How fast does the Triumph Rocket3r go, LEGALLY!

[@LincolnSixAlpha]

Your right, there are limits in place in the factory programing on the ECU of the Triumph Rocket 3. I picked up a 2021 Rocket 3GT last month, and if you do your research via the forums, you'll stumble across new ECU maps and methods to which you'll be able to reprogram the bike. The new ECU maps will remote the power limiters on the first three gears, and likely the top end, although I don't have a need to do over 130MPH on any of my rides, for purposes of testing, this bike can absolutely go much fast than 130. Needless to say, this bike is not short on power, anywhere.

[@danielkerr4100]

You’re*

[@Mostcarpiot]

@@danielkerr4100 dumb

[@shortpaper2.o612]

It's torque man

[@nop3noperson]

First reply on wrong thread, my bad

[@sbkenn1]

Track RELATIVELY safe.

[@petersattler3454]

I test rode the lastest gen Rocket three in Thailand. Top end is limited but still more than any sensible rider would need. The lowering of the centre of gravity has improved the agility and handling no end. My ride took me into the twisting mountain roads of Northern Thailand, I was impressed. The thing that won me was the effortless highway cruising , the smoothness and enough torque to pull a house down.

[@craighoivik572]

Stock limiter is set at 145 mph, remapping gets you 189 mph. This bike eats 145 and I do it upright often, it wants to go.

[@doone5303]

@ISPY4ever what?

[@user-ie2uj2ox5g]

Yes as easy as it sounds all you need is good programer and mechanic friend ​@ISPY4ever

[@lucasmarabolim8032]

you can hit 300 on paper, but good luck with 300km/h wind beating you in the chest, the problem going fast with a naked bike isn't the bike, it's the wind ​@ISPY4ever

[@patriciamassie8505]

@@lucasmarabolim8032 You are correct. I have an official Bonneville time slip with a top average speed of 152 on the salt. Stock bike except for the tune to remove the limits and wasn't allowed to run the stock wind screen on my 2021 R3 GT (we were not in the stock or steamline class). With the wind screen probably could have got another 2 mph. During the 152 run the bike showed 161 on the odometer.

[@SquireSCA]

You can get rid of both the speed limiter, as well as the ride by wire restrictions. Even in Sport mode, when you give it 100% throttle, the ECU never delivers more than 64%... That bike is seriously held back, but it's all done in software, so you can unlock all of that in less than 20 minutes with TuneECU and an Android phone. Lots of free HP just sitting there waiting to be unlocked.

[@tunertransformationreturns9497]

How long have you had your 3R and how's the reliability thus far? Thanks for the ECU info

[@SquireSCA]

@@tunertransformationreturns9497 I don't have one personally, but I do a lot of work with Triumphs and I went through the map tables on the new Rocket and it's severely restricted...

[@SquireSCA]

@@tunertransformationreturns9497 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpq4gH1ultClj6s

[@mr.spacemango]

The quality of the video, the stabilisation and a slight grey tint makes for such soothing content!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I'm very jealous of the track width, length and how smooth it appears. I do land speed racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats which is well known for the many records set there. However, salt has less grip and generally not as smooth as even rough pavement. The surface changes from being like wet sand to being hard enough to leave rubber tire marks down. Two of the biggest drawbacks are the density of altitude (5000 to 7200 feet) and the lack of tire adhesion. I'll be running a modified first gen Rocket 3 in August with almost no stream lining, I just hope I can hang on.

[@majorst2953]

Honestly! it will be a lot cheaper for your to fly to India with your motorcycle and create a new record there.

[@flatcapcaferacer]

​​@@majorst2953😂 I don't know about cheaper, Bonneville is only 300 miles away. Unfortunately the salt was wet to very wet and I only made three runs with a best average mile speed of 164 mph. I managed to crash on the 3rd run and destroy the motorcycle, my helmet, my leathers and my elbow. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6vWlpyLn6yGbrc

[@flatcapcaferacer]

​@@majorst2953During 2023 Speed Week I rode a 260 rwhp modified 2013 Rocket 3 at 162 mph and 164 mph before crashing on the third run. The salt was very wet and the modified frame geometry was all wrong. In August 2024 I'll go back on a newer 2021 model with only the speed limiter removed. The 2013 bike was totaled the newer model was much more stable at 144 mph. Hopefully the salt is better and we don't crash again.

