Why I'd Buy The Triumph Rocket 3 GT Instead Of The R! (Review & Ride)
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Never owned a bike or ridden one, but this is a work of art. Even if you never rode it, it would have pride of place in your living room!
I own the GT, same color as in the video. @ 5'7" with a 30" inseam, the riding position is perfect with the forward controls in the middle adjustment position. Great for solo or 2-up riding. 6K miles in a year alone and I have three other bikes I split my time on. Love it.
Lucky You!! I'll bet you ride it daily!!!
I bought the 2020 Rocket 3R. For me it was a better fit. I'm 6 foot 208 lbs. I sit perfectly comfortable. I tried the GT and I didn't like it at all. The forward pegs were not comfortable to me. I didn't like going around turns with my feet so forward. The bars coming back felt uncomfortable. As far as the wind, I felt free and happy. Doesn't bother me. Mine is a stock R and does not have a windscreen. Just the piece above the headlights. It is enough to push the wind above my helmet. Probably for shorter people, you could put the GT bars on the R and have the short reach fixed and not have your forward foot pegs. Being a big guy, I love my R and can ride it all day for miles and smiles.
Your videos are top quality mate. Love the combination of bike talk, sweet B-roll and riding footage.
Cheers Ben - appreciate the support
Mrs Motobobs' oppinion of the pillion situation on the bike (and the other bikes) would be good, after all we're not always riding solo.
Will keep in mind!
Very valid point!! 🥰
Got one 2 weeks ago love it.The first thing I did was get a full mudguard for the back,stops the crap.
I like the GT much more than the R. The pulled-back bars and the forward pegs are the clinchers for me.
I just bought one and I’m loving it, the foot pegs are at a perfect spot for myself because I’m 6 1” but I agree when you see rougher stuff or a train crossing it the would be nice to stand up and save the lower back especially being 61 yrs. But overall this is by far the best retirement gift to myself. Cheers
I'm going to purchase one also for my recent retirement.
Hi Bob , coming up on 8000 ks on the rocket3 GT here in NZ. I still love it. The novelty still not worn off. For NZ roads it has to be the perfect 🥰 cruiser. Mid pegs are a must as gravel roads are a bit common. I also found rain mode good for drifting the unsealed roads. Cheers, have a great Easter 🐣. Roger in NZ.
Cool. Love NZ roads! 👍
ive owned the Gt now for 2 months and all the reasons you mentioned is why i went with the gt .... i had the old rocket x a few years back and it was a little too tall and heavy for me .. this one is amazing and i can highly recommend it to anyone looking for a practical hooligan bike.
I like the look of the GT3, only wish Triumph made it with a bigger tank. For a GT, 18L isn't a big tank given the engine size. What range (KM/Miles) are you getting on a full tank?
@@deputydawgcnx878 Should do 200 - 220 kilometres before hunting down a petrol station. Does 32 mpg.
This the first video review, which addressed the passenger comfort of the Rocket 3 GT. I was looking for this info but didn’t find it until this review. Thank you very much!
Great review Bob and being only 5'7" I would prefer the mid mount pegs also, just one suggestion for Triumph !!! would love the twin sound for this bike as they have done with the new 900 adventure, that would make it a true beast, great as it is but would really sound fantastic I think !!!!!
Nice review. Insightful stuff regarding a passenger as well as the mid pegs. Mid pegs definitely let you shift your weight more effectively.
If I could afford another bike, this R3 GT would be in my garage. The only thing I would like is a more useful windscreen. Solid video.
Bigger screen is easy fixed ☺
There are some aftermarket windscreen for these. I put one on my GT.
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?
Just bought Rocket GT pick it up Saturday, the wait is killing me.
Nice man!
Enjoy!
Hell yeah congrats!
Are you in England?
@@darylclifford U.S.A. Pennsylvania
Well Done!! Enjoyed every minute of your review... informative and no wasted time . Keep up the good work!!
Great review. Excellent impressions and insights on riding that particular MC.
8:36 'Potholes' / rough roads, etc,
sure is nice to have mid pegs
so you can get up off the seat
slightly, to avoid compacting the spine.
