Triumph Rocket III - 1st Ride 

Mark Fox thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Brilliant comment! I almost want to frame this! Thank you for your excellent points that come from actual experience! I'm a similar build to you by the sounds of it, and I'm sure that I would get used to the warp tunnel effect when you twist it all the way! :-) I was very surprised at how quickly it handled... Cheers and ride safe my friend! :-)

that MPG's a bit low its double that on my R3 Touring

I agree... The R3R is best bike I've owned and ever rode and still own, she's a keeper!

RG Vinson II I'm 5'10" and probably really weak and dont have a issue handling the bike. Other than if the bike is stopped and at a bit of a decline it can be a bit heavy to push back only because my feet slip if there is a bit of sand on the road. Some people make it sound like or think you have to be a body builder to handle the bike and that couldnt be further from the truth. Its not a tall bike but it is wide so someone with short legs would have issues. Its sad to see such a great bike go out of production, possibly due to people thinking its a hard bike to handle. Also if you are getting 25 mpg you have some serious tuning issues. Even when i beat the shit out of my bike its pretty hard to get bellow 30 mpg. Typically i get around 36, ive gotten 42 mpg but that was being really nice to it which all and all isnt great mpg on a bike but who buys this bike for economy?. I had a dealer fuck my tune up and the mileage dropped hard into the 20's until i got it fixed.

@@michaelholmes3446 he's obviously thrashing it. Are you saying you get 50 mpg. He is talking about American gallons judging from the way he spells 'maneuver'.

Russell Cupples Thank you! :-) Great praise! I'll endeavour to remain the same! :-)

Please do

Thank you! Yes, a brilliant bike! Thank you for watching!

Best bike out their well as a passenger

I definitely think that it is a bike that everyone should at least try once in their life! :-)

Wow! You kept up with a Diavel and Sprint GT in the Alps? Fair enough! I will no doubt be riding it again sometime, so thank you for the urge! :-)

Not at all. It's only heavy when stationary. Once going, it's really light. They got the geometry of this near perfectly. However, there's a new one coming out! :-)

Excellent observation on the name! :-) Very nicely put... Thank you for watching and feel free to watch more of my videos! :-) Thanks again.

Yes indeed! :-) Just constantly worried it's going to fall over all the time! :-)

I can't help myself!

Thank you very much! That's very kind of you to say so. I'm glad that you enjoyed it! :-)

Absolutely... I did a later video where I opened it up a little more...

Steve Read Blimey! A supercharger really would change it somewhat! Might need to upgrade the suspension and transmission if you did that I reckon. Definitely the clutch at any rate! But you are very lucky. Thanks for watching!

Wow! Brilliant comment! Thank you. Lots of exhaust options out there... Newr3 and British customs and speedycom.co.uk all do their own versions but you're right about the exhaust being s bit too straight! Zard do very modern looking ones too. And carpenter Racing can do one hell of a package for a Rocket III. Anyway, glad you love your bike so much and keep enjoying! :-) Ride safely!

sounds really boggy...my super magna would smoke it...

hey ;-) ;-) try it without clothes on !! another max superfeeling with the wind refreshing the underneath machinery !!!

Thank you David! :-)

An excellent comment. Thank you. I revisited this bike a few months later and did a video then. I was a lot more confident on it which really helps it come alive... I agree with all your points! Thanks again.

Byron B It was great fun! Interestingly enough, I rode a different one yesterday and as I had ridden it before, I was able to be more positive in my inputs so it reacted well and I enjoyed it more! If you prefer a twin, have you considered the Triumph Thunderbird Storm, Commander or LT? They are 1700cc (104") parallel twins that have 270 timing interval for that V-Twin sound... Anyway, thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you enjoyed it. Ride safely chap!

Dennis Francis Yes that probably didn't go in your favour! :-)

It really was awesome! :-)

+Jonathan Mackie They are amazing machines! :-) My issue is that I find them such hard work b3ecasue I ride them so hard! :-) Thanks for watching!

