Triumph Rocket 3R Test

[@porkchopspapi5757]

Excellent reviewer. No looking at a dopey face instead of the subject. No spastic, distracting, constant hand waving. No music over dialogue. And relevant, grown-up content. Thank you sir.

[@johnfair62]

I bought the R version. Absolutely love it. To me there is no better motorcycle to ride. It's like riding a rhino with power that runs like a gazelle. Fast and smooth. A fantastic bike.

[@Solano.Serpents]

Under hard acceleration, do you feel slight shaking? Road-tested one yesterday and it would shake a little under hard acceleration. I assumed it was the traction control kicking in, I was in Sport mode.

[@brucecarney4416]

This gent celebrates the English language in his narratives, as well as staying with only that what is pertinent to the subject. A breath of fresh air I enjoyed from start to finish. Kudos my Aussie brother. Being unable to walk or stand very well hurts worse knowing I can't saddle one up. If not for that I'd have one tomorrow.

[@johncunningham4820]

You need a Can-Am Bruce .

[@nelsonphilip4520]

Couldn't agree with you more about the professionalism of this presentation. The narration was spot on and his enthusiasm came through in a big way. Good news for you is that the motorcycle industry has so many exciting products for the older physically challenged rider. Ural sidecar or any hack can very easily get you back on the saddle. Harley_Davidson Tri-Glide is a very attractive model. And there are plenty of trike fabricators out there offering both traditional trike layouts as well as the avant guard "reverse trike" style. Of course there also the Auto-Cycle class which includes the Polaris Slingshot, Vanderhall and the classic Morgan 3-Wheeler. What intrigues this 58 year-old-man is The Tilting Works front end set-up. This is a reverse trike type has a front end that articulates and closely mimics the traditional 2-wheel motorcycle but offers the stability of 3-wheels. Tilting Works even has an option "no need to put you feet down lock" position for when the rider has to stop at the traffic light! If you are on a budget, (and these days who isn't!) look into MTC Voyager Trike Conversion kit. Best bang for the buck. Good Luck and hope to see on the road. Remember, it's not what you ride, it's that you ride!~GeneralT

[@GraemeBlore]

Great review. Factual, honest, and thorough. What a brilliant engineering accomplishment this new model is. BIG kudos to Triumph; they've smashed it out of the ball park with this mighty bike.

[@abz124816]

Just wait till you have to take it to the dealer to tighten all the nuts and bolts.

[@firmfoundation7421]

I bought the 3R a year ago and have now installed the GT seats and sissy bar, forward pegs, handle bars with heated grips. quick shifter. bluetooth and small wind shield. I'm by no means flush with cash but my wife let me buy it and worked hard and paid it off in 1 year. I recently had an exhaust specialist work on my exhaust and now it sounds like it should, brrrapp. I couldn't be happier with it. I am thrilled every time I ride it. I ride mostly in rain mode because in sport mode it accellerates way too fast lol. I put it in sport mode if I'm feeling gnarly and leave everything in the dust.

[@haroldchannel8883]

This Triumph bike here set's the bar in a pretty high level

[@logotrikes]

I've owned a Thunderbird, a Speed Twin, and a Tiger 90. That was in the days when I could almost ride a motorcycle properly. Nowadays at 73 my wife won't let me near one. So no Triumphs for me. What a sensational machine this is....

[@davewilkirson2320]

Great review. I purchased a used 2020 GT 3 with 334 miles. Actually, I won money in Vegas and after getting back to Dallas I bought the bike. The price was $17,250 out the door with tax and other charges. The bike appears new. Not a scratch. I'm 68 and I'm keeping my Rocket in my Man Cave. I have other toys as well. I love this machine. I have owned 32 bikes since 1970 incuding 2 Boss Hoss bikes. The Boss Hoss, although big and heavy, could not out accelerate the Rocket and are not well made. More home-made in quality. Triumph is top notch.

[@trench1957]

people,this is not a motorcycle but a work of art

[@Ianjeffery2500]

Best review I’ve seen yet, no hype just the bike and the facts. Thank you

[@bluepeter3470]

What a beautiful looking motorcycle.

