They say if you ride that road late at night, you will still see the ghost of yammienoob trying to hitch a ride while standing next to a thicc boi motorcycle. Don't stop to pick him up, or you will be compelled to get a turbo busa.
The bike is phenomenal, i got it for 1y and 3 months an i have done 2800 miles. Only down site is that is 2 foot on the stop bike because or front feet controls .
...and then randomly quits for no apparent reason. Yep, sounds like an AMG, or any Mercedes, er any other European for that matter! Glorious few minutes of running, anyways.
@@jeladsnikpoh1289 my AMG E63 was absolutely solid, so was my Jag XFR. Most euro cars are bombproof. Seriously high performance cars need maintenance to keep them going and they won't fail.
Ya Noob, I am convinced. I will be riding the Rocket from Tuck@ the Arctic ocean to Patagonia in Chile...70 yr. rider on the long last ride...to the vanishing point...Gonna be my icing on the cake adventure...on two wheels all the way( 'cept the "gap")...I will be in touch; thanks for the input, crazy to critical and laughing all the way...live to ride and ride to live!! "dom vivimus, vivimus"!, and for you young cucumbers "semper ubi, sub ubi"...
Triumph used to make a touring version of the Rocket III… I had one in 2012. It was detuned to 105 HP but was set up perfectly for long distance comfort. I took it to Bike Week in Scottsdale Az one year and the Harley guys couldn’t believe it was a 140 inch motor. It made their Softails and Dynas look puny. I miss that bike. Should’ve never traded it.
After 2 years with my Rocket 3 R, that’s the one you want. Just had the interesting options that you would pay buying the GT version and you get a much better position for properly riding that beast. That being said, it’s much more user friendly then it looks and the quality of the entire bike make it a good price vs what you get.
@@aisjwksidh1825 i would suggest to start with a lighter motorcycle at first. It’s not the power that can be (the) problem: because of the mapping and other safety programs (anti-wheeling, ABS, etc) and of course your self control. But the weight (less then 700 pounds which is reasonable), the length, height: it can make a bit of a challenge in close quarters/low speed maneuvers. I know i would cry if i dropped my dream bike from time to time because i’m learning to ride. And it’s going to cost a lot of money to fix some of the stuff that will eventually break/scratch/bent. 🤷♂️ I’m sure you’ll get yours and i sincerely wish you one. Until then, get a used motorcycle (you like), take all the courses you want/can because they really, really help. And those courses are really fun. Like rodeo on you mechanical horse. And if (when) you drop it… Won’t be as bad. 👍
I’ve been looking at this bike for over 2 years now. Pandemic hit, then I bought a house, now I’m changing jobs and I never seem to have the time to get into riding like I wanted to. Glad to see you review this bike because I’ve been following you for a while.
My second bike was a 2018 Rocket 3. It had "only" 145 lb / feet of torque. I will admit it was a totally different bike than this newest take, but it brought a Joker-like grin to my face every time I twisted my right wrist.
@@mrspeigle1 yes, we have 2, one bike and one trike, both with 502’s. Trike has 2 -20 lb heated nitrous bottles with wheelie bars and Hoosier racing tires
Love my 3R, as I prefer the sportier position from higher pegs and wider bars and can use weight more and has slightly more lean. Still a good tourer tho. My U.K. bike redlines at 7k, fact it makes more torque at 2000rpm than most bikes peak is great with peak power at 6000rpm, and can average 55mph cruising on motorway but average 41mpg. Furthest I’ve seen was 185 miles on one tank and shortest was 130 miles in Sport 😎 Having ridden both, the turn in on the 3R is way better as you have a bit more weight over the front tyre, and more counter steer on the straighter-wider bar but you need longer arms to get comfortable with, the front rake is stepped so not as long as first appears but check the Avons too & that they are not squared as the Rocket is very sensitive to that. I often ride on tighter turns and use a bit of pendulum flick and rear trail brake to get the bike nicely tucked in, sit on the rear side wall and roll out, very satisfying 😎 And a flash will give you ~180bhp rear wheel 😈 and unlock rev limiters … higher redline, oh and try one with the quick shifter, full throttle shifts and auto blipper downshifts, awesome and really livens the big bike up 😎
I own the Rocket 3 GT I've had it for just over 12 months done nearly 12000 KMS, I've owned 5 Harleys including a 2006 VRod plus a Yamaha Roadstar 1600 out of all these bikes the Triumph Rocket 3 GT is superior to all of the other bikes I have ever owned over the years this is the best bike I have ever owned when it comes to performance, handling and brakes!
Best handling? My man, you need to get a bike to compliment the beast. Something quick and nimble for the twisties. The key to life is simple. Buy motorcycles, never sell, buy another motorcycle, repeat.
Bought a new GT a couple of months ago. There was just something about it. First bike in almost 40 years to do that. The little torque dance it does in neutral when you blip the throttle had something to do with it I'm sure. For us old paratroopers, the mild forward controls is a godsend to our knees and hips. And if people want to bitch about the range they don't get this bike. The mileage does suffer from a bad case of unleashed genie syndrome, but the giggles are worth it. Thanks for the vid! Love my Rocket 111 GT
Thoughts on those that are a long-bodied 6'4"+ with fused lower lumbar vertebrae and enough ptsd/depression, physical limitations, and chronic pain to pull disability? (Not service related but "y'all" understand that reality better than damn near everyone else.)
@@lt1nut I wish I knew what to tell you about the bike. I'm 5'11" and it fits me very well. I will say the bike is kind of heavy with a passenger when coming to a stop. Once you're rolling it's smooth sailing if you've got your suspension dialed in. This bike loves countersteer through tighter corners. I do understand about the PTSD and depression. This bike is my therapy on the daily stresses of life. I'm lucky to be able to use it in that way. My wife understands that sometimes I need to be alone on a ride and come home in a better state of mind. Hang in there and check out a Rocket 111 gt.
My exs step dad had a rocket 3 back in 2016, I rode it a few times and that thing was an absolute monster, but he had upgraded a bunch of performance parts. He got t-boned by a lady in her suv when she blew a red light and totalled it, used the insurance money on a $40k Harley, added another 30k in aftermarket parts, I was so disappointed in him.
