The Triumph Rocket 3 | The Beast

The world's largest production motorcycle; the Triumph Rocket 3. What's it like to live with this gigantic beast? Is it closer to a Big Harley Davidson, or more on the super naked end of the spectrum? And does it have any rivals?
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2023 Triumph Rocket 3 Chrome Edition
£22,895
291kg dry weight
165hp
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[@josephramieri2256]

I'm 79 years old and have been riding for 62 years. Have owned 29 motorcycles including a 480 HP modified Boss Hoss. All of my bikes, save one, have been at the very top of the displacement and power range. I've owned Italian, British, Japanese and American machines. I must say that my current Rocket 3 GT is the most gratifying and enjoyable motorcycle I've ever owned. Beautiful, comfortable, fast, smooth and beautifully made! It is really a work of art! The bike also handles far better than its size and weight would suggest.

[@ManchesterUtdFan]

Hell yeah. Rock on granpa.

[@seigliere1]

I have one and it’s very very easy to live with in Spain, great roads, very little rain, great road surfaces and much higher speeds than you can manage on tiny wet Cornish roads. You just don’t feel the weight and it’s remarkably nimble. A reverse gear would be just the icing on a fantastic cake! Thanks Freddie

[@bonnytrippler2966]

Yes - was just going to write the same thing - needs a creep reverse gear like the Goldwing and then I would pick the Rocket over the Breakout any day.

[@kayakmalta2444]

A reverse gear is a must

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*If it's a shaft drive, it shouldn't be that difficult to engineer a reverse gear.* A bike this heavy practically demands it.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

seigliere. Agree. It must be geat in Spain. Has it been reliable?

[@seigliere1]

@@user-sw2lv3zp6o i have only done 4000kms so too early to say but it’s by far an away the best bike I have ever had. I love the quick shifter and the hill hold is really necessary. I recommend at 200%!

[@nonsononessunooko4066]

i was like.... "why he is filming in the rain Like its nothing? then i remembered you are in UK🤣

[@FreddieDobbs]

Trust me, you cannot waste your time waiting for a dry day here!🇬🇧

[@robertlangley1664]

That’s why our country is green and beautiful instead of a dust bowl

[@triumphthunderbird1]

A masterpiece of motorcycle engineering!

[@GadgetMart]

Like a granite handbag

[@OsakaMotorcycleTours]

@@GadgetMart ...or a titanium napkin. 🤺

[@Mj83Mj]

During the Triumph factory tour, we were told this is the only bike that their tester of 20 years has ever got a speeding ticket on!

[@alanbarnes2920]

Everyone should do the Triumph factory tour and museum visit..brilliant 👍🏻

[@ericmagnusson1990]

I rode a 375 kilo Harley for several years. You learn to always back it into a parking space, it becomes routine. Harley also organized Safe Rider’s trainings where you learn to maneuver that heavy beast as if it only weighed half as much. The key was training by instructors who knew their stuff. I don’t know if Triumph organizes trainings for Rocket riders. In any case they should.

[@tomakafrankconlon3207]

Harley dont organize anything. They sell you things. The problem with the American bike test is its a joke. No real riding skill required as long as you can keep the bike up right and do a few quick stops and turns. Its more focused on the written test at the DMV than the riding test.

[@Pro--ng3nv]

​@@tomakafrankconlon3207 not the class I took. Every state does it differently, and there happens to be 50 states here in case you are wondering. And the classes vary depending on where you take your course throughout each state. So as an American I can confidently say you are talking out of your @$$. 😊

[@tomakafrankconlon3207]

@@Pro--ng3nv I had a Wisconsin then Nevada and lastly 9 years ago in Illinois . Before that a English and German license . Do you know the difference between a class and doing the actual test? What state would you like me to educate you about motorcycle license tests?.