[@toshvmax]

Fantastic review, I've had the classic and Roadster and now a Rocket 3 GT and you've absolutely hit the nail on the head with this review. Brilliant 👍

[@Jonathan-ez8tq]

I ordered mine Christmas 2019, still very happy. Great bike, I love it, the way it’s cornering and smooth... Greatings from France 🤙🏼

[@kricklasalty8599]

I here the saddle is uncomfortable on long rides. What is your opinion, sir?

[@Jonathan-ez8tq]

@@kricklasalty8599 The drivers saddle is fine, but the passenger’s one is just rock hard...

[@King_CrimsonX]

@@kricklasalty8599 Not at all. It very pleasing.

[@MrAndrew1953]

A superb piece of styling and engineering that has a really strong physical presence. Great touring bike with a screen and some panniers.

[@LetsTalk649]

Now that’s a beautiful bike.

[@nelsonphilip4520]

Kudos to Triumph for reworking their flagship. What a difference a century makes. The 1st gen Rocket 3 was a 20th century machine whereas the this 2nd gen is a 21st century engineering marvel. Beautifully done video and thanks for sharing it. Cheers~GeneralT

[@666madmal]

More attractive than previous models

[@bravofoxable]

Behemoth indeed. By far the best review of the Rocket I know of. Very well done, great sound and vid quality. Good job! 👍🏻

[@racketyjack]

There is only one bike I'd give up my 2007 Stratoliner for, and that's the Rocket III. I have lusted and drooled after that bike for a loooong time now, lol. Great review. Thank you for keeping it to the point. Hello from Montana.

[@andrewdods2236]

Ha! I’m in reverse. Have a Rocket and would only shift it for a Road liner … :-)

[@bbgmarine]

Great review....just ran across this on you tube. My son has a 2020 Triumph Rocket III GT. It has been a flawless bike. He now has over 10,000 miles on it. You can't describe in print or video just how impressive the power and torque are on this bike. In addition, it has one of the best stock seats on the market. Every now and then I'll hop off my 2019 Goldwing DCT (non-tour) and get on the Rocket when I need to elevate my heart rate just a bit ; )

[@christophergould3673]

My brother tryed out the rocket when it first came out and it was a beast of a bike, buietefull but who couldn't fall in love with this beast.

[@colinjones7916]

got to be the best review very clear and explains everything about the bike, thank you

[@wmden1]

I was going to comment that it probably doesn't handle well, because of the mass of the engine being so high above the axles, but I saw how you could throw it into the turns. Difficult to believe, but very nice. Great looking bike, too.

[@buddhastaxi666]

Ive just bought a 1900 Yamaha Roadliner. I considered Goldwing, Electra Glide, Rocket 3. I have a zx14r as well for long distance sporty riding.. So I live in the WA wheatbelt where a big motor two up with comfort is at home. I sold my 18 yo 1500 Nomad and imported a F6b from Queensland. ....say Hi to Team Moto Brisbane...The ergonomics of that and the horrendous wind buffeting....despite adding a higher screen ....made me loathe the thing. I tried to trade it on an Electra glide but it was on consignment at Albany Harley. At the time they had no second stock. Anyway I swapped f6b for a low mileage Roadliner. It is 50 kg lighter than my old Nomad and the front gives precise control at low speed instead of wobble wobble wobble....especially with a passenger. Now here comes the revamped lighter Rocket 3....of course I want one now. The way massive motors transform a cruiser is unreal. No effort long striding. Plus the technology that reduces the weight and makes them so balanced. That Rocket 3 takes the tech to a new level. Ive had Triumphs and the engineers have always known what they are doing. The competency is obvious. I did not like the motor on Triumphs big cruisers as I test rode some. The handling and finish however is excellent. The Wings and the 1800 BMW restrict legs with the horizontally opposed motors. I had a triple 995 Sprint which had the torque of a vtwin but more top end. Ive liked Triumphs since I rode a high compression 1965 Bonnie in 1972. At the time it felt like a Rocket.

[@retrowheels73]

Great review and stunning photography. My phone is full of pics of this.

