Triumph Rocket 3 GT - Just like the R but more relaxed

[@adrianwalker7189]

So very nearly got myself a rocket 3, but i am only 5'-8", and 68 years of age so in march this year went for triumph speedmaster 1200cc new bike, and with the really low seat height suits me down to the ground, really, really love of the speedmaster beautiful bike, but the rocker 3 looks the part just a little bit to big for me, i love all bikes love them all ha.

[@TAYM]

I don’t why or how triumph have achieved what they have with this bike but very glad they have 😁 I do like the speed master too but this is just ridiculous 😁😂😂 thanks AW 😁

[@davetrigger]

The enthusiasm is infectious thanks for ride I can get specs from anywhere but to have you enjoy the ride is great.

[@TAYM]

😂😂 thanks Dave 😁 love your comment 😁

[@garryclarke-kray4071]

That’s a beautiful bike and I never really liked it at the beginning but my taste has changed , the sort of bike you could just sit and look at . Thanks TAYM

[@TAYM]

It is a wonder 😁 thanks GCK 😁

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Mahusive work of rolling art. The Rockets have always been lust worthy motorcycles.

[@TAYM]

Absolutely 😁 thanks PW 😁

[@Cowdog1]

I have a 2022 R3GT from New . It's quite a handful. It's fast, nimble and amazing. Gets looks and comments everywhere I go. 6,000 miles on it. ❤ Texas. Cheers.

[@TAYM]

Fantastic 😁 great to hear 😁 thanks C 😁

[@thomasgadsby7263]

What a fabulous bike Mr TAYM, bit expensive for me but fair play to anyone that has one. Ride safe and take care TAYM.

[@TAYM]

A bit much for me too 😊 thanks TG 😊

[@splodge57]

That bike is a work of art, beautifully made and put together. If I had the money I'd definitely have one in my garage. Cheers for the ride.

[@TAYM]

Thanks Splodge 😁

[@henryhartley9993]

Hey up TAYM, you're cranking out the videos this week, the trident was always my favourite Triumph back in the day. The Rocket three is on another level...

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 thanks H 😁 some say, another planet 😁

[@simonchilli2088]

What an absolute treat to get home from work at midnight and find Mr TAYM has posted a video!! One thing I'd advise tho, Mrs TAYM really really liked the Rocket 3 that you both rode on. I'd check her pockets before taking her out on this one for your wallet🙂🙃. You know the power of our wives over us when it comes to essential shopping.

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 all necessary precautions were taken 😁😂😂😂 thanks SC 😁

[@melfzs]

That's a big buxom beauty 😍, how much of a coincidence is it that we were discussing my mates '73 Trident that had the black and red tank and now you get this! 😆 Nice Sunday evening video to watch with my after tea JD and coke, cheers 🍻

[@TAYM]

Thanks Mel 😁 yes, freaky 😁😂😂

[@Grumpy-Goblin]

Ohhhh how excited was Mrs TAYM when you took this beast home ? A fantastic bike I really like the GT but it's a bit to much money for me otherwise I'd probably get one as Mrs Mike is just like Mrs TAYM over the Rocket.

[@TAYM]

I can’t help feeling buying one would be like when you have your first child 🤔 I remember bringing her home from hospital for the first time, sitting the carry cot down and thinking 🤔 WTF do we do know 😂😂😂😂😂 thanks Mike 😁

[@Swedenbonnie]

Buy it!! 😂😂😂Makes Mrs.Taym even more happier🎉🎉🎉

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 she’s happy enough with flowers 😁😂😂😂 thanks Lilian 😁

[@Swedenbonnie]

@@TAYM mwahhh I heard something else from her🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TAYM]

@@Swedenbonnie 🤔😁

[@WyreForestBiker]

Always remember the salesman at Birmingham Triumph almost insisting I ride one around the carpark as I had no time to test it properly..... It was a revelation, I was riding round and round in and out of the parked cars like it was a 125 ! 😊 Mind you I hear they are not the easiest things for dealers to sell !!

[@TAYM]

It defies logic doesn’t it 😂😂😂 thanks DJ 😁

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Afternoon Taym, only four and a half Speed 400's very nice :)

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 very true 😁 thanks AR 😁

[@simonbowen6653]

You're a lucky boy to get ride so many bikes. I've sat on both the GT and the R, as a shorter rider (5'8") the swept back bars on the GT felt more comfortable but I preferred the footpeg position on the R. Its great that such an engine exists but I'll be sticking with my T100.

[@TAYM]

Can’t beat a T100 😁 thanks SB 😁

[@daintree2455]

Aye canny machine to pull plow lad...love that big bike thanks TAYM.