[@javedfazil6686]

This bike is not about top speed. It's about acceleration. Nice bike but vmax is still the king in this category. Ducati diavel still at 2nd place. Rocket 3r is at 3rd place even with the bigger displacement. But an excellent bike and a nice addition to the collection

[@78Outlaw]

236kph and that’s with a Rev limiter in 5th and 6th, but has 300kph gearing, would love to see a 50-120mph comparison between the 3 bikes 😎

[@wanderer54796]

236 speedo indicated. 223.2 gps measured true top speed.

[@flatcapcaferacer]

How you doing JB? We are dynoing my buddies Rocket 3 this week ...drop by and say hello when I post the video.

[@clausandreasen5310]

The rocket is the slowest no matter what....

[@ericshutter5305]

it was mph not km per hour ... some difference 😂

[@babboon5764]

@@wanderer54796 In a world where most motorcycle & car speedometers tell lies in the 8% to 10% range THAT is genuinely impressive

[@Deebemc]

Excellent video and presentation. Most enjoyable. I remember the year before the original R3 came out. John Bloor had ordered an and out speed machine to be built. Probably to rival the planned Norton Nemesis. It was built but then junked and a top of the range cruiser instead. I’m just wondering if the monster rocketship is lurking under cruiser clothes………….

[@crackstudio2434]

I am so satisfied with the video .... This channel will definitely be topping all motorsport YT channel. Period

[@recyclebills]

A 1983 XS650 Yamaha is capable of 167.372 (104MPH) The Triumph surely is capable of more than 236KPH (146.644) Are you sure you're not confusing KPH with MPH? The 2022 Hybusa is said to go 186 mph (300 kph) and early versions exceeded 200MPH (321.869)

[@JenniferSmith-yl6lr]

the busa has close to 200hp and is aerodynamic optimised. no way a brick like the Rocket can reach more than 240kph (roughly 150mph), for highspeed it needs hp not torque

[@mike61219]

@@JenniferSmith-yl6lr you are so wrong with your statement, take for instance the merlin engine

[@wolfsimon9138]

Whatever it is, aerodynamic or limiter, the R3 is tested with max speed of roughly 220 kph. This bike is not made to set speed records. If you compare with the Merlin, you better look at the Boss Hiss, the R3 has huge displacement but the Merlin was insane - like the Boss Hoss

[@StRYCH9ofFOCR]

Love the comments here that state 145+ MPH :) The speedos on these bikes run 10% fast. 145 MPH on the speedo equates to 130.5 MPH. I own a '21 GT. All that aside, these are amazing machines in a class of their own. A younger lad driving by my place stopped and stared at my Silver Ice & Storm Grey 3GT and said, "That's the coolest bike I've ever seen." He got it right.

[@JR1300r]

What makes you think that speedos are 10mph fast.. Modern big bikes that i have tested have been 100% accurate...

[@StRYCH9ofFOCR]

@@JR1300r because my Triumph dealer told me this, and I confirmed it with GPS. 10% fast across the board (not 10 MPH as you stated). I also own a ‘20 Bonneville Bobber. That speedo is accurate, as is my ‘17 Harley Road Glide. Other ‘20+ R3 owners I have spoken to confirm the 10% variance. If you own one, check it against GPS and you’ll see.

[@JR1300r]

@@StRYCH9ofFOCR fair enough... It pays for everyone to check how accurate their bikes speedos are because the police can fine you for small amounts over the designated speed zones....

[@StRYCH9ofFOCR]

@@JR1300r agreed! I prefer instrumentation to be accurate and was disappointed to find that my dealer cannot recalibrate the speedo in the software. Oh well, at least I know what the true speed is.