[@theonlyredspecial]

I am so happy I managed to get this r in the black edition before it sold out. Great bike to ride and completely different from my Fireblades and h2. I had the original rocket and while I’ve great memories the build quality was sadly lacking. This new one seems much better built.

[@King_CrimsonX]

Brian May says ride safe ...

[@jameswaterhouse-brown6646]

This new Rocket is beautiful. Not a big ugly pig at all. Wow

[@yabbadabbadoo8225]

Nothing like 2 wheel smut. This machine is 100% Gangsta lol

[@Stone1108]

Congrats on a very good review and production. Thanks, Now I want one!!

[@mcfuller5020]

This is one of the most bad ass bikes ever built, 2500cc, 2.5 liter engine is a killer.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

I’m pretty picky about how a new bike is designed , everything the Brit engineers and designers have done on this bike is top notch ! The only accessory I would put on this bike that could be removed quickly would be a passenger seat and sissy bar for two up ridding ! It’s a masterpiece !

[@charlesking415]

One would think Triump would build a full out touring machine with choice of fairings and latest electronic doodads based on the very potent Rocket III platform to take on Harley-Davidson, Indian, Honda and such, since the engine and chassis components for such a bike already exists...probably with some engine tweaking for more torque at lower rpms. Triumph would garner a sizable segment of the touring market with such a bike.

[@haroldchannel8883]

I could'nt get enough lookin' at it

[@haroldchannel8883]

I thought Triump is obsolete but no way after watching this i would call it the new generation bike

[@bananiarz1972]

this is the target motorcycle even for advanced bikers.

[@tracyconfair1]

Heavy duty magazine. I love your cool channel, always something wow on here.

[@johnny5stickswilliams696]

Love everything about this bike and your review was so well explained. Thanks so much 🙏

[@terrible2u]

Sold my 2021 R1 for a 3 R. Could not be any happier! Such a stunner too, once you stopped, you get people talk to you about it. Surely nothing for the socially awkward! :D

[@sajhanwijayaratne8573]

Great review. Very well narated. Well done!

[@musicauthority7828]

Very good review its a beast. definitely better than anything that Harley Davidson could offer no doubt.

[@davewilkirson2320]

HD is not in the same Universe against the Rocket 3.

[@garypatrick7817]

Beautiful machine…excellent review…

[@raymondj8768]

I was watching this on my 23 inch computer screen and i noticed i was leaning with you in the turns i just started laughing my ass off hahaha what a trip !!!!!!!!

[@happymonarch]

Very good review. The main thing I have been trying to find out is how much peg scraping there is. You're the first one I've found that has discussed that specifically. I will picking mine up in three days.

[@nealfry2230]

" Mmm, Good morning MILKSHAKES!!! " " You're as Sweet as a Peach MILKSHAKES." Your's Intimately, Neal a.k.a. High Priest from Detroit, Michigan.

[@King_CrimsonX]

BTW - the '22 R3 GT has the moniker "Bobber Clobber" here in Valley View California.

[@johnmutton799]

Now that looks better! The roads here are so bad, pot holes that ruin wheels. And have riders off bikes when full of water. Not the roads for a touring bike. This looks wicked! Another great bike from Triumph!

[@TheViking2008]

Excellent bike review mate,after having VMax for a summer and the thing nearly kicking me off at nearly every fast corner,then Kawasaki VN 1500 I certainly missed the torque.Not liking the look of the 2300cc version of the Rocket,this beast has the lot,monster torque and stunning to look at and until your road test not sure how it would handle but you put it through some fast corners and it was a breeze for such a monster,nothing out there that can compete on looks are torque absolute beauty definitely treating myself life’s to short n too.

[@downeastermaineusa3794]

Great bike.. Love it. Im trading in my Honda Cub in the morning. Cant wait. USA

[@fairworld2522]

I like the video, nice to watch. Good clear views. Well presented

[@thelittlesignpost]

Beauty and the beast all in one! A bear in sheep's clothing! Great review!

[@edgardechavez158]

My dream bike!

[@robwestern7702]

Now that is a bike that anyone would like

[@DucatiDiaries]

Great looking bike. Even though I have a Diavel, I want a Rocket 3 too. PS- LMAO @ "No stopping on the motorway." haha

[@johnathonwebster5720]

I've found my bike utopia at last,I look no more just awesome!!