[@ruahinesrider]

Upright riding position bike I like it.Those fat tyre's keep bike up without a stand almost.What a great bike with lots of neat features like pillion pegs & back rest.

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 thanks DT 😁

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@bruceleong9534]

It’s an amazing motorbike, no doubt. But if it were my money it would go on the beautiful 70s Trident you showed us a couple of days ago; charm on two wheels that bike.

[@TAYM]

I tend to agree with you 😁 thanks BL 😁

[@robertboomsema4422]

It’s a Gentle Giant👌

[@TAYM]

And a monster 👹 😁 thanks RB 😁

[@TriumphantTraveller]

Awesome video, I have been so tempted for so long, but always had a bit of a 'get-out' clause by convincing myself that they would not be sensible for riding on the back lanes . . . you have taken my excuse away and now by bank is very scared again!!

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 sorry about that 😁👹👹👹 thanks TT 😁

[@GapBahnDirk]

What a great looking cruiser and it seems so well behaved. I like it 👌👌

[@TAYM]

I think it would suite those marvellous country roads you have very well 😁

[@GapBahnDirk]

Wifey would like the Rocket 3 too 😁😁@@TAYM

[@dungspreader]

What a lucky TAYM you are ! It's almost like you have a birthday treat every week . You mentioned the bike was intimidating ,which is ironic because a Triumph salesman once told me that the purpose of this bike is to intimidate other riders [ I think he meant Harley riders ] . The previous generation Rocket three was top heavy , so I'm glad to hear this bike is more nimble .I saw a chrome tank version and it reminded me a bit of a Brough Superior . It's a big bike but still considerably lighter than a Harley . What a pity that Triumph don't have a model fully kitted out for long distance touring with a large screen and dedicated luggage . That would indeed be Marvelous [ and beyond ].

[@TAYM]

When we checked on our first ride of the rocket, just the price of the rack to fit inadequate panniers was enough for me to require oxygen 😂😂😂😂 thanks DS 😁

[@jimanders9971]

I have almost 115,000 kms on my 2020 GT and it does great touring. I have the panniers and did add a windscreen. I feel its the best all around street bike around. I can play with the sports bikes and tour with the touring bikes. Even did about 1700 kms in one day.

[@TAYM]

@@jimanders9971 marvellous 😁

[@andrewdyson4255]

That’s a gorgeous looking bike

[@TAYM]

I think so 😁 thanks AD 😁

[@decorbolton]

reminds me of drag bike you know that race over a quarter mile , think it would be a real stretch to the handle bars easy for you giants

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 thanks DB 😁

[@Wajang1]

Very nice bike, rumir has it Freddy rides a Riump now.

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂😂 don’t tell me he ended up making his own badge 😂😁😂 thanks WB 😁

[@jimanders9971]

I have the GT but got the mid range pegs, much nicer for me. Make sure you get the quick shifter. Oh and get a windscreen if you put in lots of miles.

[@TAYM]

Thanks JA 😁 yes, much prefer the mid pegs 😁

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Wow! Always wanted a go on one of these ever since the "MK1". I have sat on one a time or two but nothing more. "Why? Because they could" sums up the Rocket 3 perfectly. Taste: Giant humbug Smell: Mintilicious Looks: Chesterfield suite Feel: Like Flash Gordon 😊😊😊 Edit: I seem to remember MCN actually towing a caravan with one of these - yes, really😂. With only 200 NM more than Ernie, I'm not surprised it could.

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant 😁😁 thanks PGB 😁

[@shadwox9808]

I have a 2020 Rocket 3 GT a quickshifter on this bike is a must and i add one and its make all the difference in the world when the light turn green im already gone its so fast now its amazing been riding for 40 years i owned all sorts of motorcycle from supersport to cruiser and the Rocket beat them all its a keeper.

[@TAYM]

Brilliant 😁 thanks Shad😁

[@markwoodward7195]

Nice and the following petrol tanker was kept out of sight. Haha

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@aussiebikerdude6563]

Wow what a beautiful bike…. Too much power for me but it’s a bloody work of art 😊

[@TAYM]

You would be surprised how manageable that power is though 😁

[@iantownsend17]

What a monster. Nice colour as well. Self-control of the throttle would be an issue for me 😆. Great stuff, m8

[@TAYM]

😂😂 a problem on most bikes 😁 thanks IT 😁

[@nicholasjarrold8649]

Hi just got my rocket3 chrome edition love it not as heavy as it looks but I need a few miles on it yet to get more use to it im near you so might see you out for a ride I’m in Colchester area love the vids ride safe 👍

[@TAYM]

Marvellous 😁 very jealous 😁 hopefully meet sometime 😁 thanks NJ 😁

[@dennissinnett8435]

I'm surprised they don't have a reverse gear, could be very useful in some situations 😮

[@TAYM]

Possibly 🤔 but I had no real issues moving it about 😁 thanks D 😁

[@felixVanDiemen]

Another excellent video My Taym, cheers mate! Hey by the way, have you heard anything from Uncle Stu? He hasn't posted a video for 9 days, I hope he's okay? I would message him but he's too grumpy to reply lol.