I had a 08 Triumph Rocket 3 for 5 years, it was fantastic on the the mountain roads, ride it two gears lower, and wow it really came alive 🙃 Rick K Sydney Australia
I'd LOVE to sit an R next to my StreetGlide! Commuting perfection. And then a pearl white 1098s Duck next to him. When you love motorcycles, you don't hold yourself to just one type. Otherwise you could not be classified as an enthusiast. Well done YB!
I'm supposed to ride one at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2023. It is a highly modified older version. I'm looking forward to the challenge of modulating the torque out on the salt especially with very few places to hide at speed. I just back off an nine day ride with a group of 14 Rocket 3s. Most of them were retirement age and the road the wheels off whenever they felt the urge.
The R3GT is a great touring motorcycle! I have taken it on rides to Vegas and down the Baja peninsula and back with no iron butt. Wind protection is non existent but can be fixed with a puig extender and it can be fitted with sport bags. Throw on a competition werkes exhaust and it sounds like a jet fueled tractor. Oh…it goes from zero to 60 in 2.7 seconds. Take that Tesla!
@@falconoverwatch243 They have dealers across America and Europe, multiple product lines, and current in stock inventory. They have options but the bikes aren't "built to order".
Ordered a GT in June 2021 was offered a cancelled 3R in November 2021 and the dealer offered to add the GT spec for free. I accepted. I rode the 3R through summer here in NZ and will have the GT spec fitted in August 2022. I'm super happy because I prefer the wheels on the 3R. I am thrilled with the bike, the beast ticks all of the boxes for me. Ridiculous accelleration and comfortable cruising. I have become more and more comfortable in the twisties as I learnt how to control it and now I'm smiling all the time and not feeling that butt pucker anymore. In 7000km it has not given me any problems at all.
Exactly. Your comment about the wind is correct. If you don't want to feel the wind in your face then ride in a car. This bike is fantastic fun. I'll never be without it
I have had a Rocket 3 GT triple black for a year. The Rocket 3 is what it is and makes no bones about it. I did not buy it to tour with nor do I intend to use it that way. It is a different bike and brings a smile to my face every time I get on it. A great power day cruiser to have some fun with. In Rocket specific forums I see people using them all sorts of ways and that is fine. I do not think it is a great one bike fits all choice. Not many bikes are. I honestly wouldn't recommend it for everyone. I plan on getting another bike for a different type of riding. That said, I really enjoy this bike. I plan to keep it long term.
Got my GT in Jan 2020. Have just under 17K miles on it now. Have done several state to state rides from the Eastern part of North Carolina, to include a multi day ride to NW Arkansas and back. It is very comfortable for all day long distance riding.
I owned a 2021 Rocket GT I absolutely LOVED IT!!! It was surprising, how light it felt after you got it above 10 miles an hour, and amazingly nimble, for a heavy-ass bike and sexy looks. until I road tripped it, from Corpus Christi to east Texas, about 2 hours north of Houston. With your feet forward, there’s no way to squirm around on the seat, after an hour in the same position. So your butt and lower back, are in agony after 2 hours. I found myself actually looking forward to the next fuel stop. I think the R model would be a better tourer, due to having your feet below you. The torque was addictively MESMERIZING!!! I traded for the new 1200 GT Tiger I’m much happier on the trip to east Texas now
The way I judge how good motorcycle is and how fun it is to ride is by how much you laugh in your videos by the time you get to third gear. The rocket 3 must be a blast. I think I will only ever own a Triumph. I have two and I am looking for a third..
I test rode one this weekend. Shout out to MOM's in Foxboro MA. The Rocket is a BEAST and is true to its name! I agree that the front end feels a little sketchy in turns but is not a major problem. For mature riders only!
Another note about the 2020+ Rocket 3. The default throttle mapping limits the throttle to 70%, even in sport mode, even at a full twist. So you're only getting ~70% of the bike's potential. As far as the ending of the video goes, seems like a fueling issue. I haven't had any similar issues with mine though. I did a bit of cross-country on mine and was averaging ~40 MPG and got about 170 miles per tank before I felt the need to refuel. Zipping around town with a lot of stop and go, I only get ~35 MPG. It definitely drinks gas, but mine's also ECU tuned to give me 100% throttle and is noticeably faster than stock. If you're absolutely ripping it, 30-32 MPG.
Well....I don't know what to say. I purchased the Rocket for my birthday. My 67th birthday on February 4th, 2024. I began motorcycles with a CB100 Honda in 1971. I know bikes.The Rocket makes 32 bikes. However, I can say this. Amazing.
I have a older Rocket III Classic and it's something else for sure. Comparing to my Harley it's a different experience but so much fun. Would recommend.
I fully expect you to get one of these one day, add a passenger seat, and take your girl touring. Forget the Road Glide, forget the Gold Wing this is the best touring bike for Yam.
This thing has more hp and torgos than the 2018 Crosstrek I used to have. Hell, this bike has more power, torque, and displacement than any car I've personally owned, with the exception of my 05 Jeep Wrangler. Bananas. I want one.
I have a 2020 r. My key fob out of range warning pops on and off while I’m riding sometimes. The bike keeps running just fine. The key fob won’t shut it down like that.
@@italkgory99 - That is the same as, the car won't work if you don't have the key, either. But that is because the car is not yours, and you try to steal it.
I have 45,000 miles now on my 2020 GT so here are my thoughts: I put the mid pegs on my GT and love the change. As far as the tight twisties I have had exactly one guy on a sport bike I couldn’t keep up with or pass, while I have passed dozens of sport bikes. I would have no problem doing a ride with a group of sport bike guys, I may not be the fastest but I would bet I would be no where near the rear. I think the reviewer is just not used to the weight of the Rocket. And I have been on much twistier roads than in the video. Add a windshield and saddlebags and you have a great tourer as well. So play with the sport bike guys and tour with the tourers its I feel the best combination bike around. My two bits.
Sounds like I'd enjoy riding with you. Just gotta put your shoulders into the corners but power right through them. He heads in hot then corners with no power, then accelerates. Barrel through it and let it eat. I've only got a 2013 but some day I'll get one if these. Ps.... I'm just too fat for my 07 gixxer 1000 and all my rocket friends switched to those slow rattling hogs.
How did we Americans let the Brite beat us? We were too busy building the Boss Hoss, a V8 chopper for beginners. Seriously, it's a beginner bike, ride one!