[@JR1300r]

@@StRYCH9ofFOCR I have always put a white paint pen spot on my speed face at the 60.80.100.and go to jail speed (145 klms in my country) for easy speed reading. Maybe you could do the same at the accurate speed readings This helps a lot when riding at night and in the rain..

[@urbanwarior3134]

I had a first gen rocket 3. Great to ride yes planted with great traction and qw long as you don't lean forward at low speed it steers light but the paint was flaking after 12.000 miles fuel light went forks needed resealing and the throttle stutterd at steady speed every now and then and if you adjusted the throttle to see if it responded it caught up in a few second which was dangerous on corners and triumph didn't sort it in two years but charged me 1600 a year for the pleasure of having it running 3 months of the year the rest was waiting for a slot or they had it for 6 weeks and didn't sort it triumph are a joke see my comments kn Hughenden triumph comments they try to ridicule it in answer saying "why didn't you come back and say?" You can't answer their answer on Google and companies know that so edit your comment to contain and answer fuck em. I replied " you told me not to come back " SCUM

[@HighGear7445]

Sorry you had so much trouble. My 09 had the clutch lifter shaft break and tach stopped working with 1 in warranty and the last 1 out of warranty but both paid for by Triumph. Paint was good on mine. Fork seals go from wheeling the heavy beast which can be unintentional but happens. Mine were ok but I tried hard to keep the front end on the ground. No other trouble and had a great dealer /owner that was also a great mechanic. Fun bike .

[@urbanwarior3134]

@@HighGear7445 in my eyes a engine rebuild at 14,000 miles is a recall it's not acceptable with all those staff could rectify it but it has to be large numbers reported. All the parts are stupid expensive. The paint was flaking under engine the forks were all frosted . So much was terrible apart from the ego and traction

[@HighGear7445]

@@urbanwarior3134 what year was yours mine was a 09. 14k and needing a rebuild is terrible

[@urbanwarior3134]

@@HighGear7445 I think it was 07 so it was a 3 pipe grey engine grey paint job looked good with chrome and had a bking grey n black so they complimented each other nicer but the bking was the best of the lot

[@leonhenry4861]

Agreed

[@foxviewnet1490]

I owned a 06 Vmax and it was fast. I also have 07 R3 and had much more torque. Like the R3 better and have it tuned to 160 rwh and 155 ft/lb torque. Just added ram air and TORs exhaust no extra bolt ons and still running cat with tune. More comfortable for two up and longer rides. Cannot say for sure but the R3 feels quicker and definitely a torque monster. Also have a R3 Touring model but do not ride it as much as the 07 R3 Classic.🙂

[@geraldgallagher825]

A very solid basis for an outright monster of a muscle bike Break out the dyno and derestrict to make this beast what it could be Expect some crazy to do exactly that

[@goprojoe7449]

It's insanely restricted so removing it is expected, which they should have done before testing

[@iamakkkshay]

Amazing video. That XBHP Backpack wala🔥🔥

[@michaelkopec.5814]

what backpack is that ? where can i get it ? thank you., great video.

[@KimmoJaskari]

They've put together a supercharger kit for this Rocket in the UK, now. Basically doubles the power or some such.

[@SchoolforHackers]

Yikes: why?

[@teddingtonbear3265]

an engine that size and it only goes 146mph? It must be heavily restricted.

[@markflitz1772]

It should reach close to 180-200 mph if it’s breathing freely. Must have a speed limiter or something similar.

[@teddingtonbear3265]

@@markflitz1772 yeah I reckon it's probably not very stable higher than 150, it's got no fairing so it would snap your neck back anyway. Probably just as well. It's for posing anyway. lol

[@MrSimplesimon007]

It has no aerodynamics at all though..