[@TAYM]

Strange🤔 May it the weather🤔 he might be busy or on holiday🤔 did he mention anything in his last video ? I would message him but if he is I’ll he will be even more grumpy 😁 thanks Felix 😁

[@felixVanDiemen]

@@TAYM No, he just said “I’ll be back next week”. Hope he’s okay?

[@TAYM]

@@felixVanDiemen apparently he is I’ll 🤔

[@alp3781]

One of the most beautiful bike I have seen at a dealer. Display should be largerToo much info in a pretty small roundel. If you are 6' tall and over, more likely it will not be that comfortable for longer rides. As a commuter bike, it was not IT for me. You can get front fairing with speakers, after market, but not cheap. I spent a bit more money and got the Goldwing DCT Tour. Zero regrets.

[@TAYM]

Interesting 🤔 I wouldn’t have compared the two 🤔 maybe I should look at the gold wings 🤔😁 thanks Al 😁

[@alp3781]

@@TAYM I mean, we probably talking about 2 different bikes and hard to compare. I just look at the price vs. value and what you get.

[@greywolf9292]

It had to be done Mr TAYM, I know you were apprehensive about the forward pegs and they do catch you out for a little while. They put you in such a comfortable riding position especially combined with the higher swept back handlebars. I haven't ridden the R but I'm convinced the GT is easier to change direction with and more comfortable on a longer ride. I'm desperate to know what Mrs TAYM's reaction and thoughts were, she'd have a bit more padding from the seat and the security of the little back rest. She is of coarse correct, the R doesn't have the little screen. I'm not sure there's much difference wind deflection wise between the sloping plate in front of the clock and the screen. I've fitted a taller touring screen which lifts the air a bit higher. The tank is only 18 litres although it looks huge it has a large bulge in the middle to accommodate the air filter etc. Filling it is tricky, you have to angle the nozzle to the side and squeeze gently or the petrol splashes back out again. Fuel consumption could be around 40mpg if you're canny, more like 34mpg if you like to let the engine Breathe a bit 😂 I look forwards to part 2 and yours and Mrs TAYM's honest comparison with the R.

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 yes, filled it twice 😁 but didn’t seem to go that far 😁 but a lot of fun 😁 thanks GW 😁

[@daviddavies5347]

🙄 There I was, you’d convinced me! Low seat height. All the power! The fancy pillion ‘rests! The Classic Triumph colours! I was all ready to take out a new mortgage! THEN I noticed - NO centre stand! Yet again TAYM build’s me up - then let’s me down! 🙄🤣

[@TAYM]

Let’s face it, if it had a centre stand, you wouldn’t be able to get it off. Your little legs would be left dangling 😂😂😂😂

[@daviddavies5347]

Who says I’d ride it! It’s too expensive to ride! Think of the flies! 😱 🤣@@TAYM

[@TAYM]

@@daviddavies5347 😂😂😂

[@jimanders9971]

You wondered how many miles before motor work was needed. I dont know but my 2020 GT has right at 115,000 kms on it with no difference in the motor I can tell. I have had it in for valve adjustment twice and so far all the valves have been within spec.

[@TAYM]

Absolutely incredible 😁 thanks JA 😁

[@crumblymal8479]

Well for the size of it TAYM it is quite a neat looking bike I would freely admit just to big and bulky for me and the price tag to match I do wonder how much the road tax would be since it is 2.5 ltr engine . I think it's more a fruit cake because they are heavy and really rich . I can see how one would feel intimidated by this one and when I have seen them about they do look that way .The rear seat looks somewhat small but they all seem to be small these days .When you going to buy one TAYM ?😉👌👍

[@TAYM]

Right after the lottery win 😁😂😂😂 thanks crumb 😁

[@pauloakes5718]

Why did they do it. Because they can the bike that can. Will ride one. Bucket list🙈

[@TAYM]

Thanks PO 😁

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Very nice bikes but you need a second mortgage to buy a rear tyre for them TAYM 👍👍🙏🏍️

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 very true 😁 thanks Derek 😁

[@pauloakes5718]

That screen looks like badge our kid. What’s it there for. Do you have to oil it? Amazing bike

[@greywolf9292]

The little stock screen is as you say of little purpose, more for aesthetics than practicality, it tends to direct wind up towards your shoulders. I've fitted a taller touring screen to mine which lifts the wind draft to the top of my helmet. It's a bike you really need to try to appreciate it's very well engineered attributes. Like TAYM says it's happy just coasting along but it also doesn't half get up and go if you ask it to.

