I LOVE the bike for what is and am really glad that is exists, and would even consider adding one to my modest stable, but I get nearly TWICE the power-to-weight ratio from a stock 16-year-old Ducati, and fully TWICE PLUS with basic weight-saving and power-boosting measures.
I have 11 bikes ( MVAgusta, Aprilia, Benelli, ) and the Rocket three. Despite a 200 hp MV and Aprilia nothing prepares you for 220nm or torque. Power is just instant and it just a hoot to ride.
How solid and reliable is the gearbox? Shadetree Surgeon had gearbox trouble i heard with it jumping out of gear not sure if it was 2nd or 3rd gear. Also are the electrics good as thats often very expensive to fix. I know the 1600cc Thunderbird is great and someone i know well bought one for £5500 with 16600 miles on the clock. The finish was immaculate, even fasteners were clean with no rust. Its got so much pull from under 1500rpm and the balance was low so it felt great. U turns were good for the weight but on full lock its not easy but comfort, brakes, forward controls and handling was great for a big cruiser and the rocket 3 is probably similar and as its torquey and low revving it is returning over 40mpg when cruising in top gear. I had a old 1996 Daytona 900 and that was top heavy but keep it below 5000rpm it would do nearly 50mpg if you didnt be agressive on the throttle. The rocket is far better on a long journey in comfort. The shaft drive on the rocket 3 is brilliant. The Tiger 1200 seems well built as does the 1050, 900 and 800. Amazing triples. Theyre far better than the spec sheet suggests and theyre well sorted over many years and far better in my opinion than the bonneville twins. I do however love the 675 daytonas, 1200 scrambler, speed and street triples and the trophy tourers from the 90s certainly seem to go on and on. The speedmaster, thunderbird 900, speed twins and even the bobbers are good factory customs and the latest 178bhp speed triples go like stink with great build quality, design, suspension but £18k isnt cheap but the 765 street triple basic model is a bargain next to other middleweight bikes but the Yamaha MT09 seems a very well made bike and the suzuki v stroms seem to be great for touring like the 800 but they are not cheap but it depends on income as many bikers use them for year round transport and cant afford dealer prices for servicing so long service intervals for valve clearances makes a big difference. The Yamaha supertenere 1200 is a great, rugged, well built bike but the valve shims is a difficult job. Working on the honda v4 engines wasnt easy either and getting to stuff meant so much work removing fairings for example before getting to stuff. Having a complete workshop with tools, bike lift etc certainly makes so much difference.
I ride one since 2 years and 14000 miles done. Absolutely great machine. No complains at all, just the keyless go is a nightmare. And in serpentines it is a bit tricky due to the pretty wide wheelbase. But over all: it is THE bike to feel.
"Triumph conducted market research to determine what would be appropriate for the American audience." They discovered the old Yankee saying of "Go BIG or go home!" So they did.
I own a 2020 Rocket GT for its not worth the upgrade from my GT a good ECU flash could do better stats wise but i like the color and black out engine and exaust, and if tou ride like this all the time your gonna change your back tire every weeks just saying. Ride safe mate.
what I would like to know is it able to with stand some level of engine modification like the custom built Suzuki hayabusa. a 360 rear tyre and a big turbo would be a good start.
On the Triumph Rocket 3 there have been owners modifying both the old and new models with horsepower gains up to 340 horsepower from TTS supercharger. I rode a naturally aspirated 260 horsepower older model at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2023. This year I'll ride a slightly modified 2021 GT with 160 rwhp at Bonneville.
I like my 2022 GT3 the way it is. I owned a 8.1 liter Boss Hoss with a 360 rear and every 6 months I was replacing the tire. About $500 each time. It's not worth it and reduces the handling.
I bought a '25 Rocket R a month ago. Im still in the break-in phase, but even still, this thing is a blast to ride, I love it, and nobody even knows what the hell it even is lol. Thanks for making this vudeo, it was a heavy enfluence on me choosing the Rocket.
Finally! Someone who can actually ride the Rocket! Thanks much for an awesome review. 83,000 miles on my 2020GT btw.
Hi, have aprox 25t miles on mine, flashed, how is Yours performing? kudos 4 the milaege
Respect 🫡
Great overview. I have the exact same R3 Storm, and love the design and function. A masterpiece! 😀
Best review forsure!!! Loved the burnouts! Finally someone gets on it in their video!!😎
What a GREAT and absolutely solid and grounded review!!!! I enjoyed it!! Thank you!
A very comprehensive and informative review, thank you.
It's sort of the motorcycle equivalent of stuffing a Rolls Royce Merlin V12 into a car.
Called Storm, but it's a Beast...
How to burn out and ruin a perfactly good £300 tyre!!
I LOVE the bike for what is and am really glad that is exists, and would even consider adding one to my modest stable, but I get nearly TWICE the power-to-weight ratio from a stock 16-year-old Ducati, and fully TWICE PLUS with basic weight-saving and power-boosting measures.