I completly understand and felt the same way before I got mine a year ago. The truth is nobody needs a bike like this but nobody needs a supermodel for a wife either. I honestly love my Rocket 3. I went into it thinking I wanted the R but test rode both the R and GT. I ended up getting the GT, which is the more appropriate choice for me. No regrets. Love spending time on my Rocket and that is what it is all about, right?
I live in the Eastern Sierra Nevada, very close to western Nevada. Not only are there plenty of stretches of road over a hundred miles without gas stations, but what good does it do if the town closes down and rolls up the sidewalks at 6pm? Sure, most pumps have card readers, so you can buy gas after the station closes, but all it takes is a one pump station with a broken reader or the internet to be down (which happens a lot in small remote towns) and you're stuck. Better carry some cash for when the station opens in the morning. I only have a 130ish mile range, but don't tour, and have to plan my longer trips carefully. (Back in the early eighties, I had a KZ750LTD and when I'd run out of gas, I'd take the tank off and hitchhike with it to a gas station, where I'd fill it up and hitchhike back to my bike.)
This is literally my dream bike. I tour just enough to want some sort of luggage, but the range is fine for me.. I just want the power. I am a cruiser rider and a big person and keeping a bike in the turns that likes to sit up is easy.
Fun Fact: Yammie Noob was in the late 90's pop music group called, the New Radicals. They had a hit song called, You Get What You Give. You can find his music video on TH-cam.
mine is pretty cool. bought it in Oregon. Rode it to Tennessee. So, yeah, it works as a touring bike. i just had a 20l dry bag strapped to the back rest with a change of clothes. pretty impressive bike to be sure!
i just switched from aprilia tuono v4 to rocket 3. loved my aprilia, had it for a year, but after the novelty feeling were off, i didn't want to ride it. every time i took it to work i didn't want to ride it back after 14 hours shift. it became my weekend bike, i take it out for a day, have fun and put it back to next week. also didnt like certain things. aprilai run hot, like hot day and you're stuck in straffic, it overheats. the ride was always too jerky, it was fun, but not on the days you want a calm ride, even in touring mode. so i test drove rocket 3. Bike has everything i need and nothing i dont. only thing i do miss from my aprilia, is the front wheel dumper and long gears. I accelerate faster, i go faster in most regards (going straight), it flicks fairly easy, not as easy as sport bike, but not far from it. i got saddle bags on it, and and pillion bag. Im golden now. i can take it for a long ride, with no worries. Also in comparison to my aprilia tuono..... on aprialia in race mode i was getting about 90-100 miles per tank, on this guy i get 130-140 miles per tank. it doesnt run hot as aprilia does, handles hot day in traffic perfectly. plenty of power, with smooth delivery. feels very confident on the road. doesn't has excess things, only what you need. Like aprilia had ton of gimicky racer things, 6 modes, on the go traction control button in place where your turn signals had to be, so i ended up never using turn signals and etc. Rocket, has every thing in right places and proper amount of it. you can drag race it, but it wont be good for track day. so if you want speed and comfort, but don't ever plan to hit a track, rocket is your bike. btw im 35, too young to be a cruiser dad.
Took a two-up trip last year on my 2020 Rocket 3 GT. 7000+ miles from Michigan to California and back in 15 days. It’s not bad for touring, we’re wanting to take it on another long trip next year. The 150 mileish range just gives you a break every two hours to stretch a little bit.
I put the mid pegs on my GT after a year and a half and it is a lot more comfortable and better for the curves. The problem with the power is that it makes my other bikes seem tame. It is more like a muscle car than a bike. It still makes me smile when I ride. That's the whole point. Not had mine cut out on me yet. The key fob is a pain and the suspension is not bad when adjusted to your riding style
Loved my rocket 3. Wife said it was the most comfortable bike I've owned. Mad flex with a 225 car tire on the back. My problem was the exhaust note. The big triple sounded like a diesel sewing machine. Torque was geat in the twisties. Embarrassed several sport bikes.
That Gen 1 2300cc triple is over-built, that mill can go 9K using MoTec ECU, tuning software. The issue w/ the new R3 is Triumph didn't learn anything from the previous model. It would cost but a few pennies more per bike to make it a real world-beater in the cruiser market . The Gen 1 R3 can't beat a Duc Diavel...the Diavel gives the R3 w/ a Carpenter 245 kit a fit. The Gen 2 engine for all it's capacity just takes a huge crap approaching the rev limiter, big nose-dive due to software mapping when it's capable of still making big power reliably, safely
May have missed it, but I didn’t see any discussion about YN’s complaints about the rear suspension having too much rebound dialed in. I’ve only done test rides, but I think for those of you who weigh at least, say, 235 lb., you’ll find that unlike most bikes, the suspension is dialed in nicely for us big boys.
Hell yeah cool ass bike! At 7:30 you mention the twisting engine. I felt the same thing on the Motus V4 I demo rode awhile back! Giggles for days! My local Triumph dealer is doing another Demo Event next weekend, cant wait to go check this RIII out for sure!
The bike gets decent range. I recently bought a 2020r model. My standard cruising speed is 80-85 mph. Mostly highway I get comfortably 160 miles. 170 ish if I push it. Furthest I pushed it was 175 miles. Pumped like 4.4 gallons so it wasn’t completely empty. It would get even more range if i cruised at slower speeds but I don’t.
Range is decent on my 3R, 54mpg on motorway. 160 mile + range… short shifting makes a big difference… and if you want to lower power then there is a wet mode and road mode is a lot more chilled than Sport, you can also completely disable TC for the hooligans and tyre roasters 😆
Range is actually not bad. If you need to extend your range you can already use road mode and ride smoothly, even use the cruise control. But feeling that torque in sport mode is just too addictive. That's the problem.
Very interesting. I have a 22 gt limited edition. About to head out for a ride and was debating on whether to take my Rocket or my F6B. This video isn't a deciding factor, but for the distance away from home I plan on riding, it's something to somewhat consider. 😒 Please update when you find out what caused this.
Dude you need to speak to Alan Millyard in the UK. The man has a Dodge Viper V10 engined bike. You need to ride it and check out some of his other creations like his 6 cylinder Z1 Kawasaki
The Rocket 3 is sick. I’m riding a Thunderbird Storm while I build my experience up before I get one. I know a fella with a rocket 3 tfc which is completely epic.
