Why The Rocket 3 R Is The BEST Cruiser Motorcycle I've Ridden | Triumph Rocket 3 R Review
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- 💭 I had a Triumph Rocket 3 R in my garage for an entire month. It was a blast to own Triumph Motorcycle's best engineering to date even if only for a short period of time. Here are my collective thoughts on what it's like to own a Rocket 3 R.
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We’re 3,000 miles in on ours and the Rocket III GT has blown away all of our expectations about what a “cruiser” format bike can and should be.
Heck yeah! Glad you’re enjoying it!
@@BrandonBicasso thanks man; interesting to hear your impression of the mids, we’ve been thinking about trying them out!
I thought about trying them for the V-Rod 😅
Got myself the GT with the R pegs and some custom parts.
It's different. It's special. It's potent and for sure it's completely stupid.
I freakin' love it.
That sounds like pure happiness.
@@BrandonBicasso Exactly :)
Cool. Enjoy!
the most underrated motorcyclist
Agreed!
I just bought a rocket 3, and I had never seen another one this color.... I called triumph gave them my vin number and they told me you have 1 of 1 in the world produced in that color for a TV show called the righteous gemstone.... I have a picture of John Goodman with my bike!!! I just bought it Wednesday with 1300 Miles on it!!!! I didn't know how I got so lucky! I couldn't even find this color on Google and that's why I called triumph for more info.
For not having a story line, that was one hell of a story! Excellent review!
I really didn’t. That’s why it took me over 5 months 😂
Love my GT I have 37,000 miles plus on it now. Still smiling. I changed from the forward controls to the mid controls and I am much happier with that position. I cant control the bike any better but it is much much more comfortable riding position for me. With the forward controls you have to use your leg muscles on the pegs but with the mid controls gravity keeps your feet on the pegs. Just my two cents worth.
34,000 miles already!? Hot damn. I barely have 42,000 miles on my 2007 😩
@@BrandonBicasso Over 37,000 miles. The Rocket is amazing.
I fat thumbed the 4 instead of 7 😂 That’s wild though!
How tall are you Jim?
@@beri232 5’9”
I have a Rocket 3 GT triple black (limited edition). It is a gorgeous bike and everything you say it is and then some. I agree with you about the forward vs mid controls. I’ve ridden an R with mids and prefer the forward controls. I am not saying that’s better or trying to be right. That’s just what suits me. A couple of other things I prefer about the GT is the bars and the seat. The bars are more swept back on the GT and put you in a more comfortable position for longer cruiser like rides. The GT seat is also different. It is lower to the ground which I like. You feel like you are sitting in the Rocket rather than on it. It also is more comfortable for general riding and holds you firmly in place under hard acceleration. The GT comes with heated grips standard and a few other things. The heated grips are optional on the R. The R is a great bike and will be just the thing for many riders. I went to the Triumph dealer looking for an R and ended up getting a GT because of the forward controls, bars and seat. The least talked about but makes the biggest difference is the GT bars. They are perfect for me. The cool thing is the bars, foot controls and seats are all interchangeable between the R and GT models. I know a character with an R that switched to the GT seat. I also know of several GT riders that put mid controls on their GT. At least one switched them back. Interesting video. Not the normal format for you but I enjoyed it.
Excellent video! I totally agree with you that the Rocket is a very safe bike with all the electronic equipment and safety features it has. One can really grow with it as skills improve and not get bored with the bike. It's a keeper.
The good thing about your videos is that you bring it like we're just sitting around talking bikes. Keep that up, and your numbers will keep going up. Be safe down there in Atlanta. I know the traffic can be wild.
Yep. That’s the style! Thanks for the words, James!
This is a great Video BB. Those Rockets are a Beast!
Facts.
Love this! Always genuine in your videos. I am looking forward to your next muscle bike review. Keep it up!
Thanks Johnny! On to the next one!
“170lbs of sexy” truer words have never been spoken, video was great btw
Speakin' facts 😂👌
:D Dude, every video i make is an exercise in unrealized plans and internal acknowledgement I couldve done more. ahem, that effect at 00:43 is killer.
I originally wanted to put the Rocket on the moon and add some creative commons NASA audio. #TrueStory.
I was wondering when the review was coming out haha. I have a R3 GT myself and it's damn near a do anything motorcycle, except ADV stuff lol. But everything from cruising long distance, commuting to and from work, city traffic, and being a hooligan with my sport bike friends (keeping up too in a straight line and corner carving), I've enjoyed every single mile I've put on in a years time and there's 12,000 of them so far.
