2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT STORM | First Ride

First ride on a Triumph Rocket 3 ever for me, amazing machine!
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[@triumphthunderbird1]

Had my TFC variant for 4 years now. I love it! Nothing like it on the market.

[@LeeJohns337]

The first Rocket 3 Storm POV Drive video! Test Drive booked for the 4th May!!!!

[@jimanders9971]

Dont take the test ride!! Well unless you are going to buy one.

[@LeeJohns337]

Deposit paid!

[@ariesworld7]

I have the GT with R peg position. ❤ it’s such a cool motorcycle

[@nicholasjarrold8649]

They are a beautiful bike I’ve just had 1st service on mine it is by far my favourite bike I’ve had I’ve had all types of bikes styles everything but this triumph is my favourite and I’d only swap it in for another new one when it’s about 4 years old love it I don’t ride in the wet weather but here in uk that’s not often you get lovely weather so you have to make the most of it and have full days of riding great to hear you liked it ride safe take care mate

[@christianburger25]

There are mid pegs for it if you want. May depend on the trim

[@bothecat1966]

Excellent video, nice work

[@captain_midlife]

Thanks mate

[@daveo9844]

At least he gave you the fob. Took a RR for a test ride and the salesman still had the fob in his pocket 😂

[@whammo11224]

What was that device the officer used on you?

[@valmart4975]

1st test of the storm I can see on youtube ! Pretty interested as I have myself a 2023 breakout with 117ci like your st I suppose and I was just looking for a comparison with a rocket. Your reactions tell it all ! But endlessly looking for more power and more torque is a question to me as the breakout offers enough of everything.

[@captain_midlife]

The rocket feels so much more powerful. It feels like a very different ride also. Doesn’t have that classic cruiser feeling that a Harley does but it’s just a super comfortable smooth and fast bike.

[@cliffbremner8423]

Maybe order one next week...

[@EspressoRacer]

Love the video! What do you use for your thumbnail to add motion blur?

[@captain_midlife]

Nothing that’s motion blur in the video. Thanks mate

[@davidday8692]

Has it got more lean angle than your Harley?

[@captain_midlife]

Hard to say eh I didn’t really push it that much. My guess would be no because of the tyre size and the low rider ST has higher suspension

[@TheRealChetManley]

What was that thing the police officer put up to you? Was he checking your temperature? Or a breathalyzer?

[@captain_midlife]

Breathalyser

[@cuzimaluzer777]

​@@captain_midlifethey can just do that without probable cause?

[@jimanders9971]

I got rid of my Harley after test riding the Rocket. There is nothing the Rocket does not do better than a Harley except maybe fuel use. When riding the torque is like crack cocaine. You just don't get that on a Harley.

[@captain_midlife]

I agree other than the actual feeling of riding a Harley it’s very different. I prefer (at the moment anyway) the feel of the Harley, just the “feels like an old classic car” feeling. But yeah technically the Triumph pretty does everything better than the Harley easy

[@valmart4975]

I have tested the storm yesterday and I have the exact same impression. I have a breakout 117 and compared to the rocket, my harley looks like riding a tank, heavier (!), rough, slower and let's not talk about the torque... I just wanted to test it by curiosity but I should not have done it bc I have a comparison now and my breakout I used to like is now less attractive to me. Damn !

[@TallyHoTech]

At least its cool unlike the Blue Oyster Bar HD Special

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Nice reference

[@andrewmarshall810]

You don't even get on it. Wimpy. Prius video.