[@Pro--ng3nv]

@@tomakafrankconlon3207 Yes please educate me. I'm an American. 3 piece patch. Club founder. 2 of my Brothers own their own schools. I was even asked to come work as an instructor and have been endorsed all of my adult life. The classes here teach counter steering, stopping in corners, all functions of the motorcycle, proper braking, stopping, take off. By the end the students are doing figure 8's alternating between riders. Cornering techniques, etc. All the fundamentals of proper rider. Including head positions and the difference between riding and driving by where you look. Also obstacle avoidance. This isn't even the advanced course, but during the endorsement course. So...... Like I said, your general comment above is most definitely talking out of your @$$. 😁

[@Pro--ng3nv]

@@tomakafrankconlon3207 I'm in Washington state btw. You cannot get your endorsement in this state without taking the riders safety course anymore. I have been riding long enough that I remember when you could get endorsed without it, but I opted to take the motorcycle safety course back then in 2000. I was 20 then, I'll be 44 this year, yes I know the difference and you can argue until your blue in the face. Doesn't make you right. It's not the case here.

[@frantiseksinka9565]

Congrat Freddie to 100k subscribers. You and Monika deserve it. I hope 200k will be soon ... good luck for both.

[@ciaran4060]

I think Batman would love this Motorcycle 😎 cool bike

[@FreddieDobbs]

I agreed!🦇

[@leeandjancruise]

Oh Freddie my heart was in my mouth when you were trying to push back the Triumph with your feet on the marbles, so easy to slip and drop the bike when pushing back, then what looked like a camber on the left once on the slippery grass and carefully guiding it back on the track, all under pressure while Monika is filming you, Freddie you're a survivor.

[@matoko123]

Agreed!

[@arthoer]

Agreed!

[@bigblue7091]

Concur 😂

[@zorro1000sx]

Wow! Freddie, I have been subscribed and watching you guys since the very beginning - acctually your videos and your initiative to move around like to Tenerife, was the inspiration behind me going from Norway to the south of Spain on my motorcycle and I stayed there for 10 months. Fantastic experience! Had a brake from social media and tv, but your positive and dedicated focus on the joy of riding and exploring new places, stayed with me the whole time, often runing into other bikers that also watch your stuff. So thank you! And the quality of your content is really excellent! Congrats on 100k!

[@mantarayal]

And as a Kiwi who remembers Jonah, and that game, and the games that followed, thank you Freddie for your description of our gentle giant. Well, until you were unfortunate enough to have been standing in his way. All the best for you, Monika, and your channel. Ride safe guys.

[@greyriddance64]

Still I don't understand why it has no reverse gear.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Good point. Weight saving and simplicity was my initial thought.

[@ianwatson3315]

That’s a work of art

[@zimtuff]

I have an old model. I'm well versed at not getting into places where I need reverse. But it would be nice

[@benweatherford5362]

I have a 900lb Honda goldwing without reverse. I am a big dude, so it not too bad.

[@DouglasKirk]

I’m comfortable without reverse and I’ve owned one for 3 years now. Pretty easy to manoeuvre, the weight is low and so is the seat height at 773 mm.

[@davidhall370]

Seeing the terror in your eyes when it nearly went tits up was priceless. For a moment I thought you were the son of Alan Partridge. Keep it up. Love it 😂👍

[@jandrenth1]

Hello, have one since febr. 2020. Love it, i have ridden from the Netherlands to France, Italy and Spain. I am doing 17 km/litre, i am a modest rider at 70 years. It is the best bike i ever had, thanks to my wife for her permission to buy one.

[@stevemartin9270]

Agreed.. I rode mine around Lake Superior (4000KM) in one week and very comfortable. Got better milage than my buddy on his Honda 750.

[@Herr_Bishmeister]

Picked up my new Rocket 3GT today. One word…… sublime!

[@simon1066]

It’s a bike for the living room. Gorgeous, better than any TV.

[@victor_iosi]

During the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Amsterdam 2023, there was shown a Triumph Rocket 3R Supercharged: 307 horsepower and 341 Nm torque (Roké Motors). It was a beast. A very impressive bike 😁

[@reinmansmith]

Both the Triumph and the Harley are headturners extraordinaire! Whichever you choose you are guaranteed to turn heads each time you go out… if that’s your thing and you’re not so worried about the handling/riding limitations then put your money down….. We are lucky to have such a variety of bikes available to us that there’s something for everyone 👍

[@nockianlifter661]

Do you really need to turn heads ?