[@hologponar9137]

No, its Always between tourqe and Speed. This is manly Made for tourqe Like all Cruisers. And its also not needed, its more of a showbike. No one goes 220kph with that Bike in normal trafic, wht its Made for. Also, it depnds how the engine settings are Made, Sure U can let this Thing goe 300+ but its the Same Like the American Cars 5-8l engine and doesent goe 300

[@teddingtonbear3265]

@@hologponar9137 Captain obvious is obvious

[@fhv.m2k50]

I owe one Rocket 3 n it's a beautiful machine vth the power of Beast. Already driven at 210 kmph.

[@gavinhassett479]

Agreed, they are works of art. 100% spot on.

[@Robert-xs2mv]

I did that on the k1600, in 4th gear!

[@willhz6817]

Most underrated motorcycle channel. Thanks for the awesome content.

[@snowgorilla9789]

Had the 1985 Yamaha V Max and it was a rocket !

[@norwichscott]

I've got a 1985 vmax, and, yes, it is a rocket 😜

[@Coldwarrior7781]

85 Max was a serial killer

[@karlavelo2482]

At 0:52, lovely contrast, sort of , between the two barefoot peasants and the ultra-modern road warrior on his mighty machine ...

[@MotoGrapherOfficial]

The rocket 3r can do speeds much higher than this. It's got the juice. I also have an Indian FTR 1200 which is electronically limited to 200 ONLY. Another big disappointment was the ninja h2, the speedo and the actual vbox gps both didn't go above 299 and the bike had an incredible about of punch still left. The only surprise was the 2021 hayabusa , the speedo was of course only limited to 299 ( analogue ) but the bloc kept climbing until it reached 302 kmph true speeds. I am not a cruiser guy but the Rocket3r is an amazing bike to ride. I have burnt the clutch plates of bikes like the Indian roadmaster but the rocket 3r can take an amazing amount of hard riding ( I took it to a race track and did 10000 kms around india in one go). As far as the context of this video goes - being fast and top speeds, it was more of a landmark moment taking it around the world's fourth longest high speed test track rather than anything else with the rest of the motorcycles. And of course Hinckley ought to destruct this amazing machine. 💪🏼👏

[@MrSimplesimon007]

The top speed will not be as much as you think, as it has no aerodynamics, it's basically a brick wall.

[@glickmpb]

What do you think is faster: The VMax or R3??? Nobody knows!? lol

[@glickmpb]

@@noidontthinksolol The "R3" is the Triumph Rocket 3

[@thewarlord502]

@@glickmpb accn wise I think Vmax beats both Rocket 3 and Diavel as well

[@nlo114]

Aerodynamics and upper-body strength are the key Factors in sustainable cruising speed. My old XS850 could get to 130mph (210kph) with me, (1.83M, 90kg) crouched as low as humanly possible. Hanging on to a bare bike at 146 mph (236kph) is for the strong and determined. My later FJ1200 (faired) would do 130mph all day long in comfort, with very little effort; a 60kg weed could do that easily. I'd love an R3R, but I'm now old and weedy, so missed my chance. I can still listen to that glorious 'basso-profundo' of a departing one.

[@seanlynch5580]

The trophy 1200 when it first came out in 1991 could do 170 mph since then triumph have dumped down the top end on all their bikes to please the eu who wanted all bike restricted

[@davidhowells-rl9li]

Wounder how rocket3 would compare to the Miliard 6cylinder both bike's have 2.500cc INTERESTING?

[@Dan_druft]

It's stunning looking and one of my favourite bikes but for a 2.5ltr I would expect more power. My Yamaha MT10 which is 1000cc kicks out 158 bhp and will do 165 mph. It's shit scary fast to be honest.

[@kevinbarnbrook4728]

The engine just needs tuning, and possibly a turbo fitted, one engineering firm were trying to fit a supercharger.

[@woodster66]

@@kevinbarnbrook4728 you can now buy a supercharger for the rocker 3

[@kevinbarnbrook4728]

@@woodster66 That's good to know that they have finally delt with size issue of the engine to fit a supercharger, and that superchargers are being manufactured to fit this engine, the vid I watched a few years ago, about an engineering company trying to cope with size of the engine to fit a supercharger, without it hampering the steering and control of the motorcycle.

