Triumph Rocket 3 R -- First Ride! 2500cc!
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- The 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R 2500cc and 163 ft/lbs @ 4000 rpm! It's a bit of an animal to say the least but its no ugly beast! This is my first ride video I have a couple more and a review on this bike to come so hit that subscribe button to see more!
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I'm "only" 6'2" and appreciate you "always" mentioning your height. Keep it up.
I appreciate the 6'4" comment!! Smaller humans have their pick of bikes without any discomfort or looking like a circus gorilla riding a tricycle. Ride on, Spicy! From a fellow tall bastard.
Same for us 'bigger fellas'. I'm only 6ft but at 17 stones I make a Z1000sx look stupidly small.....hence I ride a ZZR1400. At least the saddle is big enough for my butt....
Thanks, Spicy. Nice 'real-world' review. I've seen a few of the expert reviews and yours conveyed just how I thought the Rocket would feel to the average rider. 👍 🏍
Excellent start. Look forward to next instalment
Great review, can't wait until my local triumph dealer is reopened so I can go and test ride one.👍
I'm going self-isolation crazy, just re-insured the third bike in the garage I haven't used for almost two months and you come up with a Rocket 3 review.... Do you want me to snap??
At 2500cc, an engine is basically taking you and a set of wheels for a ride.
Pretty much haha
The brake power on that thing. Such a smooth yet sudden motion.
Good vid, when i looked at the Rocket what feels like many weeks ago, It looked awsome and extreamy well put together. But personly i am very Happey with BMW K1600 Ga just for its all round Touring caperbility and comfort two up. and is a shame know with the lockdown i carnt stretch her legs. I sure this lockdown will probably hold up the Bike Reviews. touth times but it will be over and the Key is to Stay Safe and do the Right thing. Yet again good vid.
@spicedog - Im so glad this was your next bike to review! always been a fan of the Rocket. With this newer version was even more excited. Someone at work has bought one and I am so jealous I cant look him in the eye.
I don't generally like big bikes but for some reason I like the look and sound of this one.
Great vlog, Well done on picking up some new bikes to ride. Onwards and upwards, be safe and ride well
Another great vid spicy👍🏻 have you reviewed the ktm duke 125 yet? I’m looking to get on one and really value your opinions 🙏🏻
Once again another excellent review. The Rocket 3 looks and sounds an incredibly awesome bike and by the looks of it you enjoyed riding it too.
The fact that this bike has a bigger engine then my car is just mental. Bigger then my old estate car too lmao.
That twitch, the R9T because of the boxer engine is mad too, proper weird when I first felt it. :P
I am glad I have someone exactly the same height as me reviewing bikes, it sucks that sports bikes are just too uncomfy for us tbh, although I prefer sitting up right.
One thing I love about lower CC bikes to over Ltr bikes is they are so much nicer at low speeds and around town.
That smoothness is due to the tripple :), my tripple is super smooth I love the smoothness.
I think the best way to describe the "feels light" is its heavy when moving it with feet, and low speed,
but as you get faster the physics sort it out and make it lighter as you ride, thats how my bike feels at 250KG so the rocket is about 40KG more dry.
I thank you for mentioning your height. I'm 6'3" and although I weigh a lot more than you, The height factor in the midst important to me as I don't want a bike I need to sardine myself on to. Foot peg placement is my biggest enemy.
Now I'm hoping you'll ride and compare the GT. I'm the same height. I imagine your legs were a bit cramped, and you seemed to be nearly straight-armed which didn't look too relaxed.. Don't you think you have been more comfortable on the GT? I'm wanting, but waiting a while for less exclusive pricing :-). GT review?
Nice bike ... just dont drop it on yer leg ... coz you'll be stuck there until someone else turns up to rescue you from underneath it 😉
Nice review. I agree mostly.
It's not that big, and not that heavy.
It's very torquey, but not that fast.
My only complaint is that it needs a bigger fuel capacity.
I loved the one I rode, will own soon.
Not that fast....?????? 0 - 60 mph in 2.73 seconds..........
@@paulbuckley81 Bikes like the hayabusa and the big ktms feel a lot faster and cost a lot less.
Plenty of bikes make a lot more power, weigh a lot less and cost less.
Compared to them, the rocket 3 is not that fast.
It's also because of the ecu limiting torque in the lower gears.
@@stevenkelby2169 Are my figures right?
@@paulbuckley81 2.73? I don't know, I didn't time it! I did launch a few times though with the traction control etc turned off. Lots of wheel spin, no wheely.
It wheelies off the clutch in second but it doesn't want to, it's a looong bike.
Anyway, compared to any modern litre bike, it's less powerful and slower. But it's definitely torquier!
@@stevenkelby2169 Whatever…..
Yes! I’m 6’4” and it definitely helps to have more taller TH-cam vloggers. All these guys 5’10” and shorter, make it hard to determine which bikes fit us taller guys. Then again, I ride some bikes that taller riders say are good or even own themselves, but when I ride the bike, it isn’t comfortable for me and I feel like Godzilla on a toddler bike. I’m looking to add a cruiser bike and rode a ton of cruisers to find the one I’ll buy. Then I rode the Rocket 3 GT... yep, I’m definitely getting one soon to add next to my 1250GS.