[@reinmansmith]

@@nockianlifter661 that’s my point. If you do then these bikes will tick that box… if you’re not worried about that, then we’re lucky to have so many other bikes to choose from that will tick whatever box you choose 👍

[@nockianlifter661]

@@reinmansmith ok 👍

[@matoko123]

@@nockianlifter661 I love it when people admire my bike :) Admittedly it doesn't happen than often on my naked Bandit 1200 ;)

[@nockianlifter661]

@@matoko123 so do most people, but that’s different to buying it for that purpose. I prefer it if people admire my riding skills and enjoy the group rides that I’ve put together and led. I don’t need the admiration, but it’s nice to get a compliment.

[@Juancheros]

The analogy to Jonah Lomu is perfect!

[@kaizen2049]

Congratulations on 100k!! You & monica deserved it! Next up 1 mil

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

My belief (and it's mine) this bike should have been a full dressed tourer for the North American market. With full luggage and top box for a passenger with a Reverse. I have never actually seen a Rocket 3 (new version) on the road in Canada!!! Congrats on the 100K subscribers !!!!!! Well deserved.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

I saw one ride slowly past me today brother. I was stopped in my van having lunch and a red one cruised slowly past me, the ground vibrated up to ass via the tyres, suspension and my van seat. I could feel the ground tremble below me. That made my mind up, I need one if I ever tire of my SDR Ktm

[@triumphthunderbird1]

I agree. Full touring version will be coming soon. Lone rider touring is perfect for me as it is but I agree, 2 up = you need a tourer.

[@stevemartin9270]

I live in Canada (Ontario) and I have a 21 GT but your correct.. never seen another one in over two years I've had mine.. By the way, I would never change the looks by dressing it up with fairing etc. Love it the way it is..

[@craig5477]

It’s a British beauty. It was born in the rain. My first bike was a 1968 Bonny. My last bike was a 1998 Thunderbird Sport. I now have a new dream for my future. ❤

[@RogerSMiller1]

Im in the fortunate position of owning both the rocket gt and the sport glide. The rocket is the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. So much so i chose it over the sport glide for a recent 2000 mile trip in France, average mpg 40. Pootling around at 20 mph I'm surprised you got 29! It blows the sport glide away in every practical way. But on a nice day, flowing unhurried around country bends the sport glide is wonderful and just makes you feel great!

[@stevebayross7248]

Watchable, credible, entertaining.... Monica & her sidekick are the real deal.......

[@biker_dale]

100% improvement on the old Rocket and a bike that needed to be built, not that I'd buy one, but then there are bikes out there I can admire for just what they are knowing I'd never own one but love that someone does.

[@shadwox9808]

I was thinking buying an Harley to have the badass feel when i ride a motorcycle but i stuble on the Rocket GT model i bought it and let me tell you something people around me at red light or when i take a break for a drink tell me that its a badass motorcycle so yeah its so good looking to me its look like a spitfire figthing airplane of the second world war, with is three cylindres coming off the side of it, for my pals i alway make fun of their 114 ci engine when i said that the Rocket is a 153 cubic inches motor so everything scream BIG on this wonderful machine, great video and hello from Montréal Québec.

[@Dudsy907]

Congratulations on 100k Freddie ! Love that someone from my local area has built up such a successful channel !

[@deanlima4456]

Ride mine to work most days through Somerset lanes!Once used to it can peg scrape😁😁

[@Shinysideup]

Congratulations on 100k subs Freddie and Monika too. Well deserved.

[@jesterm7597]

The Mike Tyson of motorcycles! Would love to own one just for a year. But sadly you couldn’t have had worse weather for a bike like this. Would always pick this or frankly any Triumph over HD

[@hughphillips1427]

A bike for the ego only then. Congratulations On the 100.000 Freddie, your making great videos.