Just bought a 2020 r model a week ago in Mississippi. Rode it back home to Texas. Amazing bike so far. Comfortably mostly highway I get 160 miles riding the way I do. Cruise control set between 80-85 mph. Pushing it 170 ish miles out of a tank. If I slowed down my cruising speed it would get better lol. I also have a 2017 busa and a 2014 m109. It’s not hayabusa fast but man when that torque hits it definitely makes my other bikes feel sluggish in the torque department. Great bike
I really wonder at these people who want more than 250 miles of range on a motorcycle. Most of our tender butts will be crying for mercy way before then. Just fill up when you stop for starbucks.
But Yammy, my Harley Davidson (a real man's bike) can get a 131 straight from Harley with all the screaming Eagles! Can't no bike keep up with that much freedom baby !! Really. Glad to see you guys test out this one. I absolutely love the rocket 3 gt. After I pay enough money to get my arm, leg, and kidneys back I will be looking at one of these.
After 40+ years of motorcycling, health issues aged me off motorcycles. I haven't been lamenting because gas prices have made recreational motorsport costs overly prohibitive anyway. This Rocket 3 GT just started me lamenting.
I’d love to watch a follow up on what you did to get the rocket home after the bike stopped working on you test ride, and what the cause and remedy was to fix it. 🤔
Well golly jee, suckering right in to the next video like he wants you to. It starts and he rides home, or he gets a tow. Forget about the sneakiness to get you to watch more. And always remember, most motorcycle accounts "eh em" prey on new and young consumers that are pre programmed into thinking riding a motorcyle is "super wild and dangerous". You're safer on a bike in traffic than a car if you really want to know. Useful wisdom:)
Two words Boss Hoss! I have seen a few in Ga. Then again I don't think it was a production bike. I have seen the Rockets here at the dealership yes Awesome!!!!!
I just can't believe that there aren't serious drawbacks even if, after watching a few Rocket reviews in horror and disbelief, I am not sure what they would be. I expect Triumph made this bike for publicity and to grab a new market segment all to itself.
I was hoping you did a review on this because I absolutely love you and I’m from Australia and you constantly have me in tears laughing thank you my guy ❤️
Did you watch til the end? 👀 I still don’t know what’s wrong with the Rocket
Dude that was so strange. Hope it can be rectified
@@craigmarah3952 I think you misspelled rectumfied.
Very odd. My random bet would be fuel blockage.
@@sterlingroberts6240 We would all like if someone rectumfied our rockets
WHAT HAPPENED? FUEL?
They say if you ride that road late at night, you will still see the ghost of yammienoob trying to hitch a ride while standing next to a thicc boi motorcycle. Don't stop to pick him up, or you will be compelled to get a turbo busa.
You win the internet for today sir.
Tell 'em Large Marge sentcha
@@scottstewart5784 *screams in Australian* LARGE MARGE!!!
@@bikesandbrass You understand.
😎😆🤩🤙
This seems like an AMG S Class. Stupidly fast, stupidly heavy, something they made because they can. Awesome!
The bike is phenomenal, i got it for 1y and 3 months an i have done 2800 miles. Only down site is that is 2 foot on the stop bike because or front feet controls .
@@bisser6969 That’s awesome, hope you have a blast with it! 😎
Or Bentley Continental. Heavy, big and fast.
...and then randomly quits for no apparent reason. Yep, sounds like an AMG, or any Mercedes, er any other European for that matter! Glorious few minutes of running, anyways.
@@jeladsnikpoh1289 my AMG E63 was absolutely solid, so was my Jag XFR. Most euro cars are bombproof. Seriously high performance cars need maintenance to keep them going and they won't fail.
Ya Noob, I am convinced. I will be riding the Rocket from Tuck@ the Arctic ocean to Patagonia in Chile...70 yr. rider on the long last ride...to the vanishing point...Gonna be my icing on the cake adventure...on two wheels all the way( 'cept the "gap")...I will be in touch; thanks for the input, crazy to critical and laughing all the way...live to ride and ride to live!!
"dom vivimus, vivimus"!, and for you young cucumbers "semper ubi, sub ubi"...
How was it? Did you post any video?
Triumph used to make a touring version of the Rocket III… I had one in 2012. It was detuned to 105 HP but was set up perfectly for long distance comfort. I took it to Bike Week in Scottsdale Az one year and the Harley guys couldn’t believe it was a 140 inch motor. It made their Softails and Dynas look puny. I miss that bike. Should’ve never traded it.
Never too late to find another man.
I ride a 2016 Roadster with some aftermarket upgrades dyno'd at 150 HP / 150 ft. lbs. and will own it until it dies. Best bike ever.
@@joshuasmith1981 damn, that's alotta juice bro.
@@joshuasmith1981 I have a 2007 triumph rocket 3 classic tourer. I love mine
@@davidcunningham00 I've got the same and really love it too
Seems like the perfect beginner bike, very confidence inspiring!
an expensive beginner bike
And special the funeral ....😢
After 2 years with my Rocket 3 R, that’s the one you want. Just had the interesting options that you would pay buying the GT version and you get a much better position for properly riding that beast. That being said, it’s much more user friendly then it looks and the quality of the entire bike make it a good price vs what you get.
Is it a beginner bike tho? I want that bike so bad but feel it’s way to powerful for someone without experience
@@aisjwksidh1825 i would suggest to start with a lighter motorcycle at first. It’s not the power that can be (the) problem: because of the mapping and other safety programs (anti-wheeling, ABS, etc) and of course your self control. But the weight (less then 700 pounds which is reasonable), the length, height: it can make a bit of a challenge in close quarters/low speed maneuvers. I know i would cry if i dropped my dream bike from time to time because i’m learning to ride. And it’s going to cost a lot of money to fix some of the stuff that will eventually break/scratch/bent. 🤷♂️ I’m sure you’ll get yours and i sincerely wish you one. Until then, get a used motorcycle (you like), take all the courses you want/can because they really, really help. And those courses are really fun. Like rodeo on you mechanical horse. And if (when) you drop it… Won’t be as bad. 👍
Just bought one because of this video😂💪❤️
nico bought a triumph rocket 3... beautiful
Where is it at ?
What did you get and what was the final price?
@@christopherabram7087 most likely high mileage one from 2000
I’ve been looking at this bike for over 2 years now. Pandemic hit, then I bought a house, now I’m changing jobs and I never seem to have the time to get into riding like I wanted to. Glad to see you review this bike because I’ve been following you for a while.