In any decision between torque or horsepower, I would choose a machine with low rpm torque every single time. It just makes a bike (or car) feel effortlessly quick, regardless of the modest peak power or ultimate top speed. I had a Suzuki M90 Intruder.. No, not from an Ann Summers catalogue, - & it had a 1460 cc water cooled V twin with a 100 mm stroke. Max power was at 4,000 to 4,800, & a mere 88 bhp on the dyno. But the torque, 100 ft/lbs @ 2,400 allied to a top gear of 29.5 mph per 1,000, meant that 70 mph came up at 2,370 rpm, & 90 at a tad over 3,000. Even 2nd gear was taller than top gear on an Enfield 500. 1st gear was taller than top gear on a Kawasaki 300 Versys! It just felt incredibly relaxed, & travelling long distances were just a relaxing lope at little more than idle speed. & it gave over 52 mpg cruising at 70 mph, tank after tank after tank. The old adage goes that a big engine working easily, will generally be more economical than a small high revving engine having to work hard. The big V twin & the Rocket 3 seem to confirm it.
bike suits you btw. also we're the same height & if you wanted to do some jacket & trouser reviews that be cool.
th-cam.com/video/56kPi5A8IK0/w-d-xo.html same as then 👍
@@spicy110 I bought a kriega r35 after seeing that - fantastic bag. Thanks for all the tips man
6" 4" Spicy110 The "Human Praying Mantis" Just make certain Renno doesn't eat your head... ;-P
Fantastic video fantastic bike 🇬🇧👍🏻
The bike is easier to back up than I thought it would be. And it turns a lot sharper than I thought it would.
I agree for it's look it's actually quite manageable
Love this one, will they give you a longer loan on this one for a living with
What Cam are you using on the Bars? looks good
Good review. I am interested how you get on with for every day riding.
I test rode a 2020 Harley 114 Fat Boy about a month ago (I currently own a 2015 Harley Super Low 1200T and a 2016 Motto Guzzi V7II). The Fat Boy was great but I did not like the forward controls and it seemed to have to be coached into turns/effort on twisty roads. ANd I love the looks of the Fat Boy as well. But ... the Triumph Rocket III looks promising to say the least. I plan on finding a dealer soon that will let me take one for a test ride. Have you ridden the 114 Harley Fat Boy and if so how does it compare in your opinion ? Also wondering if the Rocket III has the option of a rear rack (that could hold a Top Case) and hard lockable saddle bags that are large enough for long trips. I do think that Triumph could have done better with the looks of the rear end, but w/e. What is the wet weight of the Rocket III (in pounds) ? Also with only 35-40 MPG what is the range between having to stop for petrol ? More questions I have but cannot think of them right now, haha. Later ...
I wonder if that engine will appear in other vehicles?
A dragster truck maybe
Had this bike out a week after it first got to the dealers. Always fancied a Rocket. I thought this new one was going to scare the shit out of me. It didn't which in a strange way was a bit disappointing!! The power is very well controlled. Took it on some very twisty roads. Cairn O Mount if anyone knows that road, its very narrow, twisty and gravelly. I thought it would be a handful but it handled great. Fabulous for a big bike. I have a couple of XJR1300s and it takes more muscling to get them over this road. It was a bit wet on the day I had it out. With no real protection I was covered in shit off the road right up my back and over my helmet. This is not a one bike bike!! You need a "normal" bike in the garage.
Thanks- by the way which camera are you using on the front?
It's a insta 360 one x, they now sell the one x 2 (great name right) that is an upgrade to this.
Would this make an ideal first bike? ( 😉)
Totally 😆
Why not lol? My first bikes after the compulsory 125 cc were a pair of 1200 Vmax's and I'm still alive.
I find my new Rocket much easier to ride than my gen 1 and gen 2 Vmax........
Jet Cooper that’s quite a jump! I think I’d end up through a hedge somewhere
@@JetCooper3D After my 125 i went straight onto a 1988 zx10
@@JetCooper3D That's probably because the OG V-MAx handled like a supermarket trolley.. After riding that everything is easy to ride ; ) (I liked the old V-MAx very much, and in fact when i test rode this new Rocket 3 it reminded me a lot of the experience of riding that 'Max way back in the eighties, except the Rocket handles perfectly.
Hey spicy you have reviewed both the UM renegade and the lexmoto Michigan getting my first bike at the end of the year and planning on doing long distance and was just wondering what the miles per gallon you were getting on both so I can make a decision thanks
Honestly, best bike that I have ever owned. I use mine as my daily - easy to ride! I can creep it around a carpark at less than a walking pace without any issue.
Like to see the first generation rocket compared to the newer rocket .
Please do a 50cc geared bike video it would make me laugh so much (lexmoto Hunter 50cc )
"It takes off" ... Some say, it takes off like a rocket. The Rocket 3 is one of the only cruiser style bikes that intrigue me
Yer it's defo far away from normal cruisers in handling and power! Makes it a bit of a different animal.
