Turbocharged Triumph Rocket III 0-150 MPH and more

[@alanpadgett5868]

I have a 2015 Rocket3. More power than I need. Can't imagine having it turbo charged. Awsome vid.

[@xorbe2]

It'll pass anything on the road except a gas station ...

[@sagarthapa3765]

HAHAHAHA

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Or S1000RR, ZX-10R, ZX-12R, ZX-14R, H2, GSX-R1000, CBR1000RR, 1290 Super Duke R, Tuono V4, RSV4, Vmax, S1000R, Hayabusa, 1199 Panigale, 1299 Panigale, xDiavel S, and others I can't think of. But it's impressive for such a big heavy bike.

[@sherjeelchaudhry2612]

Lol.

[@christopherhollins9868]

@@exothermal.sprocket Most riders can't get their sports bikes to do 0-60 in 3 seconds or less. It takes a perfect launch. This bike does it without even giving it full throttle in 1st.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

60 mph isn't that quick however. But I understand. It's more about the gearing of a particular bike than it is peak power. Most racetrack bikes have a stupid tall 1st gear which makes launching very difficult.

[@TachiTekmo]

Absolutely insane! Love the sound. Excellent job. God, is there anything better than a Rocket III? Yes, a _turbocharged_ Rocket III!

[@sweetpotato3950]

I got an adrenaline rush just watching the Speedo

[@dozervin]

I have had my 06 R3 for 6 years now. Just can never get tired of this bike. I love it. Just running a D&D pipe and K&N air filter with a Dark side tire out back. This is the perfect bike for out here in the Mojave desert. Don't need no damn turbo!

[@diamondjoebloggs119]

That was just so entertaining, cheers from a Valkyrie Owner.

[@creator4413]

that sounds amazing! sounds way more 'soulful' than a large displacement V twin imo. I think my next bike will be a triumph

[@Degenerate27]

Damn dude, I've wanted a rocket for a while now and now I absolutely have to have one. That bike is fucking nasty, you earned yourself a new sub my good man. keep up the good work

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

I hope you picked one up. They're a seriously monstrous bike, no turbo needed. Loved the way I could feel the engine idling through the ground under the bike, and the power delivery was nothing sort of frightening stock, a turbo sounds like too much.

[@southendparaquest]

Normally I don't condone this kind of behaviour. But just this once, I will. That was sheer lunacy and I loved it lol. Plus your comments at the end. Proper chuckling. But not at your potential repair bills!

[@saberleaf3659]

it doesn't even sound like a motor cycle when fast. it sounds like a bmw m3

[@PersonOnEarth]

Gotta ride one of these one day. The low end hit must be awesome. My 1000cc RR had about 100 pounds and 150 HP and just that felt like it had hellishly strong pull even in the low end, I can't imagine having 240 ft/lb. Please do be careful with this bike though. Even though it will match or even outdo a 1000cc in power it still doesn't have the frame of one for stability at high speeds.

[@ridefast0]

My 'Busa used to shred its back tyre leaving black lines along the road, so I'm sure this baby must do that too! Have you filled in all the white lines yet? PS I also made lots of new friends at all the petrol stations I had to stop at. Great for networking.

[@Xformat01]

Having ridden this incredible machine, I can testify that it's as smooth as butter. The pull is so hard and fast that it blurs your vision. I always thought of it as the Caddilac of bikes. Incredibly balanced; nearly effortless to control . . . it's on a completely different level compared to other bikes.

[@brentmiller7901]

I remember you saying it "felt as light as a feather" which is saying something for an 800lb bike!

[@DavidErdman-JLSRealEstate]

@@brentmiller7901 The amount of torque the Rocket has is so strong, it pulls the 800lbs around as though it doesn't exist. I'm not sure that a person can comprehend this unless they actually ride it. The other remarkable aspect of this bike is that though you're up to 80mph in about two seconds, there is no feeling . . . at all . . . that you're about to fall off the back of the bike. That said, a person would be wise to offer you $22,000 - $25,000 for it. From Nova to Rocket . . . unreal.

[@_audacerider3838]

Absolute animal of a motorcycle!!