Too right! But I had more fun in a later video where I really end up hooning it even more! :-)

E. Simons you’re

+Moto Bene :-) Yes, it's rather amazing! See my later vid on the Rocket III, had a whale of a time! ;-)

+Captain Rambunctious It is a bloody Whale, but with the speed of a Dolphin!

***** Very well put!

You are going to love it I'm sure; "Be Safe"

evo moto :-) I'm in Aylesbury but grew up in Northants, so know Bedford too... :-) The Rocket, don't you find it just a bit too heavy? or are there straighter bars that stock because I felt that they bent in towards me too much... That would help the manoeuvring for me! :-) It's a pity about the economy though. That's how I sell the idea to my other half... "It's got really good fuel consumption dear!" :-)

Oh I know Aylesbury, my old man lives just outside of Wendover…perhaps a pint when I'm next there then fella! I only find it heavy after I've been riding another bike like my Daytona, or a supermoto for example, but otherwise it's surprisingly agile and 'flickable'. I'm 6' 1" and would imagine having issues if I were less than 6'. It's actually very good at low speed maneuvers but the clutch is a tad heavy! …and yeah, it's great when it's not in traffic, but now I get to tell the wife I need a new dualsport to commute on as it's 'safer' and more economical - the safety angle ALWAYS works!

evo moto Safety and economy are the 2 I go for... I'll work the safety angle! :-)

jffrocks it's always something you should try once... just a great fun experience!

Thank you Nicholas! Nice choice! I ride the Thruxton R these days... :-) But still love the Rocket...

+Hategplus crevice They really are! I got to grips with it better in a later video, as in this one, I was just too scared of it.. Thanks for watching!

Captain Rambunctious Just subscribed Capt. Brilliant fun!

***** Thank you! :-) And thanks for watching.

I had the TOR Triumph exhausts and the people in the surroundings when I did a ride told me each time they heard it coming from far away, not a sharp sizzling bad sound but a profound majestic sound like a HELICOPTER arriving !!!! hahaha, too much joy in afterburning sound also !!! so deep, so overwhelming plopping !!!!

aapddd Better with pipes :-)

Ha ha! Yes… definitely better when older…

What is your current bike?

Harley Davidson - Low Rider S. It will be my last HD.

Yes you do! :-) It's a big bike but I'm sure yo get used to it! I loved it, just doesn't fit in to my current way of biking, but I'm sure that it will! :-) Thanks for watching!

Thank you for the info! Yes, maybe I should put in a disclaimer saying that I haven't ridden a Harley, yet hope to, and all my suppositions are pure conjecture based on what I have read in marketing publications, forums and review websites... Yes, I enjoyed the Rocket a lot, and can't see a Harley handling as well, although some argue that the V-Rod is very good...

I just felt a comment was in good order. You actually say, in the video, that this is probably how it is to ride a Harley. And the V-rod...well, I've tried that one too. Some like it, some do not. I was a bit dissapointed. You know the Harley owners do have a tendency to claim that Harley was first and that all the others are copies...some like the mother, some prefer the daughter! Happy new year! (Sorry, all Harley owners! It's just my opinion!)

+notrondayt9 You are very lucky! :-)

+Captain Rambunctious Thanks Captain very happy that Triumph are back in business and im able to support them also have a 955 daytona and its a red one so its fast....cheers

notrondayt9 Wow! Awesome! :-)

John Williamson You're most welcome! Thank you for the kind words. I'd suggest that as it is shaft driven, your standard maintenance costs will be in servicing, tyres and washing the bike... Keeping it nice and shiny will be your most effort. It's lovely and will do twisties if you put a lot of effort in but it might be tiring after a while! I certainly feel that way after a day in the saddle doing twisties on my Thunderbird Storm. However, you can still have a very comfortable days riding which takes no effort when you take it easy... Tyres should last initially up to 6,000 miles on the stock tyres, but Michelins should last longer, up to 10,000 miles. Hope that this helps...