I have 11 bikes ( MVAgusta, Aprilia, Benelli, ) and the Rocket three. Despite a 200 hp MV and Aprilia nothing prepares you for 220nm or torque. Power is just instant and it just a hoot to ride.
@@johnblack9037 I have absolutely no doubt, and that's a big reason I would love to own one. THE TORQUE.
How solid and reliable is the gearbox? Shadetree Surgeon had gearbox trouble i heard with it jumping out of gear not sure if it was 2nd or 3rd gear. Also are the electrics good as thats often very expensive to fix. I know the 1600cc Thunderbird is great and someone i know well bought one for £5500 with 16600 miles on the clock. The finish was immaculate, even fasteners were clean with no rust. Its got so much pull from under 1500rpm and the balance was low so it felt great. U turns were good for the weight but on full lock its not easy but comfort, brakes, forward controls and handling was great for a big cruiser and the rocket 3 is probably similar and as its torquey and low revving it is returning over 40mpg when cruising in top gear. I had a old 1996 Daytona 900 and that was top heavy but keep it below 5000rpm it would do nearly 50mpg if you didnt be agressive on the throttle. The rocket is far better on a long journey in comfort. The shaft drive on the rocket 3 is brilliant. The Tiger 1200 seems well built as does the 1050, 900 and 800. Amazing triples. Theyre far better than the spec sheet suggests and theyre well sorted over many years and far better in my opinion than the bonneville twins. I do however love the 675 daytonas, 1200 scrambler, speed and street triples and the trophy tourers from the 90s certainly seem to go on and on. The speedmaster, thunderbird 900, speed twins and even the bobbers are good factory customs and the latest 178bhp speed triples go like stink with great build quality, design, suspension but £18k isnt cheap but the 765 street triple basic model is a bargain next to other middleweight bikes but the Yamaha MT09 seems a very well made bike and the suzuki v stroms seem to be great for touring like the 800 but they are not cheap but it depends on income as many bikers use them for year round transport and cant afford dealer prices for servicing so long service intervals for valve clearances makes a big difference. The Yamaha supertenere 1200 is a great, rugged, well built bike but the valve shims is a difficult job. Working on the honda v4 engines wasnt easy either and getting to stuff meant so much work removing fairings for example before getting to stuff. Having a complete workshop with tools, bike lift etc certainly makes so much difference.
What is the top speed of the rocket storm? I could have sworn that I saw 180 mph on the speedometer on some site...
quiet good tester :D first seconds of review I think daim how to use that power but here u are...pro rider.
I ride one since 2 years and 14000 miles done. Absolutely great machine. No complains at all, just the keyless go is a nightmare. And in serpentines it is a bit tricky due to the pretty wide wheelbase. But over all: it is THE bike to feel.
If you have not tried carry the fob in your right watch fob pocket. It works great for me, flawless. And I have 83,000 miles on my 2020GT.
"Triumph conducted market research to determine what would be appropriate for the American audience."
They discovered the old Yankee saying of "Go BIG or go home!"
So they did.
Nice Vid.
I am 198 cm and 110 kg. I think Im falling in love with this bike. Loved this video.
I own a 2020 Rocket GT for its not worth the upgrade from my GT a good ECU flash could do better stats wise but i like the color and black out engine and exaust, and if tou ride like this all the time your gonna change your back tire every weeks just saying. Ride safe mate.
very very best review, Thanx, just a comment on acceleration, 3t rpm is wake up, 4t rpm super wake up.
Excellent review.
I know how expensive 200+mm tires are, and it gets old fast. I also love keys. Not fobs.
Great review, I’m going for the R soon!
Great review!
Forgot to mention the 40kg weight loss..
Great and original review!
Might get one when I am your age
Your test rider needs to work on his smoothness while riding.
what I would like to know is it able to with stand some level of engine modification like the custom built Suzuki hayabusa. a 360 rear tyre and a big turbo would be a good start.
On the Triumph Rocket 3 there have been owners modifying both the old and new models with horsepower gains up to 340 horsepower from TTS supercharger. I rode a naturally aspirated 260 horsepower older model at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2023. This year I'll ride a slightly modified 2021 GT with 160 rwhp at Bonneville.
I like my 2022 GT3 the way it is. I owned a 8.1 liter Boss Hoss with a 360 rear and every 6 months I was replacing the tire. About $500 each time. It's not worth it and reduces the handling.
halo bike.
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Keyless go is an absolute curse
Mine works flawlessly. Try keeping the fob in your right front watch pocket. lotta miles and love the keyless.
I found it kind of interesting to ride but it needs MORE horsepower to be really fun. TTS supercharged Rocket 300, is definitely worth considering.
Why all those burnouts? That's foolish..
I agree I’ve never been impressed by some idiot throwing money away.
Yeah, that is like a $500 tire. That's ridiculous and stupid.
I bought a '25 Rocket R a month ago. Im still in the break-in phase, but even still, this thing is a blast to ride, I love it, and nobody even knows what the hell it even is lol. Thanks for making this vudeo, it was a heavy enfluence on me choosing the Rocket.