Thank you for sharing your thoughts and thank you to your wife for the excellent camera work! It’s nice to listen to an owners view and not an influencer!
I have a 2020 Rocket GT IM 6 feet tall and im comfortable on it no pain on wrist shoulder the seating position is excelent no pain even after hours on it. Bought it used with only 1800 km on it, was riding a Kawasaki Concours or GTR 1400 before buying the Rocket why the change the GTR 1400 is the queen of the higways no problem there but due to alot of mechanical problems with it she lasted 4 years and every summers she was in the garage for repair for about 3 week each time and summer is short here in Quebec Canada so i decide to change and i dont regret it one bit, ride safe mate.
Thanks for the comparison mate . I found it difficult in Melbourne too to get a test ride on the rockets as there seems to be no demo bikes available. This is so weird. This is an amazing bike but no matter what you hear and see until you try it yourself there’s no way to know. I feel the BMW Motorrad guys have nailed it getting to the customers by letting us test ride their motorbikes. They had a two day test ride event of R18 and let you test all models if you like which helped me find the right model for myself. I really like the Rocket but Wish brands like Triumph could have some test ride day events. Yes Rocket is an expensive bike but so are the R18s and Diavels 😊
I'm 5'9 and sat on both. The GT felt amazing to me, but all my friends are dissing it and say the R is cooler. I'm so torn... At the moment I ride a Speedmaster and feels super comfy. Before this I had the Bobber and it felt like the R. So I kinda know the difference in ride style but I find it so difficult to choose. I like their style but I ride everyday and I need comfort and bags etc I will get one or the other in a few weeks, hope I won't regret my choice
I completely get that! And that’s one of the reasons I maybe got pushed over the buy the R, and don’t get me wrong, amazing bike. But it didn’t take long for the “very slightly” lent forward position worn thin. Then tried the GT and immediately didn’t care, what my mates thought! And the comfort out performed their thoughts 💭 THEN the added power destroying them every time! Well upto the speed limit of course. It’s always a personal choice, but I would think of you first 🙏 Either bike are AMAZING though.
Love thess bikes. Currently riding a Suzuki C109R. Awesome bike. I can feel a Rocket 3 coming my way at some point and I found this video very helpful. Thanks.
I have a R and just like you I am not that tall so I changed the handlebars to the GT ones and I replaced the seat for the GT seat, fitted a screen then finally dropped my mid mounted foot pegs to the lowest position now rides like a real touring bike. Did the NC500 a few weeks ago and was able to ride 2200 miles in a week and no real problems just wish triumph would allow this configuration from the factory. It really is comfortable I also added the panniers and very happy with the bike now.
@@HastingsKombatAcademy absolutely amazing 7 days of perfect weather,amazing roads and a view around every corner, 2.200 miles in one week and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The bike was perfect all the 221 NMT came into its own pulling up hills with ease.
nice review brother, I am 6'2 and will be getting the R with a sissy bar for the missus and kids. ps I also love the essential removal of those hideous tail ends. Respect from Chailey
the r is not for hamsters because of the reach to the bar. The GT is even more comfortable with the mid controls. Raise the rear pre-load as from factory is at the bottom, I reduced the rebound on the front fork by 1/2 turn. The handling is now very good and more responsive and stable. They are powerful bikes but still very restricted.
Hi. Thank you 🙏 Honestly not sure as brought it with it on. But there is one on eBay that looks the same. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274702865922?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WEC798mUTYq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=pKRLMbJ1S9i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Really nice comparison - both phenomenal bikes - I have a GT in Carnival Red n Black - love ❤️ it - I’m 5’8/9 and have this weird issue reaching to apply the back brake - no issues with the gears on the left, just the brake on the right - I don’t like how you have to angle inwards to apply the brake lever - I have forward controls and like my legs stretched out, but thinking of moving everything from forward middle to forward back (about an inch maybe) - I could go to mid position but I’d like to keep forward controls if possible. I wish the brake were positioned out wider or started braking higher, but I don’t think you can make that type of adjustment.
Hi and thank you for your comments. Have you tried moved the forward pegs backwards, so they are closer to you. I done this. It’s a few inches and it did make a HUGE difference for reaching out on the brake. Sadly. It enough hence changing to mid pegs. Worth a go if not already. And I know what you mean the pegs sit in a lot closer than the old model, I guess this is for more learn angle. 🙏 Sade riding.