[@paulcooke2648]

Puts my vtx 1800c to shame. Lol... The rocket is something else... Great video 👌👍

[@stevesanelli90]

Ohh Freddie & Monika, thanks for your fantastic work in the rain! Much appreciated. The weather some how suited the tempest beast. Personally Freddie, I’d take the Harley… there’s something classically old school about those & you’d need a reversing gear too!😉😎🤙 Ohh, congratulations on 100K subs too! Cool stuff guys from the coolest people 🙌

[@grabir01]

Sorry for all the rain and cold there. Behemoth bike Wow!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

We didn’t pick the finest week for Cornwall!

[@mjotd8670]

New term for a great looking bike " A head snapper"...like it, and totally agree

[@cameronlewington3005]

I’m in awe of this machine but, those rear foot pegs are just orgasmic! 👍🏻

[@nobodysperfect1049]

I feel your pain Freddie moving that big lump about its very frustrating and dangerous if your not use to it ….I once got my plump wife in shopping trolley after she’d had several bottles of Chardonnay….so I can relate

[@muhammadibnvictor3682]

My oppinion is that the most interesting and important thing of this motorcycle is the fact that it does not have a chain ,and i have to admit that this is a geniuse type of engineering.the motorcyle design probable can be adapted acording to the client ideeas .overall the truth is that it is a quite exceptional proof of engineering.

[@andyb3331]

100K subs nice one Freddy - excellent review of the Rocket 💪

[@camilstoenescu]

A monster motorcycle more powerful than most cars on the road.

[@TheBoozeFreeBiker]

Definitely go for the Rocket, sorry about our Cornish weather!! 🌧️🌧️🌧️

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

This isn’t a head turning bike! This is a neck snapper! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! Love it! I take it this stunning ike isn’t built for the working man?

[@Iorvethh]

For the Triumph. Looks great. I would love to own one. And now one for Freddie Dobbs. I am amazed how you are smooth with your word's and the gentleman like appearance you give us on your channel . This is why I love watching your channel 👍

[@RobbinStaack]

Congratulations on 100k subscribers 🎉

[@rafaeltavares6928]

That was one of the most beautiful, brutal, honest introductions I've ever seen. God. I, just now, almost abandoned my family to buy this bike

[@Alex_mkII]

Spectacular bike, and an awesome review Freddie

[@freemenofengland2880]

And the funny thing is I had the old Rocket 3 roadster for a weekend and I didn't have any problems as long as you thought and planned well ahead. I even took it over the tight twisty road between Rivington and Belmont with no issues, but a lot of head turning. I wouldn't have been so bold in the rain though, but on motorways I found it rock solid and awesome to ride. Can only imagine how the latest version is. In fairness the bike is far more suited to flat areas. 👍

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Agreed about the Roadster. A ride I enjoyed more than any other. [Nick J]

[@johnsheppard7935]

Hi Freddie, great review thank you - leaves me wondering why Triumph have chosen not to give this huge bike a reverse gear? Perhaps the cost of tooling up for a gear box with a reverse gear was just too high? Who knows.

[@markperry3507]

I agree, especially as the BMW R18 has a reverse gear. Though it is IMHO a bit fiddly to operate and not always easy to engage. I think an electronic engagement or at least something handlebar mounted would be optimum on such an expensive bike.

[@fjohn4694]

I really enjoy your channel… I look forward to your work every week… I think your storytelling is excellent!! 👍

[@giovanniricci4369]

I’ve watched a lot of reviews of this bike but yours seems to be the most comprehensive one, thanks !

[@rykehuss3435]

wow thats a captivating intro, never seen anything like this in the motorbike review side of youtube. And what a segment this is from 5:18, with the rain, the music, the ambience, the photography. Its like from a movie. 9:46 I felt that. You have a fantastic voice btw, like a radio voice or voice actor level

[@nahushaburly3814]

Congrats on the 100k man. Love from India

[@neilwebster2050]

What an absolute piece of art and it couldn’t have been explained any better, so thank you Freddie really appreciated it.