[@ArtoDelFunko]

Excellent vid, shame these kinds of vids are rare for the rocket. Nice to see how a turbocharged rocket compares to a NA one of the same power

[@mickkennedy1344]

Just as the rev counter goes red at about 6,500 revs, I'd put a little marker on the rev counter (maybe a little bright red dot) at the point where the front wheel begins to lift off the ground? --- rally car drivers have for many years marked the centre of the steering wheel with white tape as a visual reminder of when the wheels are facing straight ahead.

[@enoel060372]

Awesome video brother!..And awesome bike!..Looking forward to more vids!

[@onlylexus]

I have a rocket 3, owned it for 7 years. One thing I will say is that its very hard to take sharp corners on it, especially hairpins or slightly lesser corners. I ride mine in rural Scotland where the roads are very bendy and sharp, you have to take it easy on the corners there, you just don't know what lies beyond, mud or grit or some tractor parked just round the bend. Don't get me wrong I really know how to ride my rocket, its become second nature to me, but like I say it does not lean over as easy as one might think, after all its not a racing bike, and even if you do lean it over it will peg out very easily, and that can be dangerous. Its designed for cruising on the open road where it comes into its own, nothing will beat it there and I mean NOTHING! All in all, I would not part with it its such a thrill, and I have had many bikes in my life.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

This is a phenomenal bike! Just WOW! :-)

[@alanvt1]

What TF has this guy got there!

[@derrickdurham6048]

I'm in love... When you going to add wings? Man you ready for take off!!

[@kennethbeuscher47]

I love the way this bike cruises thru the 100 mph mark with such ease. I would have to duck down and pin the accelerator for a few miles to get my shadow 750 to go 100!

[@fknfreddy5625]

wow thats a real monster you have there man, respect!

[@arqtist.cferrari]

gasoline truck must be attached to the bike 😂 awesome bike, the accelerate at around 1:30 felt like an injection.. Congrats mate!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I rode my buddies 2013 Rocket 3 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2023. It was modified but no turbo or supercharger and on very wet salt we got 164 mph. After trying to get it up a bit faster I crashed on the 3rd run. I'm going back in August of 2024 on a 2021 model with just an ECU flash. Hopefully this one handles better.

[@Drunken_Hamster]

Now THIS is the kind of 40-120 performance I want out of a bike! (Any bike, really) Imagine if you installed the Carpenter Racing head and cam on this sucker to boot. 8500 rpm instead of 6500, lol. 250tq and 325hp sound about right for that setup?

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Awesome bike ! How many Harleys does it eat for breakfast... LoL....

[@CockatooDude]

All of them.

[@SoI_Badguy]

Harley guys don't ride Harleys because they're fast.

[@rleedeplorable1262]

Harley guys don't give a shit

[@mikemckool6645]

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[@andrewdods2236]

CockatooDude Beat me to it !

[@Ray-ox1zn]

Nice love them I have a 2018 with all the mods is a stock engine with turbo ?

[@brentmiller7901]

Yep, stock engine with turbo.

[@Ray-ox1zn]

Brent Miller does is do anything bad to the engine ? Where can I get a turbo kit for mine ?

[@brentmiller7901]

Not if you set it up properly. It requires extra fuel management hardware and software and has to be tuned just right on a dyno. I don't know of anyone making a kit anymore. You can get a supercharger from TTS in England and Carpenter Racing in the states does engine mods increasing HP without boost. They had a turbo kit in the works but I don't think it ever materialized. Join r3owners.net if you have not already done so. A wealth of information for R3 owners. My username on that forum is Torque addict.

[@talkingpens]

thats what you call a couch that MOVES!

[@2004lesk01]

what a awesome sound I am in luv

[@zagork]

just like my rocket 3, fuel warning light on lol nice vid.

[@andrewdods2236]

zagork Mine too !

[@melvindacleaner]

Absolutely insane, love it.

[@bn8706]

What a brutal ride with a brutal outcome!!!

[@gremmann]

Tickets...tickets....NOTHING BUT TICKETS....I'd be in sooo much trouble.

[@daviesjack12]

That's if they can catch him lol

[@allfasten]

+SuperMotoGuy99 Just make sure your license plate is a bit muddy lol

[@justinatorification]

Whats a licence place again?

[@cramersclassics]

Just bought a Rocket III. One of the coolest bikes I've owned. Curious to know whats the max boost you have run. Looks like 10 lbs. is more than plenty. Great video!