@@HastingsKombatAcademy ah, makes sense on a sweeper or switchback, but straight aways are a stretch - otherwise I like them where they are and even could stretch my legs further - I considered moving them 1 inch forward but I think that would make the brake harder to reach - seems to make most sense to move pegs/etc. 1 inch back first but feel it might be a little cramped.
Good afternoon from Edinburgh found all your videos on the rocket very interesting and all the questions that you got as well I am at the stage of making my mind up on an R Or the GT , I will be buying the storm version of the rocket , have you changed your bike again to a storm yet LOL
lol. Sadly ran out of money. 💰 A year on I’m still on the GT, and still loving on her every single ride out! As much as a storm would be nice, I feel it would be spending an extra many ££££ for not much of an upgrade, and mapped mines pretty much there. Maybe next year 🫣🤣 Thanks for the comment, ride safe buddy.
So I have the R. I had the choice of either, very happy with R. Between the two, if you have the chance, sit and ride both. You'll know. No wrong choice here. Just personal fit and preference.
On the wind screen... I like the smaller one. I like wind hitting my chest instead of my helmet. And it pushes you back more, even less wrist pressure.
Yeah I know what you mean but hitting you in the chest. Lucky for me / my shape / maybe the way I sit, the little screen does just it over my head enough, especially when we get a little spirited 😉🫣🙏 Ride safe buddy.
GT with the mid pegs is the ticket. Along with the quick shifter. Oh, and a wind screen. Trust me, I am pretty sure I have more miles on a 2020+ Rocket than anyone else.
I have had a speed twin 1200 for two years now and no complaints great bike. But I keep looking at the Rocket Gt and the Indian super chief ltd. On spec the Rocket wins hands down. But, the only thing that I don't like on the Rocket is that rear scaffold for the number plate and lights, indicators. That is putting me off the Rocket I have seen some American motorcycle seat manufacturer that offers an alternative, but just makes it look worse. Looking at your bikes you have found the answer I'm looking for. How did you reposition the stock indicators and did you buy a bracket for the number or did you make it yourself? Great video appreciate the straight forward approach and why you bought the GT.
Thank you for your message, I went out for my first "proper" ride with my wife on a long spirited ride and it's just a fantastic bike.... If I'm honest both bikes had already had the conversion done but Ill believe this is the link for the one used... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234582113796?hash=item369e2efe04:g:SmwAAOSwgFdinyFQ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8CrkGojRNYHWdVlfrt%2FbMIiBSP0XbzIm5MyeAT7aJ9jWrt4H9n4HO%2BiWMRgt4wAiuanHcO3D%2B2Yy4p4bvJGyjzgptn9pSVy5Zl3K2XDchxLndIHx%2BWzVPOI51nd%2F4t3MiMUdDTRbj6%2Fx40bZLAe%2B4Oi%2FT7aD34TdUm2d3yEjxcNHmulPEpXxWDNp%2FygyE9iaeUkaZ%2Fn5Dr48LO4t7iuyBfNF8dPE%2B5xaOM1Hbh2xIyMIVAoQ3%2FoUxUCXNBwRskJGT1dnQnn8qeBgc%2FsiCKUsQP9m3s6L1Vvq3qPT4gBmQUyupW%2BJYvZsdpHmKaDAZ7Bq4g%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM6qCZp65i The indicators I have located under the seat if you pause the video as it moves round you should see the difference between the 2 styles..
Then your a better rider than me, lol, I've only hit the pegs twice, and that was last weekend, I don't ride that hard on the road, On the GT no pegs scrapping, but that was over a year ago now, but I did get a little bit of heel drag with he GT pegs. Hope that helps?