*Note:* I've learned to read bridges, and
overpasses lol, whenever I see a bridge
ahead, I take a little weight off the seat
because a jolt or several are sure to
come due to the expansion joints.
what is this, some sort of fat haiku?
@@smittywerbenjagermanjensen1051
:Shrugs: Who can say, if you could
read English, trim some of the lard
between your ears, and ride a motorcycle,
maybe you could learn something.
No one's holding their breath though.
@@bikersoncall i was only commenting on your eccentric formatting. no need to get so heated, pal
@@smittywerbenjagermanjensen1051
Yeah, now you back pedal your
insult, fo. :)
@@bikersoncall i don't believe in insulting the elderly
I was hoping they were going to make a full blown touring version with hard bags and fairing for the North American market. I ride 2 up and have a 2017 Trophy SE and just frigging love it to death. I live in western Canada and the wind is always blowing and big honking semis on the highway, which makes a non fairing bike not too comfortable, especially when you ask the wife to jump on the back. But do love the look of this GT model never actually seen one on the road out here though, surrounded by Harley riders 🥱🥱🥱 but it’s always fun to blast by them 🤣🤣🤣
Well said mate, i will without a shadow of a doubt prefer the GT over the R. My dream bike as well.
At 5' 7", I was sure I'd need the mid position pegs. I've found that if you move them to the rearmost position, they are quite comfortable even at my stature. Canceled my order for the mid position pegs.
YES! At 9m30s I can feel your pain. That's why I handed my local Triumph dealer here in San Diego Triumph a nice check and took home my Picaso Rhino '22 Triumph Rocket GT on 09/02/2022!
As you said, the acceleration and handling of this premium machine is just top echelon.
Happy riding.
Aye, great bikes 💪 🚀 It’s funny Bob, after two extended rides of the GT I found it a bit too laid back, especially in corners and you can’t push through the forward pegs and that’s where the R has a real edge over the GT, tipping in and altering line mid corner. I bought the R and it’s much more chuckable but worth using with the shift assist and you can wind round till 7k, even the R is slight mid-forward. I have a mate and when on a cruise he brings the R18, but if we go to the hills then he brings the R9T... I am 5 10” but have a 32-33” inside seam and longer arms so maybe that’s the difference? Good points all round & about pegs.. My back is pretty straight and I find the mid pegs just support the back etc, and with sportier bars makes bike feel a bit more aggressive but still super comfy for longer runs :) silly big beastie!
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I've been looking at buying a new bike and sat on the R3 this weekend, You're spot on for 5'8" a GT with the mid mounted footpegs would be perfect, however on a £20,000+ it was disappointing that they wanted to charge just under £500 to have it changed, come on Triumph that should be a no cost option.
That's a fair point Bob - it'd be nice to have the choice at no cost
BMW do it with the low seat option on many of their bikes at no cost, it would have been easy for Triumph to have done the same here to make it fit all riders
What would the cost of the parts be, then do it yourself?
That's so not how Triumph dealers work.
Kawasaki does it for free as well for Vulcan S
thanks for your review. I picked up my gt friday.... so somfy and fast. needed a bit to get used to the forward pegs, only had Sport bikes, but easily used to it.
Thanks AGAIN MotoBob for a great presentation of the R3- GT !! Your opinion on moving the rider foot-pegs is a good one ☝️ !
How much for it
I've put 2700 miles on my R3GT and love ❤️ it... taken two trios, and a lot of commuting and its just pure fun. I added the side bags.
Awesome bike totally agree with u as a shorty the GT but with mid controls. I had a Kawasaki VulcanS a few years ago couldn’t get on with the forward controls just doesn’t seem a natural riding position to me. Great vlog as always Rob👍
With the mid controls, absolutely perfect. Hard to pick between the two.
I’m with you on the foot position.
I had a bike with forward controls but with my 30” inseam, never again!!
Just for information, Triumph do a mid-peg kit for the GT so you can get the best of both worlds. I'm about to have mine changed for the very reasons MotoBob talks about - you can't easily lift your weight off the seat but also because there are times when a quick dab of foot is needed and there's a delay from the forward pegs to the road. You also have to reach forward to the gear change when you're riding off which can be a bit iffy with a heavy bike. I'll be asking Triumph if they can do the mid peg conversion but leave the forward pegs in place. Sorted (if possible)!