Bike really built for UK gas stations everywhere so we don't mind we love it.
My second bike was a 2018 Rocket 3. It had "only" 145 lb / feet of torque. I will admit it was a totally different bike than this newest take, but it brought a Joker-like grin to my face every time I twisted my right wrist.
Now that Yam has done the Rocket, we need to see Spite on a Boss Hoss.
Agreed. You can't talk about the rocket when you can get a 454 boss hoss
Or the MTT 420RR Rolls Royce-Allison gas turbine engine, with 420 horsepower and 500 ft-lb torque.
Actually we need Yam on a TTS supercharged TurboRocket
@@mrspeigle1 yes, we have 2, one bike and one trike, both with 502’s. Trike has 2 -20 lb heated nitrous bottles with wheelie bars and Hoosier racing tires
Yessssss 👍🏻
Just bought my rocket 3 a couple of weeks ago and love it. It’s a different kind of animal.
got rocket 3 weeks ago, love it.
@@Asmodeius had mine 2 years now and still find it awesome 🚀
Eurocycles fulfilling the Triumph simpage of epic proportions via Papa Yam. Fantastic bike, fantastic video.
Love my 3R, as I prefer the sportier position from higher pegs and wider bars and can use weight more and has slightly more lean. Still a good tourer tho. My U.K. bike redlines at 7k, fact it makes more torque at 2000rpm than most bikes peak is great with peak power at 6000rpm, and can average 55mph cruising on motorway but average 41mpg. Furthest I’ve seen was 185 miles on one tank and shortest was 130 miles in Sport 😎
Having ridden both, the turn in on the 3R is way better as you have a bit more weight over the front tyre, and more counter steer on the straighter-wider bar but you need longer arms to get comfortable with, the front rake is stepped so not as long as first appears but check the Avons too & that they are not squared as the Rocket is very sensitive to that. I often ride on tighter turns and use a bit of pendulum flick and rear trail brake to get the bike nicely tucked in, sit on the rear side wall and roll out, very satisfying 😎
And a flash will give you ~180bhp rear wheel 😈 and unlock rev limiters … higher redline, oh and try one with the quick shifter, full throttle shifts and auto blipper downshifts, awesome and really livens the big bike up 😎
It’s a motorcycle shaped car essentially. It looks badass honestly
I own the Rocket 3 GT I've had it for just over 12 months done nearly 12000 KMS, I've owned 5 Harleys including a 2006 VRod plus a Yamaha Roadstar 1600 out of all these bikes the Triumph Rocket 3 GT is superior to all of the other bikes I have ever owned over the years this is the best bike I have ever owned when it comes to performance, handling and brakes!
Best handling? My man, you need to get a bike to compliment the beast. Something quick and nimble for the twisties. The key to life is simple. Buy motorcycles, never sell, buy another motorcycle, repeat.
Gotta agree with yiu entirely ive got the gt as well best bike ive had in 45 years 🚀
Bought a new GT a couple of months ago. There was just something about it. First bike in almost 40 years to do that. The little torque dance it does in neutral when you blip the throttle had something to do with it I'm sure. For us old paratroopers, the mild forward controls is a godsend to our knees and hips. And if people want to bitch about the range they don't get this bike. The mileage does suffer from a bad case of unleashed genie syndrome, but the giggles are worth it. Thanks for the vid! Love my Rocket 111 GT
Thoughts on those that are a long-bodied 6'4"+ with fused lower lumbar vertebrae and enough ptsd/depression, physical limitations, and chronic pain to pull disability? (Not service related but "y'all" understand that reality better than damn near everyone else.)
@@lt1nut I wish I knew what to tell you about the bike. I'm 5'11" and it fits me very well. I will say the bike is kind of heavy with a passenger when coming to a stop. Once you're rolling it's smooth sailing if you've got your suspension dialed in. This bike loves countersteer through tighter corners. I do understand about the PTSD and depression. This bike is my therapy on the daily stresses of life. I'm lucky to be able to use it in that way. My wife understands that sometimes I need to be alone on a ride and come home in a better state of mind. Hang in there and check out a Rocket 111 gt.
My exs step dad had a rocket 3 back in 2016, I rode it a few times and that thing was an absolute monster, but he had upgraded a bunch of performance parts. He got t-boned by a lady in her suv when she blew a red light and totalled it, used the insurance money on a $40k Harley, added another 30k in aftermarket parts, I was so disappointed in him.
your enthusiam and incredibly helpful videos helped me get a job at triumph, so its always good to see you enjoying their bikes!
I had a 08 Triumph Rocket 3 for 5 years, it was fantastic on the the mountain roads, ride it two gears lower, and wow it really came alive 🙃 Rick K Sydney Australia
I'd LOVE to sit an R next to my StreetGlide! Commuting perfection.
And then a pearl white 1098s Duck next to him.
When you love motorcycles, you don't hold yourself to just one type. Otherwise you could not be classified as an enthusiast.
Well done YB!
I'm supposed to ride one at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2023. It is a highly modified older version. I'm looking forward to the challenge of modulating the torque out on the salt especially with very few places to hide at speed.
I just back off an nine day ride with a group of 14 Rocket 3s. Most of them were retirement age and the road the wheels off whenever they felt the urge.
The R3GT is a great touring motorcycle! I have taken it on rides to Vegas and
down the Baja peninsula and back with no iron butt. Wind protection is non existent but can be fixed with a puig extender and it can be fitted with sport bags. Throw on a competition werkes exhaust and it sounds like a jet fueled tractor. Oh…it goes from zero to 60 in 2.7 seconds. Take that Tesla!
Yamm, I'm loving that your team is creating content very often.... hats off to everyone 👏🏼 🙌🏼👍🏼 👌🏼 ❤️
Love from Malta 🇲🇹
I wanna see you guys test out a Boss Hoss just for fun. 😂
That's just a car missing two wheels.
6.2L V8 makes that Rocket look small. I don't know if Yammi just didn't know about Boss Hoss or if he intended to forget them.
I think they're just going off production bikes. Technically, the BH is a custom.
@@Kenneth_Rogers I think he knows, but for the most part Boss Hoss bikes are built to order and not a full production bike quite like the rocket 3 is.
@@falconoverwatch243 They have dealers across America and Europe, multiple product lines, and current in stock inventory. They have options but the bikes aren't "built to order".