Nice video and beautiful machines indeed. I have been looking around for the Rocket 3 but still not decided to buy it, mainly because I live in a really big city with lot of traffic. I have got the R Ninet and it handles very well on traffic. What do you think about the Rocket 3? Too heavy, too powerful to ride it well in traffic? Thanks
Thank you for the comment. They are awesome, to powerful in traffic. NOPE not at all, it’s very manageable and great low end smooth grunt. The weight. Does go once your moving, and it’s nice and light. HOWEVER, when doing 1-3 mph, cutting through gaps, changing lanes and U turns a tiger 900 is better. 🫣. But if it’s basic town and filtering foward she’s a beast and great fun. Was going a fair bit this afternoon 🙏
Two things..why didnt you just put the gt bars on the r? And whats the side mount numberplate bracket your using? The one on the gt looks a great size too. Cheers
Because when I looked into the GT bars it wasn’t just as straight forward as changing the bars over due to all the wiring harness etc etc. plus when I see the triple black I fell in love 🫣 The bracket is on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274702865922?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WEC798mUTYq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=pKRLMbJ1S9i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY The plate itself is tiny. But looks super cool.
Thanks for the question 🙋 It’s always tough to say for a personal preference, as we are all so different, if you prefer more aggressive stance the R if your more chilled fast cruising the the GT, hope that helps.
@@HastingsKombatAcademy thank you for your response. I think I just have to ride both to make a decision. But I am leaning more towards the R because of the mid mounted pegs and the little bit of forward lean. Thanks again.
Why not just fit the GT handlebars on the R? You're contemplating midpegs, as well. You already had them on the R. The GT is three kilos heavier dry. Useful video. Nick
Great questions. I wanted the GT as it was a tripple black model and it was a BARGIN price where I’ll make money on it when I sell 🙏 Swooping the R handle bars was a lot more of a motivation to do than the pegs. The GT was 2 years newer. And to be honest, I’m not a good enough rider to notice the 3 kgs. I’ll just train harder. ;). Ride safe buddy
Hi, not sure if anyone has asked before? & apologies if they have! I’ve just got the R & are looking at different screens, I do like your screen as it’s not clear, did you buy that like it? Or have you tinted or painted it ? Cheers
Great question, I brough it from a website. It’s Carbon so not the cheapest, you can’t see through it, but you don’t need to, but it deflects the wind nicely. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186650880654?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gEFREgIrTdO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=pKRLMbJ1S9i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Or www.powerbronze.co.uk/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?finder_id=1&category_id=2&brand=TRIUMPH&model=ROCKET+3+GT&year=2020 Happy shopping.
Great question 🙋 Honest answer go and test both! GT is a much more chilled possession with the forward pegs. With longer legs and arms “I think” the R would fit you better! But it really is self preference, good excuse for test rides if you can find both. I had to find out the hard/expense way 🙏
I have a Hayabusa 2005 now great bike problem is body hurts real bad when I ride it for that reason I don't recommend it even got the risers for it didn't know Brett still too much wrist and shoulder pain I would recommend the GT rocket
At 5'6 you got to be in pain LOL I have no idea what people always say the Hayabusas comfortable personally I think it's very uncomfortable because I know I have one for the last 20 years even with the risers still too uncomfortable don't look at the r for you the GT rocket with mid pegs.
Quick question..I have a suzuki gs1100gk..and bring it through my front door ...do you think the rocket would fit through front door..of house...thanks
Oh wow - what a great question 🙋♀️ 2 seconds I’ll go measure for you! Bike at widest point - 39” or 99cms Personally my front door is only 28” wide. So no chance for me! That said it’s got enough power to go through the wall 🤣🫣
Great question... As far as lean angle goes, I couldn't tell you if I was at 15/25/35/45 degrees.. So I don't know how far over I get, I'm not yet getting the pegs down! What I can say is having the pegs underneath me, it's hugely helped my confidence in the corners and I can defo ride faster and harder with the mid peg set up.
@@HastingsKombatAcademy I appreciate your feedback. Thank you. It is helpful. By the way, thank you very much for making the video comparing the two models of the Rocket 3. I am currently reviewing the pro's and con's of both bikes before making my purchase and your video was a great source of valuable information. 👍
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and thank you to your wife for the excellent camera work! It’s nice to listen to an owners view and not an influencer!
Thanks for showing them side by side with you on them!
Pleasure
Thanks for doing this. I am built just like you & your opinions on how it feels sitting on them are really helpful.