Great idea! Did they do it ?
@@andrewdods2236 No, unfortunately, they said it wasn't on.😥
that is a beautiful bike it didn't look like you struggled with it at all no surprises through the curves probably just have to give the bike some respect
I rode the Rocket GT for a while and didn't enjoy the forward controls at all. Much too Harley-esque for me. Also, my back started hurting after a while. I switched to the R, and it was night and day. I felt I was in better control of the machine, and the ride was much more comfortable. It was the R that I went home with (after the taller windshield had been installed) and could not be happier! King of the road.
Couldn’t agree more, mid-pegs and this is my ultimate dream bike...i’d gladly swap my bonnie and tigersport for it! And what about them hidden pillion footpegs, class👌💚☘️
Yeah cool it really works and I hacked yours as well Terence, cool pics there lol
Completely agree with your assessment. Initially, I preferred the R Model; but - I have ordered a GT with mid position foot rests. I also prefer the style of wheels on the the GT compared to the R model. Basically, as I told the Triumph dealer, the foot rest position was the "deal breaker" for me as I didn't feel safe or comfortable with my feet forward. The advantage (for me) was I also get the fly screen, heated grips, swept back bars, and back rest with the GT.
Fantastic video! I would love to test ride one of these. Looks like a blast to ride.
Sure is mate!
They're beautiful! I own a black GT 2021 model. I'm 53 yo, 6ft2in and heavyset and this bike has been great. I've always ridden big sport bikes, my last being a Kawasaki ZX14 Ninja 2010 (ZZR 1400 in England I think), but I started struggling with the aggressive riding position due to osteo issues in my neck, back and hips. I had to stop regularly and couldn't do long rides. The Rocket GT's laid back position is perfect for body and mind, I'm riding far less aggressively without losing performance. Hopefully my forever bike, it's true love 😍
I just purchased the GT and immediately install the mid controls with TSA. I feel it is a perfect combination.
I took a Rocket 3 (non GT) out for a spin last year, was never going to buy a bike like that but it was good fun. Fat, low and fast is a lot of fun but where I ride it would never make much sense. Not sure where in the UK it would make sense but for someone with more than one bike maybe it's the sunny day quick blast bike.
My father got the GTa month ago he just had the 500 or 600 miles service done and he had the Werks tail pipe put on and it sounds positively evil. I love it
I have the same motorcycle and its a blast i was changing motorcycles every 5 years from sport to cruiser and so on but with this Rocket i think i find the best of the two world its a cruiser mix with a muscle bike for big torque and 167 hp for power and fast riding its my dream bike it a keeper for sure. Ride safe mate.
nice music queue at the end!!!!!! love the music in your videos
Nice video mate, amazing looking bike. Definitely on my want list!!
Test ride it (GT) last week. Surprisingly comfortable than I imagined.
Theres only one reason to go with the R rather than the GT, that cherry red paint job. I'm not a cruiser rider but I believe that the reason people fit ape hanger bars is so that they can lift themselves out of the seat when there's a bump ahead. Negating the need for mid controls. Again not 100% so do t quote me on it. Lastly, I've only just discovered your channel but I'm enjoying the content. Just a nice bloke riding bikes and telling you what he thinks about them perfect.
I would get the R for the red paint, then fit GT screen, seat, bars and pegs.
@@stevenkelby2169 Would probably be less expensive to hav a GT painted in red or to have it wrapped. Those accessories and needed fitting parts are freaking expensives. You'll also have the heated grip included.
@@AlexAnyways Wrapping is a great idea.
Wicked review buddy, I brought an R as there was nothing near me at all, had it a month but struggling with the wrists as I build like a hampster.... Long body and short limbs, just watched you review and booking in for a GT at the weekend. ;)
Great review Mr Bob. Hustling nicely through the twisties 👍
Cheers BZ!
GT would be my choice, comfortable fun with all that torque…love the looks too. Maybe not that practical for rural Northumberland though, more suited to my GSA😜 PS. It would look better with twin dials like the Speed Twin though.