[@brentmiller7901]

10 lbs max. Yes, it is plenty.

[@alanvt1]

A BEAST!

[@johntouzel3298]

Wow,..... how often do we see the speedo needle overtake revs

[@karlosh9286]

Obviously brilliant insane in a straight line. How is it going at around bends ? :)

[@brentmiller7901]

Not too bad really. Weight is down low. Certainly no crotch rocket though.

[@jared2661able]

Yep that was a ride and a true torque monster!

[@kamotecruiser4083]

WHAT A POWER!

[@scottydees2748]

What year model is it mate. Love the vid. I’m on my second rocket at the moment. 2014/15 roadster. Really miss my 05 though.

[@brentmiller7901]

It's an '05

[@scottydees2748]

Brent Miller cheers. That was my first model, and I wish I never traded up. I demo’d the 2020 yesterday, and it’s a completely different bike.

[@9999plato]

I wonder how it would be with all the Carpenter racing mods and this turbo? Insane. I knwo the Carpenter mods alone can yield 240hp.

[@MrMitokiller]

Different u dont need carpenter mods with turbo

[@thatemeraldphotographer6003]

Meals on wheels. Delivered to it's final destination in 3 seconds flat

[@plpwheeler]

Sweet, just curious how does it do drag racing a liter bike like an R1 or s1000RR?

[@brentmiller7901]

Sorry, can't answer. I've never had that opportunity. I'm guessing this bike would take one of those off the line no problem and they wouldn't catch up until around 120mph where they'd start to pull away.

[@thesage1621]

sick....just stupid sick!!!👍👍👍

[@72committed]

Great video buddy congrat.... Brutal bike excellent accelleration, massive torq yeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaa!! Big smile on your face

[@jonnymac8925]

What an absolute weapon 😱😱😱

[@trickcyclists]

Great vid, loved it.

[@WS6xMASTER]

This thing has more power than my truck.

[@1990-t1j]

That was incredible. What's it like with a healthy engine?

[@brentmiller7901]

Not much different. Amazingly enough the cracked piston that was in there wasn't really robbing any power.

[@1990-t1j]

What caused the piston problem in the first place?

[@brentmiller7901]

Detonation from a lean air to fuel ratio. It was like that when I bought the bike. I've retarded the timing and added fail safe electronics to prevent this in the future.

[@1990-t1j]

Running lean would certainly do it. Reliable otherwise?

[@brentmiller7901]

Totally.

[@eric12137]

Just a turbo or did carpenter performance get their hands on it?

[@brentmiller7901]

Just a turbo. It does have Carpenter's head bolts and clutch springs though.

[@Birky_41]

Holy crap that's fast. Great video

[@williamsterben]

Very nice indeed! my ZZR1400 Gen 2 (ZX14R) is a girly 1441cc, but it does have 200 RWHP. Wonder what that would be like with a turbo?

[@ninjadadPrime]

How did you get your rev to 8k rpm?

[@brentmiller7901]

Not sure where you're seeing that in the vid. I can only rev to 7k. The rev limit has been adjusted with tune ECU to 6700 and the tach is reading about 300 rpm high in the upper end. The rev limit can be set to 8K with tune ECU but the motor would self destruct at that without some valve work being done first. Carpenter racing bikes can easily do 8k rpm.

[@ninjadadPrime]

Brent Miller my eyes must have been playing tricks on me. I thought I saw you hit at least 7500 at around 37 sec in.

[@Woodsiey]

I read that the Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster is 2,500 or 98.3 inches long which is huge. Is this true?

[@brentmiller7901]

Yes, that's correct. From the front of the front tire to the tip of the rear fender. It is a big bike.

[@Woodsiey]

+Brent Miller I used to measuring tape and spanned it out to 98.3 inches or 2.5 meters and I was like "There's no way the motorcycle can be this long" XD

[@TheVestibulian]

Did you ever get this thing sorted? Would love to see a dyno chart

[@brentmiller7901]

Yes I did. Runs very nice. Never made that much more power though so the cracked piston was not robbing too much power. I'm up to 214 hp and the torque had dropped a bit to around 220 but I"m no longer pissing oil out the crank case vent and look forward to riding this bike every summer. Have done a lot of other things to the bike as well. Will try and post a new vid this summer if I have the time. Here's a link to a dyno clip: drive.google.com/open?id=1aqtiTXtEN11Rvku2ZX0bUM3ScfkMtdMU

[@TheVestibulian]

@@brentmiller7901 That's incredibly cool man. A bike that any rider would be lucky to own. I'll look forward to seeing that video if you're able to make it

[@pobinr]

Sounds so sweet

[@psmith608]

What a BEAST!!!