[@kareldegreef3945]

01:59 => " imagine a highway where you can do that safely " => then shows the " killing " , " shopping of arms and limbs " " SAFETY RAILS " :-D :-D :-D

[@DrEvil-os9dc]

It still sounds exactly like the speed triple 1050. Amazing

[@blamestormer9941]

I like the concept of big heavy bikes but 3 cyl inline is for micro cars and thats like the R3 sounds like. Even thoug it has nearly 3 times the displacement of the micro cars.

[@egi75]

great commentating, great editing, Thank you!

[@ryanbuckner2405]

I was beside one of these yesterday in someone’s garage. It is VERY impressive!

[@joefromberlin2038]

My old CB500 could cruise with 180kmh all day 20 years ago. Greetings from Germany...

[@ponderguy7724]

I love the colour trim, is this custom finish?

[@rickrandom6734]

Why do you ride top speed test with backpacks on?

[@sqd37l]

I am strangely attracted to this bike.

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

what a beast of motorcycle very good street bike from triumph company.

[@saadnan_slash]

I am a very old subscriber of this channel, although I don't comment on every video but I enjoy them obviously. I know you are a man of personality and creativity and thats what kept me stick with this channel for this long tine. You don't need subscribers because you don't use KZbin as an earning resource. And I also believe all your subscribers are also same like you. But one thing which I will have to mention that if you have spoken in Hindi then this would have been one of the biggest Indian channel, well no offense, love from Bangladesh here🇧🇩

[@11calman]

Yep, always had Trumpy's from my old Speed twin in 1957 onwards

[@sicks6six]

Did you know it's one man's job to repaint the white lines at this test track. He does it by hand with a 2inch paint brush and it takes him two years then he starts again. Bit like the fourth bridge. Job for life. He says it's the best job in the world. The scenery is amazing he said..

[@grayman7208]

"How fast does the Triumph Rocket3r go, LEGALLY!" legally ? the speed limit. )

[@ekimandersom4478]

There is no limit on that track duh

[@grayman7208]

@@ekimandersom4478 duh, really ?

[@jeanvanrooyen6004]

Was expecting a bit more. My 2015 R1200GS adventure once maxed out at 238 on the speedo which turned out to be 225 on the GPS

[@Heavywall70]

Horsepower and torque aside. R3 Generates more HOLY SHIT!!! Everyone who reviewed it early on either said “Holy shit” or “Fooking hell!” When they rolled on the throttle. It just pulls FOREVER.

[@Messboi2op]

Diavel V4 enters the chat

[@rajaramjena5625]

3 beasts are rocking like universal boss....

[@SainiFabricators]

Love that indian Auto Videos competing like international standerds

[@Deebemc]

I think I recall John Bloor’s demand, way back, to his designers to create the world’s fastest road bike. The never seen publicly prototype was so scary, that it was reputed that Bloor reckoned that there could be intervention from government. So, it was discarded……………..I’m of the opinion th😮at it wasnt. It became a ‘cruiser’. Therefore, it became nearly respectable. Now, with the “ Storm” edition, it’s morphing into its true colours. Triumph are being shrewd, with top speed limitation. If the public want something that will take off, with the addition of small wings, they’ve got it.

[@MotoGrapherOfficial]

I have seen a 300 HP turbo Rocket in Australia.

[@robinmabbott7334]

Sheesh ! I might buy one of these my WLA 1949 Canadian Harley did an amazing 39 MPH last year whoosh that was fast the sidecar just about took off

[@datadavis]

wow, thats the only piece of road in india without potholes ive seen

[@sicks6six]

I remember triumphs return and people were saying things like..they won't be as good as the original machines. They can't make good bikes there. Exactly what is being said about China now.

[@etherjoe505]

Nice vid. How about a Rocket vs Diavel comparison ??

[@MegaHorse7]

What clothing are you using, looks very protective?