Finally a proper put together review, thank you!
If a bodybuilder was a motorbike it would be the Rocket 3
If you provide more details on GT accessories and options, that would be great
No stage 4 needed like Harley
I spent 30k to get my m8 to have this performance... and it's a reliability nightmare.
You do the best reviews Moto Bob
I have that exact bike in black. The footpegs on the GT have 3 positions, were you in the furthest back setting?
Hi Bob,
I'm taking this one out in the next couple of weeks, Great Video as always :)
Great review. Add a real windscreen, hand guards, panniers, and aftermarket heated seat inserts, for a perfect power cruiser, tourer. I've owned Victory bikes (Jackpot/Cross Country) 100 hp at near 700-800 lbs respectively, and did tons of cruising and touring on them, so with the R3s far better features expect it to be a great bike to live with.
What is the little round thing on your right handle bar, just inside of the brake reservoir?
My GT has the GT bars R mid control combo along with the triumph shift assist, you may have seen it at the superbike factory workshop when you was walking through, so if you want to revisit the rocket with this combo your welcome to use mine 👍🏻
I hear you and I will get the R version with the GT add ons no matter the cost.
Mid pegs are life!! Love your videos Mr Motobob from Kissimmee Florida
Great review. I noticed your comment about the jolt on your spine with rough roads due to the feet forward but how bad is it and how 'squidgy' is the suspension? I currently have the Harley Road King and this is exactly one of the reasons that I am looking at swapping my bike, but the Harley suspension is about as useful as a chocolate fireguard, any idea how the Rocket's compares?
Awesome. Had a test ride 2 days ago. Surprisingly good handling. Rolls over on that massive rear tyre. Didn't expect to like it as much as I did. GT with mid footrests definitely the way to go for me. Go go a test ride.
Picked up MY21ROK on the 2/3/2021 (they were shut on the 1st), mid position pegs and quick shifter transforms what is already an epic machine, If you want to do a quick review on the subtle differences feel free to get in touch.
A motor bigger than many cars - but I want one 🤣 but I would like to see something a bit more 'retro' on the display
@motobob can you make a comparison with the Diavel? Visordown already has it, but I'd still love to hear your opinion
I’ll try!
I'm loving my 2022 221 Edition GT. Traded a 2022 Harley CVO Road Glide Limited for it. That bike was awesome in its own right but at 300 lbs heavier than the Rocket it took more concentration in turns and especially low speed. I honestly thought leaving the full fairing behind would be a big problem but I don't feel all that much more wind on the Rocket.
It's a beautiful bike but I'm not quite sure what box it ticks, other than the wow factor. I ended up buying a GS1250 as my only bike as I mainly use it to commute and some weekend outings in the Paris region. Hopefully, after lockdown some longer trips😊 But I can't imagine riding the rocket around a city or doing long motorway trips with no protection, and surely there are better bikes for twisties or even out and out acceleration?
On the subject of pillions, when I'd just passed my test I took my wife on the CB125R I had. Needless to say it was very slow ! Also I think we were at the load capacity.
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@@pontypete7357 what's the question Pete ??? 🙂 ( I guess I might have gone off topic ... )
I bought the R version but specced it with the GT accessories plus quick shifter. I may swap out the bars at some point, I think it could make for a great compromise.
Quickshifter must be great with that engine!
Great review… looking to part ex my triumph storm and was torn between R or GT
what chest harness/mount are you using for your action cam mate?
I'd still go for the Duc Diavel, but I must say Triumph has put some sharp looking bikes on the market lately.
Aye, Diavel a proper hyper naked.. Was torn with Diavel and R3r tbh then I passed one on the Rocket 🚀 ...Ducati looked way smaller and I knew then I’d made the right decision 8) and that Rocket mid range torque just cannot be matched even if Diavel quicker top end..
@@78Outlaw R3 is gutted on top end in the ECU. A tune fixes that and gives it a heavy boost in the higher revs.
@@giantslug6969 aye thanks mate, I heard there’s a limiter in the top gears, maybe one for the future but tbh up to a ton it’s an absolute awesome beast and more than enough for me 👍🏼 8)
@@giantslug6969 any tuner recommended or should any good dyno tuner should be able to do? I heard with dyno Rockets seeing 170hp+ to the wheel 😳
Nope chain driven deal-breaker to lazy shaft driven zero maintenance
How’s the ground clearance in this motorbike? Does it scraps the belly in a pot hole or speed breaker?
Would love to try it with a cable pull throtle and a abs delete with brakelines direct from master to calibers
I rode both following the launch and would definitely go for the GT, it’s a far better road bike... IMO 👍
I found exactly the same Bob. At 5'6", the bars suited me fine, but as my legs were stretching for the forward pegs, it felt like the wind, combined with the savage acceleration, wanted to push my feet back off the controls. How tall are you btw?
At 5' 6", tall is the wrong word ; )
Been looking at these bikes for over a year now. Had to get a house though. And we all know how affordable those are right now.
I need to test ride both styles. I originally always wanted a Suzuki M109r Boss but didn't like it once I rode it because of forward swept foot controls. The R version seems like it would be more comfortable since I currently ride a FZ-07
Incredible review! Thanks
Best combination for me is my R with the handlebar from the GT. Best riding position in my opinion.
Great bike, might trade my Bonneville for one now I know you can have different foot pegs, nice video by the way 👍👍👍
Cheers Pete!
Beautiful bike! Will be my next / final bike :-)
Do they make a slightly larger windscreen for that bike?
I have been a Bike admirer from afar for years and recently stumbled across these. I'm in the process of getting my Bike License and I'd love one. Probably overkill as a first or second Bike but I'd definitely take something like this over a full fat Sports Bike.
Bob, I bought my GT in May 2021 with mid position pegs and a quick shifter, if you want to try it out let me know.
Every review of the Rocket 3 has the rider chuckling or laughing when they open up the throttle!
Love both but Prefer the r. Road both. Adding a screen to the r is easy. Not a fan of the standard foot pegs on the gt and I dont need pillion back rests. Im also 6ft 3 so the bars works well. The r with the pillion infill shows more of the lovely paintwork. If I wanted a 2 up touring bike I'd probably opt for a k1600 or gold wing.
Great 👍🏼 Review - I’ve had 2 Rocket 🚀 III Tourings since 2008 - Considering the GT - Prefer the Triple Black, but hard to find - how’s the horn? 😂
BOB - you’re welcome to ride and film my 3R Black with its touring seat and handle bars (but lowered the midset pegs). I think it’s perfect, but feel free to have a go! I live in Bristol
Kind offer - thanks mate! I may well take you up on that one day
Bob, can you say which bikes are good for speed driving
I think you have the same idea as I have. The forward foot controls are just not comfortable nor confidence inspiring. One of the reasons I sold my Speedmaster and purchased a Speed Twin. Do you think one could change the forward foot controls for the mid controls without to much problem?
Definitely!
Best review of bike I've seen
Was that smoke coming out during startup rev ??
Hi there Motobob,
Any chance you could do a review on the legendary VMAX?! Someone has to do it justice :)
V max was love 😘
Looks awesome, work of art!
How dependable is the Brit bike vs one from Japan ?
Will they be around in about 10yrs from now I can't wait to afford one now?
Your other half needs to make more guest appearances. She could do a pillion opinion. Even if it's just a stationary first impression. It would be nice to own, but it would take a lottery win and be one of 5 or 6 bikes. Unless I had a massive garage, I'd soon get bored of trying to move the flipping thing. My bandit 12 was too heavy and became so much of a faff to get out of the shed, I couldn't be bothered to ride it. And that's never good...
Yeah it was a bit of a pain around the garage. Most bikes I can turn quite easily on the driveway without moving the car if I need a different angle for filming, but not the rocket!
Can you disable the electronic rider aids?
Backrest is also available on the R version correct? I was able to add backrest during the purchase process.. Am I wrong? Also I wish they had the red one in GT..
Every part is interchangeable between the two. I have a red R with GT screen, GT backrest, luggage rack and heated grips, plus quick shifter. I didn’t want GT bars, but you could swap them and have a red GT… Go play on the Triumph configurator!
Quality sound on the video!