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 thanks P.O. 😁

[@TAYM]

It’s like a grandmother that can do a sub 10 second 100m 😁😂😂😂

[@gvinrad]

Thats more money than I paid for my 1st house ! Seriously though why design a bike that puts out so much torque that it needs traction control to stop the rear wheel spinning on the road ? I would be very interested in how many of these they actually sell & how many miles you get out of a rear tyre ? Would I buy one ? No I wouldn't ! But its a good job we all have different tastes in bikes isn't it ?

[@TAYM]

Thanks G 😁

[@ruahinesrider]

58th not bad considering TAYM 🦒 released it while us in Southern Hemisphere in bed 😴💤.

[@TAYM]

You are 1st, carried over from the mishap earlier 😁😂😂😂😂

[@ruahinesrider]

@@TAYM I'll take that.I only had a look to see what time it was after rolling over in bed & saw you.

[@daintree2455]

...who,what,where it's still bloody dark outside.

[@ruahinesrider]

@@daintree2455 It was dark.Rolled over had a look at time took a piddle & went back to sleep 💤😴😁😆😂🤣😂🤣.

[@daintree2455]

@@ruahinesrider ...hope u got out of bed first

[@ianhalliwell8604]

That is some bike, now all i need is a second mortgage and its mine. Watched videos by usernamekate riding one, so if a 5ft 4inch lightweight girl can do it surely it's not as intimidating as it first looks.

[@TAYM]

Exactly 😁 very very surprising 😁 thanks IH 😁

[@jaysinhoffner2134]

I'm everywhere....🎉 Have photos she'll be sending you....

[@jaysinhoffner2134]

I'm 🥇 ahhhhhh

[@TAYM]

Excellent 😁

[@TAYM]

😂😂😁

[@BlakesPipes]

Looks like a water buffalo! Naked Goldwing! Not sure about this one. 😮

[@TAYM]

You need to ride one 😁 yes, looks like a hippo but feels like a super model 😁 thanks LoY 😁

[@pauloakes5718]

Missed you for a bit been doin politics but bored now👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂

[@blearyview2254]

Best winter bike so far...dump GoPro and get a DJI, given the amount of videos you make you are guaranteed results every time.

[@TAYM]

😂😂 this was mad before I got the insta sorted 😁 thanks BV 😁

[@sambagogo777]

The video's title has me wondering if GT stands for Geriatric Touring, haha!

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 at that price it possibly is 😂😂😂 thanks SB 😁

[@simongilbert2704]

yes , well as you know i don't like triumph as a company , and that thing is terribly ugly , ,, but the engineering involved to make it easy to push about your driveway , to enable it to handle high and low speeds with such a big motor is nothing short of giraffe - ness , the main trick to make it feel good at village speeds is way more important and useful than 200 mph capability ,, the fit and finish looks top shelf ;;

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 marvellous 😂😂 yes, it is a wonder of engineering and rather like watching a very large person taking the lead in swan lake 😁 thanks SG 😁

[@jaysinhoffner2134]

When are we going to get the super meteor or the shotgun over here the moon is rising and my migraine has ebbed it's a question I've had for a while probably want to go with the gt. Idk it's the way it is wanted a more upright styling idk an interceptor or int. 😂as they have to be marketed as damn I have four bikes looking for a fifth got quite the addiction I also have a load of photos for you permit for a car never felt the need damn em I like Pennsylvania well enough other than the wild motorized mutants and the skittish abominable road fairing animals I have no need for punctuation it again keeps it quite interesting although after a bit you tend to take it personal the attempts on your life whether unintentionally or intentionally it gives you a healthy skin of stay the f- away from me IDK exactly where people get off I most definitely have mounted auxiliary lighting and it seems not to make a difference chock it up to indifference or allegedly not seeing the vehicle I've had more than my share of right of way violating left hand turns in front of me my bike and my wife.... No doubt it's dangerous be alert.

[@TAYM]

Thanks JH 😁 I shall 😁

[@volt8684]

Cant afford a 2.5 litre car let alone a bike😂😂😂😂😂mpg?

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 about 45 😁 whilst ridden gently but I did notice a rapid decline when ridden hardish 👹 thanks V 😁

[@pauloakes5718]

I’m in love but ask Mrs T first🛶 beautiful motorcycle even Mrs O drooling and calling me an under achiever😂

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂😂 thanks PO 😁