team Moto Brisbane...The ergonomics of that and the horrendous wind buffeting....despite adding a higher screen ....made me loathe the thing. I tried to trade it on an Electra glide but it was on consignment at Albany Harley. At the time they had no second stock. Anyway I swapped f6b for a low mileage Roadliner. It is 50 kg lighter than my old Nomad and the front gives precise control at low speed instead of wobble wobble wobble....especially with a passenger. Now here comes the revamped lighter Rocket 3....of course I want one now. The way massive motors transform a cruiser is unreal. No effort long striding. Plus the technology that reduces the weight and makes them so balanced. That Rocket 3 takes the tech to a new level. Ive had Triumphs and the engineers have always known what they are doing. The competency is obvious. I did not like the motor on Triumphs big cruisers as I test rode some. The handling and finish however is excellent. The Wings and the 1800 BMW restrict legs with the horizontally opposed motors. I had a triple 995 Sprint which had the torque of a vtwin but more top end. Ive liked Triumphs since I rode a high compression 1965 Bonnie in 1972. At the time it felt like a Rocket.
Mmm, Sweet Dreams Honeycomb, Mmm, Miss MILKSHAKES, The Dreams of knowing 'THIS' Triumph Rocket 3 R is sold across the Steet, *( Plymouth Road )* at " FREEDOM " Indian, Victor Motorcycles at 36534 Plymouth Road. With Tripple Pladed Show Chrome Wheels and " Custom Candy Apple Painted with Performance Packages. Imagine THE Gel Seat you, Honeycomb Feeling like a Peach Cobbler and BANANA CREAM PUDDING with Vibrations between 'Your' Spread Luscious Lege as I "Go Down" Shifting with Thrust. " Sweet Dreams Honeycomb " Your's Intimately, Neal a.k.a. High Priest from Detroit, Michigan.
I've owned a Thunderbird, a Speed Twin, and a Tiger 90. That was in the days when I could almost ride a motorcycle properly. Nowadays at 73 my wife won't let me near one. So no Triumphs for me. What a sensational machine this is....