Watching the vid again, you may be right! I think that the Thunderbird and scrambler make me laugh as much! Oh, and the speed... There's just something about triumphs and the noise they can make!

The storm because I have long legs and the foot pegs are further forwards, the Rev range is better, fuel economy is better and the handle bars are lower which I felt more perfect for my size. I'd try both though as just because the storm fits me perfectly, the rocket might be your type! Both are amazing bikes and the rocket pulls like nothing else! :-)

Glad you enjoyed it!

I do indeed talk to myself even when not recording! It keeps me sane and calm when there are so many tosspots around! 😊 Thanks for watching and for the comment! Enjoy your T Bird! I know I enjoyed mine whilst I had it!

Think of the little one Paul

yes that is true ! it has a big inertia but once it's riding it rides like a pedal bike hahaha, so sweet ! also when driving at very low speed, in a parking lot for example, and just turning a bit ... never use the front brake while turning ! It accelerates like a rocket ( lol ) and drives like a charm ! Brakes are very strong reacting. I did 10 liters per 100 km ...... Yes, in the SHARP corners or the round-abouts you cannot take them with speed like a sports bike, you must keep the weight in attention, just easy turn keeping the bike as vertical as possible .... it's all about inertia !!! Cheers !!

It's 1695mm wheelbase. which is 66.7"... All the stats are here: www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/motorcycles/cruisers/rocket/2016/rocket-iii-roadster/variants/rocket-iii-roadster

Fantastic to hear! Well done! :-) I hope you are still enjoying it!

1990 they’re quite the beast! Should be cheaper now. I did another video a little later on where I explore it’s performance a bit more. I was quite intimidated when I first rode this!

john rutkowsky love it too but I reckon the new one out next month will be something more!!

@@CaptainRambunctious what year is that one in video gonna get me one in the spring

john rutkowsky that’s a 2014 model sir.

@@CaptainRambunctious thanks

I learn something all the time! I love motorbikes! :-)

Me too Captain!!! My Thruxton R has Zero miles on it because of the New England weather here. The Rocket will be out this weekend for sure. Great vids Sir and you do it well!!! I would love to come and visit the Mother Country and ride there!!! Cheers!

Charlstin Yeung Thank you, I'm glad you liked it... :-) Thanks for watching...

Hey why did you not really like the rocket 3 ??? The storm is a really nice bike !!

What an awesome post! Thank you. Really informative from someone who owns one! :-) I'll take a look at that youtube channel... I'm looking forward to riding the new Rocket sometime! :-)

@@CaptainRambunctious thanks for the reply! as Motorman likes to say, people will spend $30,000 on a motorcycle but hesitate to drop even $150 learning how to ride it correctly. the DVDs are great - that's where i started - but it all came together for me when i took one of his classes that a couple of former NJSP motor officers taught for him.

It’s dead centre I believe!

@@CaptainRambunctious Yes sir, that's what I saw. I know you were so taken aback with the power,. You were in limbo with how much umph it had. Umph, as in Triumph. But i watched your ride with Bigglesworth, and your bobber doesn't seem a slouch in itself. You really have it lookin, Tally Ballysweet. And you did keep the pace with Bigglesworth on his new, Tlllruxton R? , Is it? Y'all had a blast, and that's good. Byeeee 👍

@@peterford9369 I did keep pace! He could rinse me in the corners which is why he’s happy behind because if I get round the corner, he’ll happily do it… we do have fun!

haoudzenijakkaa My local dealer now has one as a demo so it's next in my sights! Don't worry. It's still on the drawing board! :-)

Dave Seekers No. about 250 odd km/h

threepot Completely hooning, about 35mpg, and when just bimbling about at 60mph around 48mpg...

I regularly get 7l/100klms up to about 140kph. Above that it will start to climb. Long periods at 160 kph it will drink about 8-9/100

Superb! I don't doubt you! It's is quite a machine! Thanks for watching.

Captain Rambunctious It was my pleasure.

TheSpyChecker You're welcome! They are an absolute hoot!!