Ordered a GT in June 2021 was offered a cancelled 3R in November 2021 and the dealer offered to add the GT spec for free. I accepted. I rode the 3R through summer here in NZ and will have the GT spec fitted in August 2022. I'm super happy because I prefer the wheels on the 3R. I am thrilled with the bike, the beast ticks all of the boxes for me. Ridiculous accelleration and comfortable cruising. I have become more and more comfortable in the twisties as I learnt how to control it and now I'm smiling all the time and not feeling that butt pucker anymore. In 7000km it has not given me any problems at all.
So any updates? What do you prefer, 3R or GT?
@@bkingtz1 3R. The forward pegs didn't feel as good even after several thousand Kms.
@@firmfoundation7421
Thanks man, a valuable input. 👍
My dads early 70's and got a 350bhp supercharged rocket3, incredible thing with the whistle from the supercharger and huge airfilter out the side 😂
Best bike I have ever owned. Just makes me smile all the time!
Damm , ending on a cliffhanger. Guess I'll just have to keep watching Yammie Noob 😉
"Keep watching Yammie Noob"
Exactly. Your comment about the wind is correct. If you don't want to feel the wind in your face then ride in a car. This bike is fantastic fun. I'll never be without it
I have had a Rocket 3 GT triple black for a year. The Rocket 3 is what it is and makes no bones about it. I did not buy it to tour with nor do I intend to use it that way. It is a different bike and brings a smile to my face every time I get on it. A great power day cruiser to have some fun with. In Rocket specific forums I see people using them all sorts of ways and that is fine. I do not think it is a great one bike fits all choice. Not many bikes are. I honestly wouldn't recommend it for everyone. I plan on getting another bike for a different type of riding. That said, I really enjoy this bike. I plan to keep it long term.
Got my GT in Jan 2020. Have just under 17K miles on it now. Have done several state to state rides from the Eastern part of North Carolina, to include a multi day ride to NW Arkansas and back. It is very comfortable for all day long distance riding.
Did you upgrade the windshield? What did you use for luggage?
I owned a 2021 Rocket GT
I absolutely LOVED IT!!!
It was surprising, how light it felt after you got it above 10 miles an hour, and amazingly nimble, for a heavy-ass bike and sexy looks.
until I road tripped it, from Corpus Christi to east Texas, about 2 hours north of Houston.
With your feet forward, there’s no way to squirm around on the seat, after an hour in the same position. So your butt and lower back, are in agony after 2 hours.
I found myself actually looking forward to the next fuel stop.
I think the R model would be a better tourer, due to having your feet below you.
The torque was addictively MESMERIZING!!!
I traded for the new 1200 GT Tiger
I’m much happier on the trip to east Texas now
I have a GT and ride all day with it. No back issues like you described. If that were a problem I would try moving the pegs to the mid position.
The way I judge how good motorcycle is and how fun it is to ride is by how much you laugh in your videos by the time you get to third gear.
The rocket 3 must be a blast. I think I will only ever own a Triumph. I have two and I am looking for a third..
I test rode one this weekend. Shout out to MOM's in Foxboro MA. The Rocket is a BEAST and is true to its name! I agree that the front end feels a little sketchy in turns but is not a major problem. For mature riders only!
Another note about the 2020+ Rocket 3. The default throttle mapping limits the throttle to 70%, even in sport mode, even at a full twist. So you're only getting ~70% of the bike's potential. As far as the ending of the video goes, seems like a fueling issue. I haven't had any similar issues with mine though. I did a bit of cross-country on mine and was averaging ~40 MPG and got about 170 miles per tank before I felt the need to refuel. Zipping around town with a lot of stop and go, I only get ~35 MPG. It definitely drinks gas, but mine's also ECU tuned to give me 100% throttle and is noticeably faster than stock. If you're absolutely ripping it, 30-32 MPG.
Yam, keep doing what you do so we can live vicariously thru you.
Well....I don't know what to say. I purchased the Rocket for my birthday. My 67th birthday on February 4th, 2024. I began motorcycles with a CB100 Honda in 1971. I know bikes.The Rocket makes 32 bikes. However, I can say this. Amazing.
I have a older Rocket III Classic and it's something else for sure. Comparing to my Harley it's a different experience but so much fun. Would recommend.
I also own a older rocket 3
And it's got two lights on it which means it's got a smiley face.
This is the only bike that could tempt me back into riding. But I can’t afford it so that’s good. Love these
Yammie loving a cruiser ??!! He must be a simp for triumph 😂😂
I love how triumph execs are Australian in yammie land lol
He tried to pull a Shelby accent there perhaps 😅
I fully expect you to get one of these one day, add a passenger seat, and take your girl touring. Forget the Road Glide, forget the Gold Wing this is the best touring bike for Yam.
Dude, the guys dressed up in Olde British garb prancing around cracked me up.
This thing has more hp and torgos than the 2018 Crosstrek I used to have. Hell, this bike has more power, torque, and displacement than any car I've personally owned, with the exception of my 05 Jeep Wrangler. Bananas. I want one.
My guess is that the bike was no longer detecting the keyless fob and stop, I heard that it was an issue with some of the earlier model (2020-2021)
I'm pretty sure cars will just run while showing a key warning. cutting the engine on the road is a hazardous big no no
@@TheJunky228 Yeah that's a big nono. Gotta say, I hate this move to keyless ignition.
@@TheJunky228 jaguars won’t let you run the car I believe if the fob is not working, kinda sucks
I have a 2020 r. My key fob out of range warning pops on and off while I’m riding sometimes. The bike keeps running just fine. The key fob won’t shut it down like that.
@@italkgory99 - That is the same as, the car won't work if you don't have the key, either. But that is because the car is not yours, and you try to steal it.
I have 45,000 miles now on my 2020 GT so here are my thoughts: I put the mid pegs on my GT and love the change. As far as the tight twisties I have had exactly one guy on a sport bike I couldn’t keep up with or pass, while I have passed dozens of sport bikes. I would have no problem doing a ride with a group of sport bike guys, I may not be the fastest but I would bet I would be no where near the rear. I think the reviewer is just not used to the weight of the Rocket. And I have been on much twistier roads than in the video. Add a windshield and saddlebags and you have a great tourer as well. So play with the sport bike guys and tour with the tourers its I feel the best combination bike around. My two bits.