[@NinthDensity]

What a masterpiece.

[@CharlieDeltaEchoVict]

That was a lovely video - I want one!

[@fredscott413]

what a machine,thanks.

[@danielmangan7561]

Nice review, need one, have a 19 Speedmaster and a 73 Tiger , have to cull the herd unfortunately..

[@buddhastaxi666]

Keep the Tiger. I found the 900 Speedy not speedy at all....more like a 350 Honda....as I wanted to trade for one for wife's ride.

[@haroldchannel8883]

Over all i think it will be a great dream bike

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Its the best looking bike to date.

[@michaelhegyan7464]

Own the 19' Speed Triple..and now I think i will trade it in for this bad boy..yeah...

[@Callahan757575]

That engine growl!!

[@robertw.1499]

I have a Rocket Touring from 2008 and absolutely love it. Brash, heavy and a bike that needs getting used to. I have a Triumph dealer not three miles from where I live. Wanted to test ride the GT version but was afraid it would be so impressed that mine would pale into insignificance. Still love the new Rocket though. I change gear on mine and it sounds like a truck from the 60s. Somehow charming 😂😂😂

[@terryyates5131]

Robert W, if you ride one, you WILL buy one. I did 50,000klm on a 2012 model, my 2020 Rocket is light years ahead in every department....yes, it has big power, the usual huge torque, as you would expect, but the biggest upgrade for this completely new generation machine is the general handling, steering , sensational brakes, 40kg weight reduction....I would love to do a track day on mine ?!!

[@amphibdriver1]

@@terryyates5131---> What is the highest mileage that you have gotten out of the rear tire on your 2020 Rocket? Is the gas tank 4 or 5 gallons?

[@terryyates5131]

@@amphibdriver1 11000klm so far on original Avon , I'd expect another 2/3000 k before replacement. ....on my older Rocket, the original Metzler marathons were rubbish, barely 8000klms, ....I did a "half lap" of Australia, 11700klm, Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin, Cairns Sydney, on Bridgestone Exdra ,loaded with touring gear, eventually was replaced at 15000klm. 2020 Rocket Tank is 18litres (4.75 US gallons), will comfortably do 300 klm in sport mode, 340 k if ridden sensibly.....however, very difficult to do this !!

[@amphibdriver1]

@@terryyates5131 ---Riding at 70 mph will give you 340 miles per tank?

[@terryyates5131]

@@amphibdriver1 , KILOMETRES,.....convert to miles, multiply by 5 then divide by 8, eg 300 ×5 ÷ 8= 187.5 miles

[@1990-t1j]

Excellent review.

[@billwessels207]

I enjoyed the video. Thank you, Sir!

[@miguelamaya6246]

Beautiful I would like to own it...

[@nealfry2230]

" I've Always Loved you Hayden Panettiere " and " I'll Always Love 💘 you Hayden Panettiere " " Your's Always Lovingly, " " 8 Mile High Priest " from the " Motor City "

[@paulkosmidis9553]

Very nice looks like a badass motorcycle comfortable and great the ride

[@glennslatter2139]

Great review

[@nealfry2230]

Good by Harley- Davison. See ya later Indian Vantage. Hello Triumph!!! My 1ST two Motorcycles were Triumphs. " Foxy Lady, " my 2ND Triumph, "A" Show Bike in the Detroit Motorcycle Shows picked ^UP^ more Pretty Little Ladies than Banks had Money. Dreams come true for Believers in Almighty God in Heaven, amen. " Thank you Triumph Engineers " " Very Sincerely, " Neal Patrick Fry a.k.a. High Priest a.k.a. Sundown from Detroit, Michigan and The U.S.A.

[@braveheart196]

Good review straight to the point

[@hansrauletkarkada5873]

Thank you for sharing .

[@jamesdownie2152]

Triumph needs to employ you as their photography and publicity agent. You have included some almost poster like superb stills in the video as well. Very well done ..... however I am still not buying one - although I may have to test drive one after seeing your video.

[@joerobinson4562]

Really good tube telling it like it is with useful information.