MrMrhughesy it’s the only real rival to the diavel
So wondering what you'll think about this bike after a while, does it do everything or one thing really well. Enjoy it stay safe :)
I been looking into buying one of these, but haven't found one at the dealership here.
nice bike, nice review
Shadetree Spicy ?
How comfy is the *yeet seet*
I really want a go on one of these, but also don't as the 1050 Speed Triple had me hooked on the torque, this would have me spent! :D
How is it weight and comfort and ease of ridability compared to the bmw 1600??????? Thanks 🙏
I will cover this more in my review of the bike, however I don't think that is a fair comparison as they are nothing alike other then having more than average cc. The Rocket is way faster and handles much better but as I stay it's not the same sort of bike center of gravity it totally different.
I adore your shot =)
Haha. I like his ‘shot’ too.. his crotch shot that is and the fact that the big beast of a bike gave him a boner 😎. Crotch shot at 6:30 normal .. then at 7:40 hard on 😆 nice one Spicy
you going to do a top speed video for it?
It's 140mph so no haha
@@spicy110 shame it'd be the most memorable of all the top speed videos still id hate to hit a pothole going that fast!
Oh God that would be bye bye time! Well unless you more skip over it at that speed 🤔
the bugati of motorbikes
How does it compare to the Z1300A1?
i've never liked the whole keyless thing, amazing bike though, although i think a bit too big and unpractical for me, i just wouldn't need 2.5L of engine, a 750cc would do me just fine XD
Will you do a 0-60 video?
No as you will see in future videos the lockdown happened in the middle. But it is around 2.7 seconds! 😮
@@spicy110 ah I see, wicked fast! Content has really stepped up recently, well done mate, from one XJ6 rider to another🤙🤙
Thanks that's because I went full time and spend a lot longer on videos. Sadly this lockdown is going to be a issue but I will do what I can, tho it won't be on bike for now.
The bike looks nice but I think they could've made the instrument cluster/dash look better.
Gonna do a 0 to 60?
My apologies Spicy.........I didn’t read the description. 🙈🙄😉
bigger cc than my car and bike combined
2.5l - need to line the gloves with kitchen roll, sweaty palms son
@Ben Smith My Daytona 955i is more than enough for me, but this is a monster machine, and for the money it's pretty good value. Totally unaffordable for me at the moment but yeah, you're getting the most bike for the money in terms of engine.
I agree with the hight dont ride a r6 for long time legs get cramp I am 6ft 3
So is that pretty much the Bugatti veyron of bikes? Looks seriously quick but carnt imagine that speed without feeling it for myself. The biggest bike I have ridden is a gsxr600 and that was fast! I carnt imagine a bike 3 x more engine capacity. There are not cheap though are they lol
To give an idea that bike(the 600) depending on year will do 0 to 60 in 3.5s ish this is 2.7s and probably weighs double! Haha yer its one of those crazy numbers machines
spicy110 that is crazy! I don’t think I can imagine speed like that. If I win some money il get one ha ha I think I would still prefer a street triple R though. Are doing a review on the R at some point?
Review on the triple R is already up!
I’m also 6’4. Can I ask your weight?
15 1/2 stone
@@spicy110 Can i ask your height and weight in metric so they mean anything to me? : )
I'm 190 cms, 90 + kgs and the Rocket 3 R felt quite nice IMO. I have 34" leg inseam in jeans size, so no flamingo legs.
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I would just HAVE to buy a Judge Dredd helmet
Imagine riding from that to a 125 😅
Wrong side of the road dude!
What you talking about lad
Chat mad shit for someone in tea chucking distance
🤣
Mustachio's Motovlogs don’t mind me, I’m just a cheeky American bugga 🇺🇸
Only for those who think they don't have enough between the legs and want the biggest to compensate.
Ha I liked the whale comment
Did you ever see the promotional video for the old rocket 3?
th-cam.com/video/T2QFxoDHU9o/w-d-xo.html
It's of its time (probably 20 years before that)
Would you spend your money on this bike?
I cover this in my coming review.
@@spicy110 good please dont buy a gs adventure bike leave that until your in your 50's ( sorry teapot one and missenden flyer and all the other old farts)😁
Haha I am unlikely to own anything over a 800cc ever I love smaller lighter bikes. But I do get why some go for the large stuff.
The only bike with more talk than the wife....
do a burnout
Haha don't think this will be too happy if I destroy couple of hundred pound tyre.
Just don't do it with front brake, since it's a linked braking system. You'd be cooking the rear pads at the same time :-(
I was just thinking how ESSENTIAL someone’s thoughts on riding a bike were.......
cutsordesigns this was more than likely filmed before all of this virus happened, these videos take a bit of time to edit.
It literally says in the description ‘filmed before the lockdown’
Tom Beach
That’ll teach me......🙈 sorry Spicy.
Engage the warp drive No1......
Yeah but is it fast? 🤣
NOPE / NOWAY - Not going to buy this ugly bike.
POSHEKHONSKY!!!!!!
I think you rode pass lot of cars that had lower CC than this beast.😅
What Cam are you using on the Bars? looks good