Sounds like I'd enjoy riding with you.
Just gotta put your shoulders into the corners but power right through them.
He heads in hot then corners with no power, then accelerates.
Barrel through it and let it eat.
I've only got a 2013 but some day I'll get one if these.
Ps.... I'm just too fat for my 07 gixxer 1000 and all my rocket friends switched to those slow rattling hogs.
How many miles did you get on a back tire?
@@jdub264 I average about 11,000 miles per rear. But most of the time I have the TC on to save rubber.
One day I'll get this bike for sure! Can't wait to see what happened at the end haha.
I honestly enjoy yammies on bike commentary and rider impressions more than almost any other YTer
How did we Americans let the Brite beat us? We were too busy building the Boss Hoss, a V8 chopper for beginners. Seriously, it's a beginner bike, ride one!
Just love the total absurdity of this ridiculous thing…
…I really, really want one!
I completly understand and felt the same way before I got mine a year ago. The truth is nobody needs a bike like this but nobody needs a supermodel for a wife either. I honestly love my Rocket 3. I went into it thinking I wanted the R but test rode both the R and GT. I ended up getting the GT, which is the more appropriate choice for me. No regrets. Love spending time on my Rocket and that is what it is all about, right?
@@bradleybaker8894 100%
@@noelmannion4433
Amen!!
I live in the Eastern Sierra Nevada, very close to western Nevada. Not only are there plenty of stretches of road over a hundred miles without gas stations, but what good does it do if the town closes down and rolls up the sidewalks at 6pm? Sure, most pumps have card readers, so you can buy gas after the station closes, but all it takes is a one pump station with a broken reader or the internet to be down (which happens a lot in small remote towns) and you're stuck. Better carry some cash for when the station opens in the morning.
I only have a 130ish mile range, but don't tour, and have to plan my longer trips carefully. (Back in the early eighties, I had a KZ750LTD and when I'd run out of gas, I'd take the tank off and hitchhike with it to a gas station, where I'd fill it up and hitchhike back to my bike.)
Boss Hoss has been making production motorcycles with GM Small Block V8s. The Rocket 3 is cool though.
Have you owned a Boss Hoss?
I work for triumph and will admit it has my heart
This is literally my dream bike. I tour just enough to want some sort of luggage, but the range is fine for me.. I just want the power. I am a cruiser rider and a big person and keeping a bike in the turns that likes to sit up is easy.
Fun Fact: Yammie Noob was in the late 90's pop music group called, the New Radicals. They had a hit song called, You Get What You Give. You can find his music video on TH-cam.
I have the R and what an incredible machine it is
This has to be the best starter bike forsure lol
mine is pretty cool. bought it in Oregon. Rode it to Tennessee. So, yeah, it works as a touring bike. i just had a 20l dry bag strapped to the back rest with a change of clothes. pretty impressive bike to be sure!
i just switched from aprilia tuono v4 to rocket 3. loved my aprilia, had it for a year, but after the novelty feeling were off, i didn't want to ride it. every time i took it to work i didn't want to ride it back after 14 hours shift. it became my weekend bike, i take it out for a day, have fun and put it back to next week. also didnt like certain things. aprilai run hot, like hot day and you're stuck in straffic, it overheats. the ride was always too jerky, it was fun, but not on the days you want a calm ride, even in touring mode. so i test drove rocket 3. Bike has everything i need and nothing i dont. only thing i do miss from my aprilia, is the front wheel dumper and long gears. I accelerate faster, i go faster in most regards (going straight), it flicks fairly easy, not as easy as sport bike, but not far from it. i got saddle bags on it, and and pillion bag. Im golden now. i can take it for a long ride, with no worries. Also in comparison to my aprilia tuono..... on aprialia in race mode i was getting about 90-100 miles per tank, on this guy i get 130-140 miles per tank. it doesnt run hot as aprilia does, handles hot day in traffic perfectly. plenty of power, with smooth delivery. feels very confident on the road. doesn't has excess things, only what you need. Like aprilia had ton of gimicky racer things, 6 modes, on the go traction control button in place where your turn signals had to be, so i ended up never using turn signals and etc. Rocket, has every thing in right places and proper amount of it. you can drag race it, but it wont be good for track day. so if you want speed and comfort, but don't ever plan to hit a track, rocket is your bike. btw im 35, too young to be a cruiser dad.
Took a two-up trip last year on my 2020 Rocket 3 GT. 7000+ miles from Michigan to California and back in 15 days. It’s not bad for touring, we’re wanting to take it on another long trip next year. The 150 mileish range just gives you a break every two hours to stretch a little bit.
I will never buy this motorcycle, but I’m glad it exists.
I own a 2007 triumph rocket 3 classic tourer, the dad to this bike. I love min, the sound the power and I have the larger wind screen and bags
If you like the Rocket 3, try the Ducati xDiavel if you haven't already. Owned one for a year and I love it.
Or the Vmax 1700
@@teonewilson2710 Vmax I also heard was an absolute blast
I put the mid pegs on my GT after a year and a half and it is a lot more comfortable and better for the curves. The problem with the power is that it makes my other bikes seem tame. It is more like a muscle car than a bike. It still makes me smile when I ride. That's the whole point. Not had mine cut out on me yet. The key fob is a pain and the suspension is not bad when adjusted to your riding style
Loved my rocket 3. Wife said it was the most comfortable bike I've owned. Mad flex with a 225 car tire on the back. My problem was the exhaust note. The big triple sounded like a diesel sewing machine. Torque was geat in the twisties. Embarrassed several sport bikes.
240 rear tire. ...only lasted me 3000 miles due to lb*ft overload
A real car tire with a 50,000 mile warranty. You get used to rolling over on the sidewall.
This is literally my favorite bike next to my vtx1800f
Just finished a 21 day / 6500km trip on mine. It's a touring cruiser for sure. Triumph bags, Triumph seat.
The redline is actually at 7k rpm. I've ridden quite a few of these and you rarely need to go beyond 5k anyways.
That Gen 1 2300cc triple is over-built, that mill can go 9K using MoTec ECU, tuning software. The issue w/ the new R3 is Triumph didn't learn anything from the previous model. It would cost but a few pennies more per bike to make it a real world-beater in the cruiser market . The Gen 1 R3 can't beat a Duc Diavel...the Diavel gives the R3 w/ a Carpenter 245 kit a fit. The Gen 2 engine for all it's capacity just takes a huge crap approaching the rev limiter, big nose-dive due to software mapping when it's capable of still making big power reliably, safely
About time you had a Rocket on! I have a 2018 and it is more of a beast than the newer ones, no electronics.