Crikey! That's quite some fantasy! Great fun though! Don't forget to watch my later Rocket hooning video as I tend to thrash it a bit more... Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!

spot on , you can let the clutch out in 5th gear and she will pull away

I did! It's one of my mother's choicest words... They pull left? I find it rocks right when revving it. Ah well, amazing machine, just not at all practical for me at the moment! It was surprisingly nimble once it was moving over about 10 mph... Glad you enjoyed it!

They're amazing once you mildly tame them! Check my later hoon on a rocket video... Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

I'd love to have a go on one, but don't think I'd even be able to hold one up! They are just one massive amazing beast of a bike. toodle pip

Chris Sugar Only at a standstill. The weight is surprisingly low down, so as soon as you are moving you are ok! :-)

@@chrisrag1346 "toodle pip." We don't have that in Brooklyn but there is a poem about thirty purple birds. Look it up. It has a punch-line ending.

+DuckwalkSupreme :-) They are very good! Having ridden it a few more times, I think it handles much better. Just takes a while to get used to it if you haven't ridden something that size before! :-)

No, I can understand that. What are your criteria? If it ticks all the boxes, then go for it! You only live once... That is if you can afford it of course. No point losing your house...

Captain Rambunctious ya know I think I agree. I've only seen video of the roadster. Do you know of a video review of the tourer version?

I'm afraid I don't know if any. Most dealers only stock the roadsters as demos so I haven't managed to find one. If I see one though I plan to ride it. Too many people ask me about the touring version. I can only imagine it just feels a little heavier due to the extra 40kgs or so due to the panniers and screen etc. Must be more comfortable though... again, I wouldn't worry about the differences as it's still the same bike. Might be worth asking shadetree surgeon what he thinks as he's pretty much done everything you can to a Rocket... Good luck!

Captain Rambunctious actually i found out today that it's a bit different. The roadster is about 150bhp and the touring is about 100bhp.

Crikey!! Really?! Well then what I would do is put panniers and a screen on the Roadster... Simple.

I did some on my later Rocket video... I could try the bike again and record some slow manoeuvres if you like. Quite easy to balance as the weight is so low down. Will see next year. Happy New Year!

Well. Good question. Slow speed 8 in a box like that size... In the Netherlands it is part of the motor cycle examinations. But then you usually drive a small custom like a ltd450. And it was quite some time ago since I practiced that. Anyhow. As I wanted to be able to handle my bike completely I went to a big parking and tried. Not good. Very not good. With all the extra's my Rocket X is 400 kg. I had to lift it again. Luckily no damage. I think I was to unstable and insecure. Than I asked a driving instructor for some advise. The bike is to long. Sitting quite straight up will not work. But with a little more speed you can give the bike a side slope.... And the radius decreases. Starting with bigger 8 I worked back to the box of 9x6 m'. Maybe that I do get a little outside the box somewhere but in general it is possible. But you need to be on higher speed, than it is possible. And after a while trying it gets quit a kick. Turning on the road in one time is still a challenge :-)

Hennie Nijrolder A sad story but a useful one! i though that as long as you rode the biting point of the clutch and dragged the rear brake, this works on all bikes... I've certainly seen some Harley riders do quite extraordinary slow manoeuvres! Sorry to hear you dropped it but glad it's ok! Will still see if I can give it a go on another Rocket myself sometime so that I can see... :-) Tally bally Ho!

Sad. A little. Big guy. Big bike. And see it goes down in slow motion. Oeps. Lifting the bike was more shamefully. 😏 And a big lift of course..... And the clutch and rear break are basic. You drag it round. More or less. Without rear break would be to much a challenge. I think. And like to see the video from the Milwaukee twins. Maybe I will learn something. Always good to look how anybody else does it.

Hennie Nijrolder Always good..

They are great fun! I did another Rocket video called Hooning on a rocket 3, have a look? Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

In that case it's what I always think... Demo bikes never have the correct tyre pressures... I always take my tyre gauge with me before I demo bikes now, because theyre always about 10psi too low... Dealers need to look after the demo bikes better... Thanks for the advice. Should help others! TBH!