I have a 2020 Rocket GT IM 6 feet tall and im comfortable on it no pain on wrist shoulder the seating position is excelent no pain even after hours on it. Bought it used with only 1800 km on it, was riding a Kawasaki Concours or GTR 1400 before buying the Rocket why the change the GTR 1400 is the queen of the higways no problem there but due to alot of mechanical problems with it she lasted 4 years and every summers she was in the garage for repair for about 3 week each time and summer is short here in Quebec Canada so i decide to change and i dont regret it one bit, ride safe mate.
Thanks for the comparison mate . I found it difficult in Melbourne too to get a test ride on the rockets as there seems to be no demo bikes available. This is so weird. This is an amazing bike but no matter what you hear and see until you try it yourself there’s no way to know. I feel the BMW Motorrad guys have nailed it getting to the customers by letting us test ride their motorbikes. They had a two day test ride event of R18 and let you test all models if you like which helped me find the right model for myself.
I really like the Rocket but Wish brands like Triumph could have some test ride day events. Yes Rocket is an expensive bike but so are the R18s and Diavels 😊
100%. Finding and getting a test ride was a nightmare. Hence going through the hassle of getting the wrong one 🫣 appreciate the comment 🙏 ride safe ❤
Yes. We have the same issues right here in Brazil. There is no Rocket to get a test drive.
I'm 5'9 and sat on both. The GT felt amazing to me, but all my friends are dissing it and say the R is cooler. I'm so torn...
At the moment I ride a Speedmaster and feels super comfy. Before this I had the Bobber and it felt like the R. So I kinda know the difference in ride style but I find it so difficult to choose. I like their style but I ride everyday and I need comfort and bags etc
I will get one or the other in a few weeks, hope I won't regret my choice
I completely get that!
And that’s one of the reasons I maybe got pushed over the buy the R, and don’t get me wrong, amazing bike. But it didn’t take long for the “very slightly” lent forward position worn thin.
Then tried the GT and immediately didn’t care, what my mates thought! And the comfort out performed their thoughts 💭
THEN the added power destroying them every time!
Well upto the speed limit of course.
It’s always a personal choice, but I would think of you first 🙏
Either bike are AMAZING though.
Much Appreciated my friend, you answered all my questions in reference to the differences.
Absolute pleasure buddy. Ride safe
Much appreciate your comparison video, just what I was searching for.
Thank you
No worries at all, ride safe.
Thx , great demo very insightful, for a non biker soon hopefully I get one ! I’m 54 and 5’10 so I’m always thinking comfort 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
100%. The bike is amazing.
It’s SO comfy and goes like a rocket. 🚀 you won’t be disappointed
Thank God someone else is 5" 7" in the world!! I'm, so tired of reviewers that are 6' 2".
lol - I know right. That’s why I had to do this review, short man issues. 🫣
Well you are the one that is short so get yourself a little bike then.
@@MultiDreamer1979don’t be negative 😂
Love thess bikes. Currently riding a Suzuki C109R. Awesome bike. I can feel a Rocket 3 coming my way at some point and I found this video very helpful. Thanks.
Amazing, and I dont think your look back ;)
I have a R and just like you I am not that tall so I changed the handlebars to the GT ones and I replaced the seat for the GT seat, fitted a screen then finally dropped my mid mounted foot pegs to the lowest position now rides like a real touring bike.
Did the NC500 a few weeks ago and was able to ride 2200 miles in a week and no real problems just wish triumph would allow this configuration from the factory. It really is comfortable I also added the panniers and very happy with the bike now.
Maybe should have bought the GT?
@@ScragNath wanted it in red also the deal I got with the trade in on my old bike was to good to turn down
@@Dinks1972 Fair comment.
How was the NC500?? I'd love to do that soon
@@HastingsKombatAcademy absolutely amazing 7 days of perfect weather,amazing roads and a view around every corner, 2.200 miles in one week and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The bike was perfect all the 221 NMT came into its own pulling up hills with ease.
Merci ! C’est extrêmement important la position de conduite. Quelle engin !!
100%. 🙏
nice review brother, I am 6'2 and will be getting the R with a sissy bar for the missus and kids. ps I also love the essential removal of those hideous tail ends. Respect from Chailey
Thank you bro. Appreciate the comment. And 100% need the SS bar on the back to keep your passenger with you. Lol
On the tail tidy where are the indicators mounted
Hi, they are located on back, lower area to the side of the undercarriage, near to where the pillion pegs are, if that makes sense?