[@ed1nh0]

It's a beast indeed!

[@ginoscarpelli3532]

Trump

[@torontowestern]

Best looking bike.

[@shahzadashraf370]

simply awesome machine and beautyyyyy

[@TheStephepps]

Damn! I have an 06 model and it was boss in that day. These new ones make it so obsolete it hurts. By the way, I love how you Aussies have tailored your intersections to eliminate those annoying 90 degree turns.

[@firmfoundation7421]

Those older ones look great customised

[@indianrider956]

I test rode this beautiful bike yesterday and all I can say is....I'm going to get one. The only issue I have is....will I trade/sale my current 2019 Indian Chieftain???? I'm no fan boy of any particular bike, or brand....this is simply a sweet bike

[@scottastell9415]

Triumph has done it again. It looks awesome. How about a trike version like HD?

[@22Royston]

Any chance doing a test on a similar age GT spec David?

[@malcolmabram2957]

Thank you for this. Good and clear presentation. I think I might downsize.

[@blommotoren7341]

what a cool bike !

[@jch67ess]

one question,,,,whats the price for a motorcycle like that???? looks amazing beautyfull!!

[@me24680]

I'm 5'7 do you think it'd be a great idea for me to b a rocket 3 GT Would I flatfoot on it?

[@victorjones7071]

Does your right leg get burned with the pipes right there? Compare the position of the pipes with a Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Also, I have always been skeptical on odd number of cylinders; I am OK with 2,4,6....but 3? I don't know about that.

[@rioshrink]

AWESOME....!!!

[@Bernd_Ernst]

Queensland means tropical climate. - How handles the engine that climate? Are there any heat issues?

[@pipersall6761]

I love the bike but not the rear fender. Doesnt the split fender throw lots of debris and water up at your backside when its bad weather? We cant be in sunshine all the time! Well, I guess we can try. Lol. I would like to hear your opinion on the rear fender and its ability to keep road slop off of you. Thank you.

[@leepolson5921]

looks wild mate!! and under my dyna fat bob that comes in 320 kgs lol

[@johncunningham4820]

Now they need to do a Full Dresser . Take on Goldwing and BMW 1600 . Those are two Heavyweights that can Hustle along when asked .

[@r.blacky341]

The sound are amazing,its like an half "Porsch" 911!!

[@haroldchannel8883]

Dang that bike is beautiful i'm hook

[@teeceemoo]

Didn't it used to be Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket III ? ty

[@benitobueno3373]

Yes back in the 1970s here in the UK..in fact the guy over the road from me owned a BSA Rocket 3 and was joined on a Sunday morning by his pal who rode a Triumph Trident 3..the sound of the bikes ticking over then being driven off was pure magic

[@WrightsW5]

I think this is the most amazing production bike in the world, but the instrument panel does look a bit naff, maybe if they made it as a straight sided rectangle?

[@doublenickel1000]

Excellent review. I subscribed.

[@FreshCoastDon.007]

The cool thing about the R and GT, is that you can swap seats and handlebars. Of course it'll cost but, if you want a sport bike with the cruiser comforts Triumph gives you the option. Pretty neat imo.

[@bananiarz1972]

in GT rider position is more comfortable (extend forward footrest and higher handlebar) but R have some benefits on poor road. you can stand od footrests. for me GT is better but you have decide for yourself.

[@aubreysweezey1324]

I'm old school. In '78 an instructor at the American Motorcycle Institute told us students the definition of a motorcycle was something that had no more than two cylinders, wasn't under 500 CC's and wasn't built in Japan. I agree with that. It took Honda 30 years, 4 more cylinders, 20 more valves, and 5 more carburators to match the speed of a 1947 Vincent. And they still can't make them last that long. Yeah!!!!

[@3334-n7s]

THEY GOT 3 EXHAUST PIPES RIGHT BESIDE THE LOWER LEG AND ANKLES, LOOKS LIKE NO ONE NOTICES THE HEAT, IS THERE ANY HEAT

[@porkchopspapi5757]

What's the fuel range on those? Can't be good.

[@startmeup5156]

Imo, this bike looks much better as a sport bike than a cruiser.