[@lennyochieng1455]

And it has a dump valve.awesome

[@edwardarquette3884]

That's just ri-god-damn-diculous.

[@pezza1923]

Absolutely wicked😎

[@gmctech]

Like a MoFo boss! Awesome just awesome....

[@brentmiller7901]

Lol...thanks.

[@asquare7532]

Crazy

[@EP1CMINER]

I so want this bike as my next one!

[@alanvt1]

need the balls to match tho!

[@trevormcdonal3340]

excelent bike .boss hoss , never

[@danielmagdziarz7440]

Just plain awesome video! Most thorough one yet.

[@brentmiller7901]

Thanks. That's one of the reasons I put this up when I did. At the time all the Rocket KZbin vids posted seem to be quite lame. Just cruising around at normal speed or if there was some speed not having a clear shot of the speedo showing how fast.

[@antonyhyland1600]

awesome watch that speedo

[@Bass.Player]

Can the drive train take this kind of power?

[@brentmiller7901]

Yes. No problem. A lot of guys on the forum I'm on for this bike are pushing more power than I am. Just need to beef up the clutch a bit to prevent slippage.

[@InvictvsNox]

10lbs max boost... jeez. Betcha needed some forged internals for this one.

[@jimmylincoln4082]

Bloody hell, that's scary

[@paultaylor701]

Were gonna need a bigger speedo

[@andrewdods2236]

Paul Taylor yep. We’re btw

[@candymintz]

90 in 2nd, that's quick, i could use a gear indicator for my r3, i never know what gear i'm in

[@ReginaldTBoner]

what BOV is that? where is it located?

[@brentmiller7901]

I think it's a HKS Sequential BOV but one of the cheaper Chinese knock-offs. It was on the bike when I bought it. See the last few seconds of the video which is a still picture and you can see it on the left hand side of the air intake plenum.

[@MitchellAusten.]

What turbo kit is it?

[@vicentefuentes67]

Is it good for daily driving?

[@brentmiller7901]

Yes. Runs just like stock until the throttle is opened up.

[@786philb]

Just wow

[@CurtisL8.3066]

This thing has to have 200hp right?

[@sheikhyaboooty]

Closer to 250bhp.

[@brentmiller7901]

It's about 210 at the wheel.

[@alanvt1]

JEEZ!

[@gabegillman2260]

Damn that's badass

[@dejanmeki]

whats the time 100 to 200km/h ?

[@motodrang4287]

Very sick good sir!

[@TTSPerformance]

Next time you build it pull some timing and you won't blow your ring lands away.

[@jeffbatchler2899]

Thanks man. Nice video

[@brentmiller7901]

You're welcome sir. Crazy this vid is 6 years old now. Enjoying the massive torque of the bike today just as much back then. Just rode it yesterday. Have added lots of cool mods. Wish I had more time and motivation to do another vid.

[@enisrizov9890]

Good job . Bravo

[@ryderDoO]

where is the video after rebuild ?

[@brentmiller7901]

Hoping to get some time to do another video this summer. A lot of other stuff has also been done to the bike. It's better than ever.

[@CraigPakkala]

you got balls man

[@csababalogh777]

I sit behind my friend on a triumph rocket 3, I had no idea what kind of bike is this... Than we went from 0 to 60 in city with full throttle, first wheel in the air... I thought I am going to die ... :D

[@iDayno]

That's insane!

[@noobmayster6960]

Cheeesus Crust :O

[@joerocket3rider603]

That’s some proper hurry-up...

[@kylestewart8354]

total-seal rings will fix your blow bye problem.

[@brentmiller7901]

+kyle stewart Doubt it. Piston lands were busted in 5 pieces. Already fixed!