[@H.R.T.P]

"the largest motorcycle production engine" aaaaah BOSS HOSS

[@MarkJones-qn1eg]

That is not an actual motorcycle. They don't handle well at all. A Honda 350 will outrun one on a mountain road. Apparently you don't know much about MOTORCYCLES.

[@MarkJones-qn1eg]

Also this isn't a motorcycle engine, it is a car engine. Dumb***

[@ChrisSherrill-q1g]

I just want to know where to get that rear seat tail piece

[@mikef3300]

There has to be something limiting the top speed of this bike. My old 93 Vmax did 145 mph before it felt like the shaft drive connection right by your foot was going to explode. My 04 GSXR750 has taken me 168 mph shown on the gauge. Hell even my 95 Harley springer softail has gone 125 mph but it sure wasn’t happy about it 😝. There has to be more in that huge motor that is being held back by gearing or electronics

[@superbike1]

My old 2005 ZX636R showed 175mph on the speedo.

[@white_devil73]

I'm sure it's electronically governed.

[@78Outlaw]

Yup rev limited on two top gears, first three gears limited to 70% throttle WOT max leaving only fourth open, I ride mine a lot in fourth 😉 looking to get a gen 1 vmax, the poster bike that made me want to ride in the early 90s, 😎 ride safe brother

[@RaptorV1USA]

They made a motorcycle that rides like a freight train lol

[@mbsnyderc]

It's called aerodynamics.it's a bit of a brick.

[@BollasGeorge]

the most powerfull crusier with best accelaration and top speed is the V-max 1700.

[@jeffshoesmith8047]

Not much of a rocket more like a Hummer of a motorbike. Still with such a large engine plenty of crazy tuning potential.

[@KO-pk7df]

I have ridden one, they are surprisingly easy to drive. It does not feel anywhere as big as it looks.

[@travelwithshashwat]

Most underrated KZbinr with high level of knowledge ⚡😭

[@kriskrysler]

With 51.3K subscribers, there are 700K+ views I agree it’s over 2 years. Even then it’s a commendable feat. There are channels where there are a million Subscriber’s but each video gets less than 100K Views. Engagement is more important than subscriber base.

[@carlosandrehancock3394]

Amazing channel 👍 keep up the good work

[@darkside1967]

Boss Hoss is the largest most powerful production motorcycle and easily eclipses the rocket in acceleration and top speed.

[@davidbaker8854]

Won't be doing these fast top end speeds for long though, sure the bike can do them no problem, completely physically draining for the rider..

[@Eggetarian_]

from where did you get those headlight and colour customisations ☠

[@tgwazu]

Feels like a big bike,… until a Boss Hoss pulls up next to it. Just being a smart ass. Rockets are awesome!

[@darwindodge6260]

I had a rocket 3 it's a great ride not like anything else you will ever drive

[@Asperaetastra]

Well..... feck me. That's fast. Cheers from my Speed Triple to his bigger brother - The Rocket 3.

[@ericwalker2388]

Everyone is right the bike looks very strong and power but what is the top end speed test the bike on a flat track or quarter mile will it be available in the US or other places

[@chiblydeetz]

😂😂😂 wtf was that mankini up down?!?? Main character much

[@kopasznyaku]

It means its almost able to keep up with a 600 inline four sport on a straight track.

[@brianpreston8483]

What ever the speed limit is, thats how fast LEGALLY you can go

[@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454]

So?

[@brianpreston8483]

@@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454 just pointing out the difference

[@adamcrux6829]

Why they hell are they wearing back packs going that fast? They trying to create as much drag as possible or are they trying to make the rider fly off?

[@rocket3man371]

They are wearing parachutes just in case they have to eject 😂. But it can also provide back protection.

[@adamcrux6829]

@@rocket3man371 eject from a motorcycle 3 feet off the ground? That makes no sense. If they open a parachute that close to the ground go that fast it will literally slam them into the ground.

[@rocket3man371]

@@adamcrux6829 it was a joke bro LMAO! I ride too I know!