It also looks better by a very large margin.
May have missed it, but I didn’t see any discussion about YN’s complaints about the rear suspension having too much rebound dialed in. I’ve only done test rides, but I think for those of you who weigh at least, say, 235 lb., you’ll find that unlike most bikes, the suspension is dialed in nicely for us big boys.
04:15, it's 670lbs[304kgs] wet👍🏽
Absolute dream bike
Also one of the only bikes that costs the same here in India as it does in the US
What a beautiful piece of art ❤️
Took this monster for a demo ride. Gobs & gobs of power. Never got beyond 90 m.p.h. ... and only got to 3rd gear at that. Unreal.
After watching this video I can say that the triumph bias is taking over yammie
that ending was actually pretty good, makes me a want to pay attention for a follow-up
I had a loaner Rocket 3r. It is the first bike i've had that a bypasser asked to take a picture of it.
Hell yeah cool ass bike! At 7:30 you mention the twisting engine. I felt the same thing on the Motus V4 I demo rode awhile back! Giggles for days! My local Triumph dealer is doing another Demo Event next weekend, cant wait to go check this RIII out for sure!
Youll love it for sure 🚀
Youd think theyd tune in an ECU map for "touring mode" to try and limit the fueling a bit to extend the range of a full tank.
or make a gas tank twice the size, which is what Triumph should have done in the first place.
The bike gets decent range. I recently bought a 2020r model. My standard cruising speed is 80-85 mph. Mostly highway I get comfortably 160 miles. 170 ish if I push it. Furthest I pushed it was 175 miles. Pumped like 4.4 gallons so it wasn’t completely empty. It would get even more range if i cruised at slower speeds but I don’t.
That would be the sensible thing to do…
…but this bike just wasn’t born to be sensible 🤷♂️
Range is decent on my 3R, 54mpg on motorway. 160 mile + range… short shifting makes a big difference… and if you want to lower power then there is a wet mode and road mode is a lot more chilled than Sport, you can also completely disable TC for the hooligans and tyre roasters 😆
Range is actually not bad. If you need to extend your range you can already use road mode and ride smoothly, even use the cruise control. But feeling that torque in sport mode is just too addictive. That's the problem.
Very interesting. I have a 22 gt limited edition. About to head out for a ride and was debating on whether to take my Rocket or my F6B. This video isn't a deciding factor, but for the distance away from home I plan on riding, it's something to somewhat consider. 😒 Please update when you find out what caused this.
Dude you need to speak to Alan Millyard in the UK. The man has a Dodge Viper V10 engined bike. You need to ride it and check out some of his other creations like his 6 cylinder Z1 Kawasaki
Yammie: "You guys will call me a total Triumph simp or whatever..."
Me: "Oh dude, come one bruh...tell us something we don't already know!"
The Rocket 3 is sick. I’m riding a Thunderbird Storm while I build my experience up before I get one. I know a fella with a rocket 3 tfc which is completely epic.
Thunderbird storm is sick. Harley is just catching up to the power which is sad. Great bike.
Youll not regret it 🚀
Just bought a 2020 r model a week ago in Mississippi. Rode it back home to Texas. Amazing bike so far. Comfortably mostly highway I get 160 miles riding the way I do. Cruise control set between 80-85 mph. Pushing it 170 ish miles out of a tank. If I slowed down my cruising speed it would get better lol. I also have a 2017 busa and a 2014 m109. It’s not hayabusa fast but man when that torque hits it definitely makes my other bikes feel sluggish in the torque department. Great bike
Thats not very far.
I wanted a VMAX. But only holds a couple gallons always wanted one. That Rocket is nuts.
EuroCycle is where Ipicked up my T120. Love that bike so much
I really wonder at these people who want more than 250 miles of range on a motorcycle. Most of our tender butts will be crying for mercy way before then. Just fill up when you stop for starbucks.
But Yammy, my Harley Davidson (a real man's bike) can get a 131 straight from Harley with all the screaming Eagles! Can't no bike keep up with that much freedom baby !! Really. Glad to see you guys test out this one. I absolutely love the rocket 3 gt. After I pay enough money to get my arm, leg, and kidneys back I will be looking at one of these.
131 crate won't touch a rocket.
Ah yammie read my mind. I had just decided that this will be my next bike and it is now blessed by the yams himself
Mate, that accent at 0:56 was spot on! Sounded a bit more Australian though.
After 40+ years of motorcycling, health issues aged me off motorcycles. I haven't been lamenting because gas prices have made recreational motorsport costs overly prohibitive anyway. This Rocket 3 GT just started me lamenting.
I bought the gt at the age of 62 and love it give it a test ride youll see what i mean 🚀
@@rogercollins9298 I own two triumphs. I'm 57. I'll have to try a rocket three next
67, ride the rocket 3r daily
I’m 68 and have 3,600-miles on my 221 GT. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
Yammie, if you had your choice between the 2022 hayabusa and the rocket 3GT/R, which one do you think you would choose?
I’d love to watch a follow up on what you did to get the rocket home after the bike stopped working on you test ride, and what the cause and remedy was to fix it. 🤔
Well golly jee, suckering right in to the next video like he wants you to. It starts and he rides home, or he gets a tow. Forget about the sneakiness to get you to watch more. And always remember, most motorcycle accounts "eh em" prey on new and young consumers that are pre programmed into thinking riding a motorcyle is "super wild and dangerous". You're safer on a bike in traffic than a car if you really want to know. Useful wisdom:)
@@bigrichardzoogy3273 What a fucking stupid take. Bravo!
I can't find anywhere the results of what happened at the end
Two words Boss Hoss! I have seen a few in Ga. Then again I don't think it was a production bike. I have seen the Rockets here at the dealership yes Awesome!!!!!
This is how all the horror movies start!
I just can't believe that there aren't serious drawbacks even if, after watching a few Rocket reviews in horror and disbelief, I am not sure what they would be. I expect Triumph made this bike for publicity and to grab a new market segment all to itself.
I was hoping you did a review on this because I absolutely love you and I’m from Australia and you constantly have me in tears laughing thank you my guy ❤️