[@massivemikeh]

Jonah Lomu! I met him in the gym one day. He was offseason, so was not his playing weight of 118kg, or so...he was 140kg! My two legs together were not as big as one of his legs! I am a bodybuilder, all be it a short one. My legs were about 25 inches back then. Great video Freddie! Cheers.

[@ianbolton9882]

An absolutely amazing machine! Thanks to everyone involved in making this awesome review possible.

[@nockianlifter661]

Shockingly I’d choose the sport glide over that huge lump. However, today I was riding around the back roads and muddy green lanes on my 130Kg Yamaha Serrow. It’s got an air cooled 2 valve engine with 20hp and tyres that look like they might fit a mountain bike. It can hit 70mph with its five gears and bimble around in top without complaining. I can just about flat knee it, never mind flat foot it-so close to the ground that falling off would hardly be catastrophic for either of us. 70mpg, low road tax and just £30 to add it to my other bikes insurance for the year. We did 70 miles this afternoon, taking us 3 solid hours and I’ve got a grin like a Cheshire Cat. Swap for a Triumph Rocket ? No chance.

[@triumphthunderbird1]

And I’d much rather have the Rocket. Each to their own.

[@nockianlifter661]

@@triumphthunderbird1 There was a time I’d have chosen the Rocket too.

[@user-mp1yp3dq3z]

That is the best futuristic bike out known it just knocks it out of the park forget h and d old school

[@SQTierHog]

Aww, Freddie, bravo! Your descriptions in all your videos are so unique! You did her justice, I've ridden all kinds of bikes...my '22 red tank 442 (with all those cool specs in silver stencil on the tank, just tops her off, sets her apart from them all. But, that silver tank is mesmerizing!

[@georgearcher5696]

What a great review it's immense and it's British wish I was younger I'd love one

[@mitchellsteele3878]

Ah still an awesome bike, shame the weather wasn’t on your side as I’m sure you would have had a better ride out, choose between the triumph and the Harley, I’ll have the triumph every day , there’s something nice about owning a triumph, my son has the triumph street scrambler sandstorm after watching an earlier vid of yours and when I rode his triumph it put that smile on my face so went out and bought the 1200 scrambler , thanks for a lovely vid, cheers Mitch

[@chrisangove8997]

I think it's designed for California not Cornish lanes near Maenporth!! but what a beauty!

[@teneretraveller8980]

It's a statement bike, made by Triumph, for the owner to make a similar statement. But excess is excess and it's not for me, even if I could afford it. Admire it, don't desire it. Good review, though. Safe, happy travels 👍

[@MrBopppa]

The Rocket all day of the week

[@djkasperg]

Freddie, you've really improved over the year. I enjoy your videos and perspective. Always look forward to your next video.

[@rocheblackbeltacademy829]

Triumph rocket all day.💥🏍 great Video Freddy.

[@roadsweride_pt]

Congratulations to you both on 100k 👏 Well done guys!!

[@watchapexmedia]

I do love the shock and awe that this mega machine generates in others, love your reverence towards the bike! 🙂 Some great points made (yeah, with the weight it would really do well with a reverse gear), just a shame about the weather on film day. You probably need to get yourself a nice long few weeks with it to get properly acquainted. The ergonomics are very adjustable (two types of bars, front and rear peg locations and adjustability at each), so you could easily get it set up so you didn't get back pain.

[@chrissunde1104]

Sport glide for sure; comfort, style, handling and all the power that you can actually use.... No contest. If money was no issue and you are a motorcycle collector than you'll want both.

[@jedw9983]

"Monika!!!"...love it.

[@shakeebahmer]

Wonderfully reviewed and explained all the details Fred... Love your work ❤

[@eaw6590]

100k Subs!! 🎉 Woohoo!! 🥳

[@garyseaton4619]

I've watched you for a bit. Your presentation style has matured into the upper echelon. Your knowledge and content are as top-notch as the bike you've just reviewed. As much as I love it I know it's beyond my capabilities. There are other Triumphs more in my wheelhouse, so to speak. Someone said it should be bagged for the North American market. I couldn't disagree more. It's perfect as it is. Looking forward to more incredible content. Thank you.