No worries at all. Enjoy the bike. Ride safe. 🙏
the r is not for hamsters because of the reach to the bar. The GT is even more comfortable with the mid controls. Raise the rear pre-load as from factory is at the bottom, I reduced the rebound on the front fork by 1/2 turn. The handling is now very good and more responsive and stable. They are powerful bikes but still very restricted.
Amazing thank you. Mid pegs and shift assist going on this week ;)
@@HastingsKombatAcademy The shift assist is brilliant transforms the ride!!
Great review, I have the 221 r
Where did you get the tail tidy please as looks great 👍
Hi. Thank you 🙏
Honestly not sure as brought it with it on. But there is one on eBay that looks the same.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274702865922?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WEC798mUTYq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=pKRLMbJ1S9i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
You can just put some bar raisers on the R to move your handlebar closer to you.
Bit late for that 😅.
Also want the lower ride and triple
Black model
Really nice comparison - both phenomenal bikes - I have a GT in Carnival Red n Black - love ❤️ it - I’m 5’8/9 and have this weird issue reaching to apply the back brake - no issues with the gears on the left, just the brake on the right - I don’t like how you have to angle inwards to apply the brake lever - I have forward controls and like my legs stretched out, but thinking of moving everything from forward middle to forward back (about an inch maybe) - I could go to mid position but I’d like to keep forward controls if possible. I wish the brake were positioned out wider or started braking higher, but I don’t think you can make that type of adjustment.
Hi and thank you for your comments.
Have you tried moved the forward pegs backwards, so they are closer to you. I done this. It’s a few inches and it did make a HUGE difference for reaching out on the brake. Sadly. It enough hence changing to mid pegs. Worth a go if not already.
And I know what you mean the pegs sit in a lot closer than the old model, I guess this is for more learn angle. 🙏
Sade riding.
@@HastingsKombatAcademy ah, makes sense on a sweeper or switchback, but straight aways are a stretch - otherwise I like them where they are and even could stretch my legs further - I considered moving them 1 inch forward but I think that would make the brake harder to reach - seems to make most sense to move pegs/etc. 1 inch back first but feel it might be a little cramped.
Good afternoon from Edinburgh found all your videos on the rocket very interesting and all the questions that you got as well I am at the stage of making my mind up on an R Or the GT , I will be buying the storm version of the rocket , have you changed your bike again to a storm yet LOL
lol. Sadly ran out of money. 💰
A year on I’m still on the GT, and still loving on her every single ride out! As much as a storm would be nice, I feel it would be spending an extra many ££££ for not much of an upgrade, and mapped mines pretty much there.
Maybe next year 🫣🤣
Thanks for the comment, ride safe buddy.
So I have the R. I had the choice of either, very happy with R. Between the two, if you have the chance, sit and ride both. You'll know.
No wrong choice here. Just personal fit and preference.
On the wind screen... I like the smaller one. I like wind hitting my chest instead of my helmet. And it pushes you back more, even less wrist pressure.
Yeah I know what you mean but hitting you in the chest.
Lucky for me / my shape / maybe the way I sit, the little screen does just it over my head enough, especially when we get a little spirited 😉🫣🙏
Ride safe buddy.
GT with the mid pegs is the ticket. Along with the quick shifter. Oh, and a wind screen. Trust me, I am pretty sure I have more miles on a 2020+ Rocket than anyone else.
Love that. How many miles ya done 👍
@@HastingsKombatAcademy A little over 73,000 miles on the GT
Wow 😮. Fair play 🙏
I have had a speed twin 1200 for two years now and no complaints great bike. But I keep looking at the Rocket Gt and the Indian super chief ltd. On spec the Rocket wins hands down. But, the only thing that I don't like on the Rocket is that rear scaffold for the number plate and lights, indicators. That is putting me off the Rocket I have seen some American motorcycle seat manufacturer that offers an alternative, but just makes it look worse. Looking at your bikes you have found the answer I'm looking for. How did you reposition the stock indicators and did you buy a bracket for the number or did you make it yourself? Great video appreciate the straight forward approach and why you bought the GT.
Thank you for your message, I went out for my first "proper" ride with my wife on a long spirited ride and it's just a fantastic bike....