Good morning. Um, what new Rocket? It's being discontinued due to EU rulings isn't it?

Captain Rambunctious Ow. I read online last week that a new Rocket 3 was going to be released in 2017. Maybe I got my wires crossed with a Nasa article

Google User Ha! Maybe, but maybe you're right.. They're keeping that very secret if they do... It will have to be heavily shackled to get it to pass the EU4 emissions tests though... Maybe a supercharger would help! ;-)

Not much actually, although I reckon you'd get much better than 40?

Captain Rambunctious My average MPG on my 2014 R3R is 35...best I've had is 45 on a long run and worst is 25 when hooning about being a pratt

Mark Buck I can imagine! :-)

Mark Buck yeah I got 45mpg on a ride up to Dallas one time, could probably push 50 if you didn't accelerate hard at all, but it's just so damn difficult not to! Right now I'm only getting 20mpg :( as I sit in traffic every day, a 10 miles commute takes 35 minutes… It's still a massive blast to open it up when there's a gap in traffic though, feel that back end sliding around (although it's not helping the mpg I'm sure! haha)

evo moto It would scare the living daylights out of me if the back end was sliding around behind me on this!! You're more of a man that I am! :-) Time to watch some of your vids methinks! :-) Tally Bally Ho!

I'm afraid that I don't know about the problems, but as this is the last year they are produced, I would have hoped so...

The problems were exaggerated and often caused by poor work at dealerships. Where the dealers were competent, the complaints were few and far between. Another problem is some people buy these bikes purely for hard and fast take offs causing clutch, tyre and sometimes gearbox problems. When they have had their 10000 miles of fun, they are put up for sale and some other poor bastard gets stuck with the poor reliability. If you get a well maintained bike, it should serve you well. I'm a happy 10 year 100000klm owner.

Rajesh Khairajani it's being discontinued due to it not being able to pass the Euro4 emissions requirements. There are no rumours of a replacement yet but I wouldn't count on it. They said the same about a 765 Daytona and it now looks like March next year for that. It will depend on whether they think a newer model of Rocket will sell...

I really do NOT understand ( as I am not a specialist technician ) why it cann't pass the euro 4 emissions requirements !!! it has fuel injection electronicaly controled and 2 spark plugs per cylinder ...... that would be perfect no ??? @@CaptainRambunctious

I believe that it still gives too much emissions out due to needing a larger cat. However, there is a new Rocket coming... Shhh.... @@georgeR3Roadster

Oh yeah ?????????????????????????????? @@CaptainRambunctious

@@georgeR3Roadster Yup. Announced soon. Ver different. Still big engine. Lighter though... Think mash up between the Rocket 3 and a Diavel...

That's good! Most people laugh at me! ;-) Thank you for watching!

It feels a bit top heavy below 5mph, but light as a feather above that.. So excellent to ride. :-)

But not to bad below 5 MPH??

Russell Cupples Not too bad... Just a bit more concentration needed, but that's the same with all bigger bikes.

I understand

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Not with a better new one coming out!

Yes, but no. I thought it was an amazing machine and great fun, just not practical for my needs. Too big and thirsty... But yes, if money was no object and I didn't need a bike for filtering / lane splitting, then it would certainly be on my list! :-)

Captain Rambunctious I wouldn't have it as my only bike, I have a Ktm Sm-t too for my everyday work horse ;)

East Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire (the Chilterns mostly...)

It's nice. Gives you a bit of up-and-down, too.

Robert Brandywine Everyone likes a bit of up and down...

i think that I got about 40mpg with it... Is that bad for such a beast?

@@CaptainRambunctious not at all

It's actually quite frugal when you consider bikes half the size use 10-20% less. Bikes like Harleys really use the fuel at high rpm's. An R3 needs to be doing above 140kph before the consumption rises.

+uniteehumaine Um, it's a tricky one. I think that as long as you concentrate hard on your slipping of the clutch and dragging the rear brake when slow riding and turning, you should be fine. Once going more than 5mph say, it's a lot easier to ride, just feels heavy at very slow speeds... It's when you are distracted at slow speeds that you are likely to drop it... I would say test ride it. It would easily suit your needs, and is very comfortable, but I would just question having one as a novice, purely for the slow riding part. The again, practise that a lot before you get the bike and you will be a lot better than experienced riders who never practise anymore.... It's a brilliant bike and if it flicks your switch, then go for it! :-)

cheers pal! appreciate that you took your time to answer! I think I will go for it and take it easy until I get used to its weight and way of handling. thanks again!

uniteehumaine Sounds like a perfect idea! Enjoy! :-)

+uniteehumaine I suggest that as a beginner rider that you do not get a Rocket 3, I would wait until you have more experience with bigger bikes or medium ones up to the rocket 3. I have ridden bikes all my life, starting many years ago with scooters and then progressed onto a BSA bantam 125 cc, (a very long time ago) that was easy to ride and very light. As I got older I went onto 600 cc bikes that were heavier, I learnt a lot about counter steering on these, like on my Triumph Bonneville. The last 5 years I have been riding the Rocket 3, even for me that was quite a move up in power and weight. First thing I noticed on getting the rocket was its weight, especially when it was static and not moving. You have to make sure that its balanced at all times even when mounting it, also when coming to a stop or on uneven ground or on a hill start that turns to the left or right immediately, that is where one could drop it as you pull away, but you get used to it. Once I got used to its weight and my mind was mentally aware of how planning ahead was vital, the whole thing became second nature to me. The rocket will just about stand its self up once you get to 5mph, such is its low centre of gravity, what with most of the weight being low down, so yes after you set off its no problem. Just be aware that when stopping you need to be centred and well upright and look for the camber at the stopping point on the roads surface. If you are physically strong anyway this should be no problem for you. If you are looking for a bike that you can throw through the corners, then this is not the bike you want, its a cruiser after all. That is not to say that it will not corner well, it does in fact, but you have to make sure you are prepared for it and counter steer hard and then let the rest come to you. Having ridden my rocket the length of lands-end to the highlands of Scotland and more, I would not ride anything else. The feeling of power and stability and the rush factor is like nothing I have ever known or ridden in my long life. In fact after riding countless bikes The Rocket 3 is the one I shall always ride from now on. But, having said that, I would not advise a beginner biker to start with one, they need to gain some experience with medium bikes first then maybe after a couple of years, try the Rocket 3. Owning one is something that you never stop having to talk about, people stop me all the time to take photos, usually with them on it and me taking the picture. Mine has all the extras, the whole lot! and I keep it shining and pristine. If you get one your life will change and you will never stop talking about it, because they want to know what it is, as can be seen from my long drawn out essay here!!! Hahha. Good Look mate, I hope you own the Rocket one day, you will never look back, but just be careful though and take your time. Making a bike go fast is something that any fool can do, but making it stop fast is where the skill comes in. The bigger the harder.

Paul, thank you very much for your advise mate! I will definitely consider that. I started on a 600cc honda hornet, got used to that, but it seems too small in size for me. I will try to learn more about handling it in lower speeds and take it from there. I'm not too much of a speed freak, I get the speed part from other hobbies when skydiving and base jumping :) I like the idea of just cruising in the countryside, listening to music, and enjoy the scenery, letting my thoughts go far away. And yes, rocket 3 is something I always dreamed of since I saw it for the 1st time few years ago. One of these days mate..:)

Very true... If you need the dealer support where you are, then that's a mistake by the companies who don't nurture their dealers... Thanks for your point and for watching!

And the same in mainland Europe I've seen it in action, leaving uk with big nail in my mates Harley tyre ,send a text from a ferry at 8:30pm to Rotterdam Harley by 9pm it's sorted bike is picked up 9am next day as we land then coffee while puncture is fixed I was a spectator on my 05 triumph speedmaster and we both wondered would I have got the same treatment but ten years on I ain't had to test that yet 🇬🇧🇺🇸

@@paulenglish5389 Why would you need a dealership to fix a tyre? Any bike tyre shop can do that

Hmm... The power isn#t excessive. The handling of the 2 bikes is similar. I loved my Thunderbird Storm, but if you have the money, then I think that you have to have the Rocket for even a small part of your life... :-) You will have a little more legroom on the Thunderbird though, so try both if you can...

Captain Rambunctious it would seem the only way forward is to have a good test ride of them both. Cheers for the reply mate

GrievousTulip you're welcome! I'm afraid so but at least you should now know what to look for... 😊

It does go around curves very nicely but you have to put effort it. You need to tip it in and then hold it over through the corner. However, it does flick nicely one way and the other. It is definitely not a sports bike but it goes amazingly with that engine! :-) Does that answer your question?

Thanks, i guess ,i have to make a Testdrive

kuhtreiwer A testride would always be the better option anyway... Good luck and happy riding!

bernard Webb Thank you! Not quite, Aylesbury... Thank you for watching! Hope you continue to enjoy!

Captain Rambunctious ahh, of course, nice to see Hemel through a crash helmet again, I was a motorcycle courier in the Eighties..mental job, 70,000miles one year on a 650 Silverwing! Former Hemelite too.

bernard Webb That's quite some riding! I lived in Hemel for a year. Quite a nice place! Some excellent shops!

56st 10lbs… yup! Amazing bike. The new Rocket 3 is even bigger

If it's lighter than your Harley, then try one. I think that all Harley riders should at least try a Thunderbird Storm and Rocket III. I know someone who's now on their 8th Rocket III! Great great fun... Just doesn't tick the boxes for my uses, but for a giggle, it's outrageous!

its only downpoint for me is its lack of traditionality regarding looks. I'll always be a 50's throwback I'm afraid :)

Hepcat Harley As is evident in Calm Biker's video! ;-) Far be it for me to tell others what to think and do! I have a hard enough time deciding for myself! ;-)

Not really, it's a triple! Each cylinder is 767cc! There isn't really anything like it.. If you liked the bike do watch my later ride on it, called Hooning on the Rocket 3... I had got used to it by then and had a lot of fun. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-)

@@CaptainRambunctious ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GQFK_9sL4T0.html

tony edwards ha! Thanks Tony... thanks for watching!

Dave 646 yes, sometimes the helmet cam is hard to stabilise... i find it depends what you are watching it on. In a TV or bigger screen it's worse than on an iPad or phone... Thanks for trying to watch though!

+Russell Cupples Thank you! I've done a few more. If you click on my name and then videos... I've also done a more recent Rocket ride where I'm a little less scared of the bike... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GQFK_9sL4T0.html Thanks for watching and commenting... Happy New Year!

Well I haven't found anyone I'd rather talk about motorcycles .The way you do it is well it's just good

Russell Cupples Thank you.

The same size as the cylinders in a 7.2L Dodge Viper! :-)

Captain Rambunctious I can quite believe it. I was actually at a Triumph dealer last weekend and I saw one on the forecourt. Bloody hell! But I'd rather have the speed Triple. To quote BVG - 'what a Jizz machine ! I want one. That or a GSXR. Thinks.... must pass full bike test and 'code de la route'. What a pain.

vitaly deuterium But it will all be worth it old chap! :-)

The bikes pistons are the same diametre as those of a Dodge Viper NAS car. That is what inspired the bikes build when John Bloor watched some racing while in the states.

I do try!

Good afternoon sir. I take what you say. It was after all the first time I'd ridden such a large bike . I have ridden it again recently. Feel free to watch that vid and see if you are of the same opinion. Thanks for watching.

jean-marie piaget Thanks. Sorry about that. I don't have the chest harness, so it will have to wait I'm afraid. But thanks for watching!

Yeah I agree with this... Having the camera on the helmet is very off-putting when you are riding. The normal - and *necessary* - head movements are exaggerated in the video, and especially when the viewer is sitting still...