[@instrutordearmamento]

Nice work! I'm guessing 1.5 GPM (Gallons per Mile)? hahaha

[@brentmiller7901]

+Gustavo de Almeida Carvalho Actually 20 MPG if driven hard like in the video but around 35 MPG on the open road just cruising.

[@maseratilife1316]

+Brent Miller Bolton kit or custom? and what did the whole process of turbo charging run you? thanks

[@isaacgarcia3746]

Yeah I couldn't have a turbo I'd probably run into a deer almost happened to me once scared the hell out of me

[@robbyterrill5707]

Beast

[@dixienormous3262]

Insane. The squeak on each shift is strange.

[@brentmiller7901]

That's the blow off valve.

[@dixienormous3262]

Impressive though dude.

[@CharlieShumakerJr]

How do I get ahold of Brent Miller. I have same set up and blowing oil out also. I know he thought was rings. I seen he said got it sorted out. Never seen what he done to fix it? Anyone know what he did to fix?

[@brentmiller7901]

It was not the rings but busted piston lands (thin piston area between the rings) on the front cylinder. I'm sure it was detonation that did this. I replaced all three pistons with brand new. Runs beautifully now with no excessive crank case pressure. Yes, I still own the bike and enjoy the massive torque each time I ride it! If you're mechanically inclined at all you CAN fix yours too. Not too difficult. drive.google.com/file/d/17CRLrW_9Reexn2eAy_Q_h2H1OzeNhkAY/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/1NsOR7N-LX6CvEFZ4Qs5MVXbL3MZfCUZJ/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/17Vdkj5lPKB06VUjF35tiDaXFG3ervKMt/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/14oWhCw22lFgaGtVbvD_0KT-07ES_HHBN/view?usp=sharing

[@CharlieShumakerJr]

Are you still using same turbo? Different tune on new pistons? Did you use stock or aftermarket pistons? Are those links your tear down, findings and repair? And again thank you!

[@brentmiller7901]

@@CharlieShumakerJr Yes, same turbo. I replaced pistons with stock pistons and had it dyno tuned upon rebuild. Yes, the links are of my tear down and damaged piston. Try the links again. I did not have the sharing permissions set right. You should be able to access now.

[@CharlieShumakerJr]

Thanks I looked at the pictures. I was hoping to get some aftermarket pistons. Not sure if any available for the lower compression. Did you try find any? If you don’t mind me asking how much did you have in parts repairing it. I will do all the labor. Piston, rings and gaskets I’m assuming. And thank you for all the information sir!

[@brentmiller7901]

@@CharlieShumakerJr I didn't look for aftermarket. I got a good deal from Carpenter Racing on a brand new set of stock pistons. I can't remember my parts cost but I would estimate you should be looking at between $500 and $1K for all parts for the job (if it's just one piston) if you keep it stock.

[@hrishikesh.c.ewyler8642]

awesome broo

[@michaelhayward7572]

Jesus H Christ!!! Awesome!!!!

[@brentmiller7901]

Agreed. Jesus Christ is awesome!

[@guglielmodicarlo4139]

I have one,, my question is, do you really need a turbocharger ?? lol I dont I prefer to keep my engine healthy and maybe go a second slower than you,,,,lol

[@brentmiller7901]

No but it sure is fun! The low end torque is amazing.

[@arthurlewis1000]

02:56 clutch slipping? 6000rpm in 5th should be around 160mph

[@brentmiller7901]

(previous post relocating here) Are you basing that off of math calculations of gearing and tire size or observation of another R3 speedo at 6Krpms? Remember, unless you've gone into the ECU and calibrated the speedo on an R3 it's reading fast probably by about 7% or so. My speedo is calibrated perfectly to GPS. Also the tachometers on these bikes aren't very accurate. I've had problems with clutch slip on this bike but I don't believe so at the time of this video.

[@arthurlewis1000]

Based on what my bike does, nd any others ive seen. that's all

[@lewis207]

Whats the mpg on that thing?

[@11jeopardy11]

who cares lol

[@brentmiller7901]

20 mpg stop light to stop light and I've gotten up to 35 mpg on the highway.

[@11jeopardy11]

There's my answer, Brent does.

[@984francis]

MPT, miles per ticket.

[@danieltanuwijaya7675]

It sounds like an Inline 6 engine.