[@AlphaKennyBody76]

That is an extra fuel tank :P

[@iandtexarkana4549]

Lower the bike by 3 inches, move the foot-pegs forward, add pull-back handlebars, and we have a Rocket III cruiser

[@78Outlaw]

You mean the GT model? Bar the lowering, doesn’t need lowered imo 🤔

[@Camflyer15]

Never heard of the BOSS Motorcycle company have you….

[@MotoGrapherOfficial]

*mass production motorcycle. And i have ridden the Boss Hoss quite a bit. The video is there on my channel.

[@mjspice100]

How fast does it go LEGALLY? Well in the UK that would be 70mph… Legally the national speed limit for a motorway…

[@joefergerson5243]

My 1999 Valkyrie hit 147mph. I know because that’s what the 👮‍♀️ popo clocked me at.

[@barrysleafer8347]

New a fella a few years back had one heavily modified and superchargered it at the time it was pushing 300 bhp

[@mauricelee4203]

How fast does the Triumph Rocket3r go, LEGALLY! ??? In England, 70mph.

[@PenDragonsPig]

Ye effing gods. I feel like quipping about, does it come with a flushing toilet? but I’m not going to. This why aliens want nothing to do with us.

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

I had a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200. That bulletproof engine would sit on 270kmh all day with ease.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Only problem is that the topspeed of a FJ 1200 is under 240 km/h.

[@johnlucier5654]

@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 my 84 fj1100 did 160mph indicated. Doubt his 1200 was slower.

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 That may be true for a factory stock engine with standard exhaust system. Mine had some engine mods, too long a list to go into here. It also had a Pipeline 4 into 1 exhaust fitted, plus suspension front and rear mods. The speedo on that model went to 260kmh, with one more line after that. All I can say is it went to that line past the 260. It wasn't done under controlled conditions, on a racetrack, or with a radar gun.(thankfully). All I can tell you is my experience. I'm not out to bignote or brag, or anything like that. I haven't read any articles regarding that bike, I just rode it and modified it to my specs. So you may well be correct in saying the top speed is 240kmh, all I can say is what I saw on the speedo. Those days are long gone, I've had two knee replacements since, and have been riding only Harley's since '91. I needed to keep my licence for my work as a truck driver. I CAN tell you unequivocally that my Harley won't do 270. Or 240. Haven't tried.

[@jonm7272]

@@johnlucier5654 Your FJ1100 did nowhere near 160mph. You may be confusing speedo indicated (and I doubt very much it would even indicate 160 mph anyway) and actual speed. Standard FJ1100, maybe 140 mph (and that's pretty optimistic). 160, not a fkn chance. My CBR1100XX will indicate 180mph+ no problem but GPS says more like 165 mph. Speeds will be typically reading around 10% high, so your indicated 160 would be more like 144 (and I'd need to see that to believe it).

[@wolfsimon9138]

Burzy: check your list of modification for the "front wheel". Any change there (wheel, tire) may cause the mismatched Speedo. Maybe even the modified Speedo had a wrong gear ratio. Very common error with aftermarket speedos of that time.

[@susanbutler2498]

All that build up for a feeble 236kph?! I've done 20 better just on a Sunday afternoon ride around Auckland City mate. And I've never heard of kmph FFS. Is there a electronic speed limiter that needs disabling on this beautiful piece of engineering?

[@marksmart9754]

Comfortably cruise at 180 all day? Not on a naked bike. Or are you calling a couple of hours all day. This is obviously a PAID COMMERCIAL.

[@gregeads7003]

Can't deal with those ridiculous headlights.

[@wordreet]

I had a '92 750 Trident that did 125 with my lardy ass on it! So I'm sure this beast will go a lot faster, given the opportunity!

[@shadetreehandyman]

What the hell... I had a 2003 GSXR 1000 that routinely did 150 mph and on occasion 170 mph in a very short stretch... that's 250 - 275 kph.... that was on the street... there was an on ramp to a dual lane that was slightly downhill and it was about 1500 ft to the off ramp to my house. On the occasion that I hit 170 didn't attempt to make that exit went on to the next one

[@carlosandrehancock3394]

Did you launch on 2nd gear???