[@luciferdracul7320]

Gorgeous machine, I've got one & for me I find 🇬🇧 roads no problems at all, mind you I'm 6ft5 & little over 16st so it's a perfect fit for me, like everything else you learn how to handle it, know what you can do & what you can't & once you have it's like any other lump, wouldn't change it for anything else.

[@RichardParsons65]

Firstly - congrats on the 100K. As for the Triumph - well, a triumph of the extreme. A colossus! Not sure I'd like either as a daily ride, and I'd only ever want to own one bike. Fab review!

[@SebCarro.OccPsychology]

Loved your review. Thank you for being so honest. Subscribed!

[@chrisindubai]

I was lucky to find one of these about a year ago, there's no dealer where I live. And it is awesome to live with if you're not bothered about fuel and parking😅- and Im not. Not only does it look good and go fast, it has much better brakes and handles quite well opposed to similar bikes. Mind you, I don't have any B-roads around here. To me there's no other bike quite like it.

[@ReggieRailSystems]

I have been wanting one of these bikes for quite some time. And on 20th July this year of 2023, I Purchased at an unbelievable excellent price a brand new 2022 Triumph Rocket 3 R in KOROSI RED from a Dealer in Florida, a 2-hour drive from where I live. I too noticed after a Sunday morning 2 Hour Dive having a some lower back problem and hip cramping. I had originally thought even before buying the Rocket about acquiring the GT handlebars. No argument that it is a completely different motorcycle of anything I’ve had or that I know of. I can say there are certain pieces of trim on the motorcycle that are absolutely dime store cheap and could’ve been designed for the same amount of money, but much more sturdy, and just as light in weight. My first ride on it I actually was intimidated and asked myself. What have I done??? But now I realize you have to be extra cautious, more so than the every day driving of the caution you need with any motorcycle. And yes, it is absolutely impressive beyond words, it reminds me of a locomotive engine when you’re low in RPM and you want to increase velocity you really don’t need to downshift just twist the throttle and hold on and of course, the engine does sound like a locomotive engine spooling up. If you’re in the upper power band, don’t just lightly twist the throttle unless you’re fully prepared for what’s coming next! Again, it is a marvelous piece of engineered equipment.

[@glenkelly3141]

Your articulate and sophisticated delivery is a breathe of fresh air in these type of reviews. A new subscriber here...

[@user-co5jx5jq9u]

Wow!! Beautiful looking machine Freddie. But as you demonstrated it’s just not practical for every day use . Saying that I’d love one in the garage just to ride out now and again when I felt brave enough ! I honestly thought you were going to drop it when you had to ride on the grass verge 😮. Pity your not riding that back to Ipswich, would have loved to meet you at the Suffolk food hall on my Indian Chief Dark Horse Bobber for a drag race 😂😂

[@splodge5714]

Beautiful. I'd have one in the garage as a second bike but just short of £20k.

[@huguesdepayens1070]

Congratulations Freddy on the 100K subs 🏍️🍾

[@Adonis_NL]

i love how REAL this vid was! Thank you. I can see myself getting stuck in that same situation haha

[@cashlessbond]

Oh Freddie 😅 you got yourself into such a tiswas trying to do that 360. I was grinning but fearing for you at the same time. Entertaining as always though Freddie 👍🏻

[@davidhall2298]

An amazing review of an amazing bike. It looks like the sort of thing Alan Millyard would build by bolting 3 engines together. Kudos to Triumph for making it & congrats to you for your well-deserved 100k 🎉

[@terrible2u]

I'm looking to sell my R1 and get a Rocket. Got one from the dealer for a couple days to ride with. It's an amazing bike, and very comfy I found, certainly way more than the R1! I've actually sold the R1. And got the Rocket! Very easy to live with bike. Watch your footing, and watch where you park. Other than that, it spoiled all other motorcycles for me. My first question always is, does it have a 2.5 liter engine? It dont? Yea, sorry, not much of interest at all. It will completely change your riders perspective. You are now the Apex Predator, there's nothing for you to prove. Cars, bikes, you eat everyone alive! It's a glorious bike to ride, and as I always say, it's insane it exists, and it's wonderful that it does!

[@WorldGoods]

Brave man riding that in the rain

[@ballubumper7378]

'not a head turner but a neck snapper' ...😂 Bro the way you express is awesome

[@NickGT221]

I've got one, awesome machine . Can't fault it 😁😁👍👍

[@andrewhilton4243]

Stunning 😍

[@knaveDave]

What an actual beast of a bike. 🤛

[@Munter1]

I have to agree Freddy it’s a monster of a bike, seeing you struggling to reverse it l can sympathize as l have a Honda Pan European with a dry weight of 300kg then put in almost 30L of fuel reversing uphill is impossible as is using the centre stand. The MPG of 30 isn’t that bad as my Aprilia mille can get down to the low 20’s when ridden hard, and is only a 1,000cc v twin. I’ve thought long and hard as to what to compare with and the only thing l can think of is The Beast of Turin, albeit a car instead of a bike but if look it up you’ll see what l mean. Would l have a Rocket…….hell yes! If l had £23,000 burning a hole in my pocket that is!

[@andymac3391]

Great as usual harley davidson for me

[@michaelredmond5649]

Enjoyed the video. I'm 62yo and 5'7". I bought the GT as soon as it was released and absolutely love it. I almost always park it or turn it to avoid the reverse incline dilemma. I tried pushing forward with the front brake on and springing back to assist the movement, like I do with my heavier Harley but the hillstop prevents this cheat code. So, park or turn where it's favourable.

[@aidenscott71]

The rocket all day long. It's awesome

[@SQTierHog]

Had to pause about 10:50... ROFL I'm watching this video at maybe one in the morning California time, and had to try not to wake up my family from laughing my butt off as Freddie's trying to back that thing up, lol! I'm a little more fortunate than he is, I'm a bit bigger, but he is not exaggerating as he's trying to pull that thing back out of the way! Aww, I did need this laugh though. Sorry Freddie! Thank you both so much for not editing that out! Yep, screw it, just push it forward into the grass, you'll get her out of there, lol.

[@theflyinggauntlet]

Great review. I was at the 95 world cup in Cape Town. Lomu was brutal as is this bike. You should try a BMW K1600. 160 hp, silky smooth 6 cylinder engine and a slightly clunky gearbox. But what a joy to ride.

[@keithc8491]

I have both the K1600b and Rocket 3 GT. The riding experience is totally different. K1600 sounds like a jet engine, while the GT has that raw, high displacement engine. For me the K1600 is less maneuverable, while I am perfectly comfortable riding in town on the GT.

[@saygr8]

I love this guy. He’s just pure class.

[@ryanh4707]

This motorcycle could really do with a reverse gear like the big Harley's and the r18! Brilliant review as usual Freddie - your standards are unmatched in this game as far as i'm concerned.

[@colinbarber9324]

Hi Freddie, about 9 years ago I purchased a new Diaviel, Ducati and Bugatti are all part of the VW Group, so the engineers brief was to make the bike faster accelerating than the Veron whose 0 to 60 was 2.5 seconds. It achieved a 2.49 time, which beats the Rocket. The formula is power to weight, the Rocket may be faster accelerating at 100mph plus to its top speed, but how fast would the ride become…. too much wind blast ? I cruised on the Diaviel at 135 mph on the autobahn, but I had a touring screen. The name for the Ducati in English is devil, after 120mph the air box gives off a banshee wail, well named Enjoyed the video, glad you didn’t drop it, it looked a handful. Beautiful work of art.

[@malcolmrowland6438]

I know it would be a nightmare to live with but I would have the Rocket over the Harley. You could just look at it all day Great review