If I'm honest both bikes had already had the conversion done but Ill believe this is the link for the one used...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234582113796?hash=item369e2efe04:g:SmwAAOSwgFdinyFQ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8CrkGojRNYHWdVlfrt%2FbMIiBSP0XbzIm5MyeAT7aJ9jWrt4H9n4HO%2BiWMRgt4wAiuanHcO3D%2B2Yy4p4bvJGyjzgptn9pSVy5Zl3K2XDchxLndIHx%2BWzVPOI51nd%2F4t3MiMUdDTRbj6%2Fx40bZLAe%2B4Oi%2FT7aD34TdUm2d3yEjxcNHmulPEpXxWDNp%2FygyE9iaeUkaZ%2Fn5Dr48LO4t7iuyBfNF8dPE%2B5xaOM1Hbh2xIyMIVAoQ3%2FoUxUCXNBwRskJGT1dnQnn8qeBgc%2FsiCKUsQP9m3s6L1Vvq3qPT4gBmQUyupW%2BJYvZsdpHmKaDAZ7Bq4g%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM6qCZp65i
The indicators I have located under the seat if you pause the video as it moves round you should see the difference between the 2 styles..
How's the clearance with the pegs on the GT when you lean it over as I used to scape the pegs on my R?
Then your a better rider than me, lol, I've only hit the pegs twice, and that was last weekend, I don't ride that hard on the road, On the GT no pegs scrapping, but that was over a year ago now, but I did get a little bit of heel drag with he GT pegs. Hope that helps?
Nice video and beautiful machines indeed. I have been looking around for the Rocket 3 but still not decided to buy it, mainly because I live in a really big city with lot of traffic.
I have got the R Ninet and it handles very well on traffic. What do you think about the Rocket 3? Too heavy, too powerful to ride it well in traffic?
Thanks
Thank you for the comment.
They are awesome, to powerful in traffic. NOPE not at all, it’s very manageable and great low end smooth grunt.
The weight. Does go once your moving, and it’s nice and light. HOWEVER, when doing 1-3 mph, cutting through gaps, changing lanes and U turns a tiger 900 is better. 🫣. But if it’s basic town and filtering foward she’s a beast and great fun. Was going a fair bit this afternoon 🙏
Two things..why didnt you just put the gt bars on the r?
And whats the side mount numberplate bracket your using? The one on the gt looks a great size too.
Cheers
Because when I looked into the GT bars it wasn’t just as straight forward as changing the bars over due to all the wiring harness etc etc. plus when I see the triple black I fell in love 🫣
The bracket is on eBay
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274702865922?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WEC798mUTYq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=pKRLMbJ1S9i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
The plate itself is tiny. But looks super cool.
@@HastingsKombatAcademy oh l see...and thanks for the link!👍
Which would you say is the better uphrade for a person coming from a sport touring bike, like a Honda VFR1200F?
Thanks for the question 🙋
It’s always tough to say for a personal preference, as we are all
so different, if you prefer more aggressive stance the R if your more chilled fast cruising the the GT, hope that helps.
@@HastingsKombatAcademy thank you for your response. I think I just have to ride both to make a decision. But I am leaning more towards the R because of the mid mounted pegs and the little bit of forward lean. Thanks again.
The GT is a lot better position much more comfortable especially if you have short arms.
How about a link for the tail tiddy?
Was already on the bike. But eBay rocket tail tidy there come straight up
Why not just fit the GT handlebars on the R? You're contemplating midpegs, as well. You already had them on the R. The GT is three kilos heavier dry.
Useful video. Nick
Great questions.
I wanted the GT as it was a tripple black model and it was a BARGIN price where I’ll make money on it when I sell 🙏
Swooping the R handle bars was a lot more of a motivation to do than the pegs.
The GT was 2 years newer.
And to be honest, I’m not a good enough rider to notice the 3 kgs. I’ll just train harder. ;).
Ride safe buddy
I think a GT with mid pegs is best. I bought a R 3R Black and changed the seat and handlebars to GT which in hindsight is the most expensive way
Hi, not sure if anyone has asked before? & apologies if they have! I’ve just got the R & are looking at different screens, I do like your screen as it’s not clear, did you buy that like it? Or have you tinted or painted it ? Cheers
Great question, I brough it from a website. It’s Carbon so not the cheapest, you can’t see through it, but you don’t need to, but it deflects the wind nicely.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186650880654?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gEFREgIrTdO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=pKRLMbJ1S9i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Or
www.powerbronze.co.uk/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?finder_id=1&category_id=2&brand=TRIUMPH&model=ROCKET+3+GT&year=2020
Happy shopping.