[@davehills3489]

so the rocket made it to a converted 146 mph??? thats its top speed??? WOW, its slower than my 2005 636 ninja!!

[@giantslug6969]

It has an unfortunately low electronic speed limit of ~142 MPH on mine, that I've hit on several occasions. There is a way to remove that now.

[@ravneetsandhu725]

How it can be removed ?

[@wolfnomis8138]

ECU flash I guess. Not a big deal but illegal. Which is not much of a prob as long as you don't run into an accident or so.

[@speeddemon9555]

180 kph ? my GSXR1000 does 299 kph on the speedo and stops at that, but, the rev counter keeps on rising, and it doesn't weigh as much as the titanic. i do like the Rocket though and would love to ride one !!

[@jenner1414]

To me I will enjoy it's sound and looks that's it, heat? I can't take it man

[@tonyg9511]

Here in NZ legally it goes 100kph.

[@BraxtonWilhelmsen]

Lol what was the deal with the naked guy jumping up and down?

[@chrismoody1342]

I’d take a Yamaha VMax over the Triumph Rocket3 any day all day.

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

Not me. I've owned 3 Yamahas, all had more problems and were more reliable than my ex wife. No more Yamahas, ever👍😁

[@wolfsimon9138]

I grew up owning Suzuki's and some Yamaha's xj650 and 900 before I bought my 1200 VMax brand-new. Still own it with close to 100.000 km on the clock. Bought the 1700 VMax in as new bike in 2017, 30.000 km (roughly 20.000 mls) meanwhile. Never had problems with ANY of my bikes except for the 1975 Suzuki GT500 every now and then. Also my girls never caused problems. So...

[@darkillasest1912]

Have old Vmax '96 for about 15 years and no failures. Just standard maitenance. Tought to switch to MT01 but changed my mind. V4 is the killer.

[@DrEvil-os9dc]

Because you’re cheap and tasteless 😎 jk Can’t speak for the rocket but I have 2 triumphs, a 96 sprint900 and a 08 sprint1050 and they both have never had any issues ever. The engines are bulletproof. Amazing bikes. Only problem is that they’re upwards of double the price of the competition. It’s worth it though. Every penny. You get what you pay for. Yamahas are notorious for premature engine wear and damage.

[@douglasalexander4348]

@@Cutter-jx3xj All my Yams were 100 percent reliable. Now on a Triumph, but wouldn’t hesitate to buy another Yam.

[@philippayne6655]

My BMW K1200r must be the best looking naked bike ever. Although it can't beat everything it's willing to rip your arms off trying

[@erivaldodantas85]

At the Brazil, the guys go to 310km/h in a highway

[@The1trueDave]

What was in your backpack? I feel like that alone cost you 10kph... and the phone mount maybe 5 🙂 Did you feel the gearing was the limiting factor or were you simply out of power at 235?

[@leakingjar6801]

hahah yeah might as well tie bricks to your waist and a plank on your back for no reason HAHHHAA

[@terryconway-miller2808]

a great bike but how quickly can it stop?

[@grikor1]

It has massive Bremobo brakes. No worries the stopping power is more than appropriate.

[@scottlittlewood4527]

More to the point, how quickly can it go around a corner?

[@TangerinWingsofFire]

Awsome bike i would love to have one in my garage that triumph is a wet Dream.

[@threepot]

Surely you don't buy this bike for top speed? It's about the torque!!

[@kopasznyaku]

I still dont see the practical point why I would buy it. It is an expensive overkill. The design is nice, the powerplant is strong. So aging western males have the option to pose in front of twenty -thirty years younger mail order russian females. Or so they imagine.

[@HankHopeless]

Geeez I'm....... Underwhelmed ! I've got a Honda VFR750 from 1988... It will top out at 230 km/h. I took it to 180 km/h about 4 months ago, and it had still way more in it... I didn't tho'. It was windy as hell

[@Motovlognepal]

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵 ❤️