2008 Triumph Rocket III - Review

[@craigpennington1251]

For riding long distance-you want a big bike. Approaching fast semi trucks won't blow you off the road. I've experienced it once and that was all it took to get a big bike. These things are great . After riding one of these-the Harley went by by.

[@SerratedMobius]

Completely agree. Being next to a semi on a sportbike is not fun lol.

[@zimtuff]

Yes, I love overtaking road trains on these

[@y0ur_name_here]

Have a 2012 Daytona 675r and a 2014 Rocket III. Absolutely love them both. Fantastic bikes.

[@jw11432]

I own a 2012 R3 and I disagree that it's difficult to hold when stopping. I feel that it's well balanced, but I wonder if there were any significant design improvements between an 08 and the 12, though. However, I have to say that this is THE bike for big guys. I'm 6'4 and about 220, so this bike feels "right". I'm not cramped and I don't feel like an adult on a childs bike. I just fit. I can't say I'd recommend anyone under 6'0 getting this bike. Big toys for big boys!

[@SerratedMobius]

It was difficult for me simply because I wasn't accustomed to riding something that weighs 800+ lbs lol. I'm used to light and flickable and that riding style doesn't work on this behemoth. That's all

[@dickjohnson5025]

I’m 5’9” and 200lbs and have no problems with mine. Fall over when stopped? Pussy.

[@andrewc1227]

SerratedMobius that’s all it is mate, once you are happy with the size it becomes natural. I’ve got an ‘09 and love it.

[@dickjohnson5025]

Andrew C The first time I sat on my 2016 I expected it to be top heavy and a bear to hold up. Much to my surprise its quite the opposite. I can sit on it in the driveway with both feet on the ground and no hands on the bars with ease. The low center of gravity makes all the difference in the world. So different from my Harley Fatboy.

[@restylingconcept]

I'm 68, 5'7'' and weak compared to when I was young. I put 30K miles on my 2018 in 3 summers. I'm used to Harley baggers so the Rocket is easy for me. Best bike I've owned.

[@wazzabeckett3040]

I have 2006 rocket3 ride on new zealand roads it handles like a dream I don't find it had to handle at all when stop. The only thing I thought they could have put on it was a reverse gear

[@tjmac1453]

This is the best review of a Rocket III. I have owned three so far. I always refer people to this video when I go to sell one.

[@mkbr-yt]

Hey Man, you really got me at the first 10 seconds of your video. You are good at this. Subscribed!

[@QBTO]

Very funny review, but the reason the bike moves whilst revving at standstill is because of the longitudinally mounted crank. BMW's twins and Moto Guzzi's do exactly the same with half the torque. And the Rocket has been in production since 2004 the Thunderbird 1600/1700 came along 5 years later.

[@paddingtonbear5172]

A bloke i know fitted a garett turbo on his . Then for good measure threw a bottle of nitrous oxide on as well . He did it because as a mechanic , he could . He describes the power as blissfully powerfull . His car is a bog stock 2015 toyota corolla auto . Makes sense ay . Cheers all . From Queensland Australia .

[@786philb]

I love my R3. Its a presance on the road. People even now stand and take pics never seeing one before. Woman grabbing cameras to take pics in the street and I'm not talking just younger woman either. Lots of older blokes also standing in amazement. Feels a bit freeky To be honest.

[@ChaosRandom63]

Eric, holy hell I had no idea the Rocket 3 was....well, the bike Satan would ride if Satan rode. Great review mate! You wanna talk me into letting you review my R1S? See ya at the shop.

[@dixiedog1179]

You said the magic words,,,,6'3",,,,I like big stuff thanks for the post, but do elaborate on the comfort for a person of our height, I'm 235 LB but 60 years old. not scared of heavy.

[@r-iii-rturbo9157]

2008's are 140bhp not 148. The Roadster version, 2010 onwards, are 146bhp or 148PS (metric horsepower) i think that's where the confusion comes from

[@Handleviz]

I rode a Rocket III the first year they came out. I'm short. Found the bike to be very nimble, easy to handle and maneuver. I would like to point out, I also have had joint replacements in both legs so a well balanced bike is vital. He had trouble at 6'3"? Why?

[@SerratedMobius]

Not alot of experience with +800 lb motorcycles. Every bike I've ridden before that was half the Rocket III's weight. Just wasn't used to it lol.

[@2004lesk01]

great review!!, the new triumph numbers are even sicker! (210 pounds of torque)

[@SerratedMobius]

LesBec Kilby !!! Jesus christ. lol.

[@r-iii-rturbo9157]

Think your talking in Nm

[@Nekminute]

Nice review Mobius, im still not gonna ride one tho xD

[@juanperes2331]

Too bad the new generation of Rocket 3 2020 leaves it small ... surely the price of that dinosarurus has plummeted; )

[@fredbloggs4829]

I loved this video. Great presentation.

[@miteshparki3930]

your review style is amazing please make next video of Suzuki Hayabusa review pleased

[@sbsb4995]

Amazing

[@nikolager23]

No sound test haha

[@SerratedMobius]

There will be a 4 minute, excruciatingly detailed examination of the exhaust note from each gear on the next bike I review. Just for you :D

[@nikolager23]

SerratedMobius nice thanks mate cheers

[@nicensleazy9085]

...sitting in Nando's complaining to his mates about the weather...:)

[@rpmfreak9150]

I bet you wouldn't have any problem at all, with the weight of this bike, if you were to own one for a couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, a guy your size should have an advantage on bigger bikes.

[@SerratedMobius]

100%. Going from a 410 lb bike to a 800 lb one had a bit of a learning curve lol. If I review the newer one sometime in the future, I would retcon that statement lol

[@kevinwaynehunt.9189]

GAIL AND KEVIN HUNT AND THE BRITISH AND KEVIN HUNT'S ZEN FAMILY SAY BRITISH POWER MATE.

[@dldeanlong77]

I want to hear the bike not your voice

[@SerratedMobius]

You came to the wrong place