@@HastingsKombatAcademy Thanks pal for replying to my Question!! I’ll have a look at this ! Much appreciated 👍
I am a taller than average person, 6 foot 2 inches. Do you recommend the GT or R?
Great question 🙋
Honest answer go and test both!
GT is a much more chilled possession with the forward pegs.
With longer legs and arms “I think” the R would fit you better! But it really is self preference, good excuse for test rides if you can find both. I had to find out the hard/expense way 🙏
@@HastingsKombatAcademy ty so much for the reply and your opinion
Hi, I ride at Busa and I’m 5ft 6” is it suitable for short riders, I’m thinking about test riding one of these models.
I would say 100%.
I’m only 5’7”. But have 28” legs so super short and I’m not flat footed but very comfortable. Much before it over my friends Busa ;)
I have a Hayabusa 2005 now great bike problem is body hurts real bad when I ride it for that reason I don't recommend it even got the risers for it didn't know Brett still too much wrist and shoulder pain I would recommend the GT rocket
At 5'6 you got to be in pain LOL I have no idea what people always say the Hayabusas comfortable personally I think it's very uncomfortable because I know I have one for the last 20 years even with the risers still too uncomfortable don't look at the r for you the GT rocket with mid pegs.
Quick question..I have a suzuki gs1100gk..and bring it through my front door ...do you think the rocket would fit through front door..of house...thanks
Oh wow - what a great question 🙋♀️
2 seconds I’ll go measure for you!
Bike at widest point - 39” or 99cms
Personally my front door is only 28” wide. So no chance for me! That said it’s got enough power to go through the wall 🤣🫣
@@HastingsKombatAcademy thanks ..great help...
Cheers buddy 👍
What kind of screen is on the GT? Thanks
It's a full carbon screen, Identical to the standard in size, just made in carbon.
Did you notice a difference with the amount of lean angle from one bike to the other when cornering given the difference in the foot peg position?
Great question...
As far as lean angle goes, I couldn't tell you if I was at 15/25/35/45 degrees..
So I don't know how far over I get, I'm not yet getting the pegs down!
What I can say is having the pegs underneath me, it's hugely helped my confidence in the corners and I can defo ride faster and harder with the mid peg set up.
@@HastingsKombatAcademy I appreciate your feedback. Thank you. It is helpful. By the way, thank you very much for making the video comparing the two models of the Rocket 3. I am currently reviewing the pro's and con's of both bikes before making my purchase and your video was a great source of valuable information. 👍
No problem at Al. Glad you found it useful 🙏
Are you the guy who was selling one on eBay recently
I am indeed
Where’s the Roadster video?
Hiding
does your handle shakes at high speeds ?
Hi. Great question 🙋 what do you define as high 🫣🤣. Personally I bottle it after 120, but it’s solid to there.
@HastingsKickboxingAcademy due to the size of the front wheel would expect it to have a little turbulence
@@HastingsKombatAcademy cruising speed 130 som
Not that I’ve noticed! ❤
what year are those bikes
The R was a 2019
GT is a 2022
I like the GT better ❤
Me 2 ;)
☯️👌🏾🤛🏾😎
Bought
will stick with my diavel V4...
Stunning bike
@@HastingsKombatAcademy They both are...
Diavel feels cheap compared
@@flesz_ Have you ridden one?
@@lake76 no, but i watched a few reviews comparing them both and all of them stated it
Bro you’re short
Thank you. 🙏 it’s my super power!
Why does everyone do this!?!?
It depends on the rider preference.
One is Not better than the other!
STOP THIS PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
Completely agree with you!
Each to their own, I just prefer what I have! Ride safe sir!
The GT is for homosexual couples
And what’s your point? I hear homosexuals ride just as well as the rest of the world! 😉
Means this with all my heart!
Ride safe.
@HastingsKombatAcademy The point was made. Calm down. No need to be sassy. I was giving you and your partner a compliment.
Haha I am calm, and appreciate the compliment. I’ll take it