Awesome video and it's great to hear your impressions since you have experience in the muscle cruiser category. You'll have to try a GT sometime since it has the forward controls
You’re putting some miles on that beast! Whew!
Yeah man, my old motorcycle I had for 3 years and only put 7900 miles, this one is just so addicting, like just can't say no to go for a ride lol
Lol, def understand that 🥴
37,000 miles and counting on my GT and I still get the stupid grin when I hit the throttle. BTW, I changed out the forward pegs for the mid pegs and love the switch. I cant maneuver any better or anything but its a much more comfortable ride for me. I am doing an Iron Butt 1000 miles in a day challenge in two weeks and I know it will be much easier for me with the mid pegs.
Great stuff man. This was a really enjoyable review to watch. Definitely get a quick shifter. Once you have one you don’t want to go back.
Thanks, James!
Great review Brandon. Currently on a Springfield Dark Horse. Great ride, but I see the Rocket and think that’d be even better. Your overview, personality and humor made the story. Thank you.
Been waiting for this review. Thanks for this upload.
Took me long enough.
BB, another awesome review! Well worth the wait. Yeah, we're needing you to get your hands on that Diavel and V-Max as well. Both are worthy of your review as they fit the class and also have the ___ you spoke of :-)...Keep 'em coming!
Right! When the opportunity comes, you all will know!
@@BrandonBicasso agreed with Mike. A Vmax and Diavel will be more comparable than the V-Rod and M109R. I know which will come out on top in regards to performance.... Cant wait to see this review. Reach out to a Vmax Group I'm sure they will let you ride one for a bit (bike swap) for a day.
This had to have been one of the best reviews of the Rocket 3 i have seen. Very down to earth and real.
Thanks, Robert!
Dream bike! Great review, Brandon👍
Thanks, Ron!
The more reviews i see on this bike the more i think this is going to be my next bike. Ebony needs a sibling
I've sold my 2021 R1 for a Rocket 3 R. Couldnt forget about it once I test rode one. Dealership was nice enough to loan it to me for like four days when I had my Speed Triple 955i (2001) in service. I'm definitly not a cruiser guy with my crotch rockets, and I also got to ride the GT version. Gave me lower back pain in like an hour, as with the R, I can ride that all day long. However, whatever flavour you pick, I'm pretty sure you wont be disappointed with it!
Just like my old Speedy, I will NEVER sell this motorcycle!
I have a tfc and it's a great bike. But after ditching the cat it becomes a serious beast
Do you actually understand what a cat is for?Air quality is better,the air we breath!!!
@@iancraig6070 air quality is not what you need to worry about, worry about ☪ancer
I guessed you fixed the story part. This review is really nice. I got interested in your life and I came for the rocket. Weird huh? And I think your editing is really good. Subscribed.
Totally weird! Thanks for the words, Mariana!
This is my dream bike. I truly believe that it's a "have your cake and eat it too bike" because of the power and comfort. I still want to "work" my way up to it. But I'm starting on a honda VFR1200F lol ironically. Wonderful review. I can't wait to get my own rocket 3.
Hey, wheels are wheels. Wise to work your way up though!
Spoilt for bike choice eh? I have been waiting a long time for you to experience what I enjoy every day! So happy to listen to you bro. Keep up the ace videos!
Will do! 🔥🔥🔥
My ex demo came with the Bluetooth module and the NAV and media controls are great and controllable off the handlebar, love my 3R 😎 definitely a heavy muscle sport naked cruiser thing…. The shift assist is awesome, full throttle up shift and downshift in Sport 😎 and they reckon they shaved 80kgs (176lbs) because the EuroV added 40kgs 😎 the torque is addictive but then after that every other bike feels gutless in the mid range.. including the Diavel 1260S which is a fast bike when you rev it out 👿 I would say the size of the bike would not suit a new rider, far better they learn balance on a smaller bike.. they will than appreciate Rocket even more. Glad you enjoyed dude 😎
Yeah, I’m only going off his reference point with that one. That opinion could change if I experience one with everything built in.
Thanks Brandon great video review.
The Rocket is one of my dream bikes and was right behind the Indian Challenger...but I've yet to ride either one sooo... But that Rocket it's a beauty !!
Mm, that's a good set of options there!
Love my Rocket 3gt triple black. It puts a smile on my face every time I'm on it. I've been riding for over 30 years and my rocket is the best bike I have ever owned and the best purchase decision made.
Love your review style , freaking great
Triumph need to make a fixed fairing bagger based on the R3. I've owned the older model since 2005. Lots of fun
That would be hella cool. Seems that they’re competing with Ducati with that non bagger lineup but allowing riders to add bags to their bikes for touring set ups.
Whoa, dude i used to watch your videos on your Indian Scout Bobber 3-4 years back, i think, i didn't know you bought the Triumph Rocket 3. Nice. I just placed an order for my Rocket about a week back. Its gonna take around 25 days for delivery. 👍👍👍👍
Haha, I didn't buy this one, but I've had more Indians since then.
Been waiting for this Bicasso! Great review, as always...👍🏿
The other day, I was sitting up on the front porch with a coffee relaxing after work... I saw a new Rocket3 go by, I about jumped up an ran to the road to talk with the rider... but he was gone in a flash ☹
Gotta be quicker than that!
@@BrandonBicasso Not at my age..... 🤣😂
this is legit the best review I've seen of the rocket 3R. I just got the GT and will be picking it up in a 2 or 3 days. One questions for your and/or your friend @BrandonBicasso (the owner of the bike), where did he get that windscreen? I really like it and I don't think it takes anything away from the looks. thanks
Windscreen is GP Kompozit
Is it okay if we call your rocket man for a while!!😁 its a great video and it looks like a fun ride
Really cool video! I also got the Rocket 3… And that thing is really a beast! Regards, man!
I'd like to see you get a VMax as well. Then you could do a comparison of the most popular muscle cruisers.
Tryna get the infinity stones of Muscle bikes 😂👌🏾
I love your videos, I am a new vrod owner of a very well cared for 2002 vrod. I hope someday to own a Triumph Rocket 3. Stay safe my motorcycle brother and keep the great videos coming.
I don't know when, but I WILL own one of these. The xdiavel is a possibility too, but rocket 3 is definitely my top choice atm.
I feel the same way.
My dad rides a Diavel and I got myself the R3. The Diavel for sure is lighter and goes through the corners a bit more easy but the R3 just feels like a different league. The max horsepower from a lot of those bikes like the Diavel kicks in at very high rpm. The R3 already has 200Nm at roughly 2000rpm. That's fucking insane. You can cruise in the 4th gear at moderate speed but when you throtte it, it's like Hulk punches you in the back. Crazy.
Very different bikes for totally different riding styles. To me the rocket is a cruiser with a dash of sport. To me the Ducati is a excitable machine. Excitable and Cruz are not compatible for 1 bike
It’s my dream bike ! Just a tad expensive so I have to be happy with my dyna fatbob with dual headlights and my bking for speed - but fingers crossed for future ownership lol another great vid
Woo wee. A Bking is legendary like the Vmax. I forgot about that as a potential muscle bike. 🧐
Thank you! Great review! I own a 2022 Rocket 3 R and I cannot agree more 😊
Yeeees 🤌🏾
My God Brandon that Rocket must have been a hell of a ride, scary and fun at the same time! Well Done 👍😎
Same thing happens to me .My best vlogs are ones that I don't really plan out its almost like it puts itself together
Great video with a sincere point of view and honest review. I am considering buying the new Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT. The HP has been tuned up to 180hp and the blacked out engine and exhaust with the two tone red and black gas tank.......well, it'll turn heads. Enjoyed the video.
A VMAX review would be awesome! It’s too bad Yamaha discontinued them. Hopefully we’ll see a Gen 3 sometime in the near future.
There won't be a Gen3. What for?
200hp from a 1700cc that weights 300kg (600lbs), 0-100 kph in 2.7s, no driving aids.
Which of these figures do you want to top?
Yamaha tested and calculated so many options and came to the conclusion that 1700 not 1800 or 2000 cc is the optimum.
The Gen2 is the only bike in the 200hp class that comes without traction or wheelie control, without ride mode or other rookie stuff.
All other bikes of that class need driving aids simply because the full power can't be handled with legal tires on public road.
Even the mighty Rocket has its 220 Nm torque on paper only, it can't use that figure during acceleration, the wheel would spin. Even with the 170Nm of the VMax the wheel spins whenever you want.
So, I repeat my question: which of the Gen2 figures could be significantly better?
You see, there won't be a Gen3. Blessed those who got a Gen2.
Planning to buy the Rocket after over a decade of riding and first time on your channel. Loved your review especially the humour in it. Keep up the good work! Definitely subscribing :)
Thanks, Sheroy!
Great video and input. I just subbed your channel. I am looking forward to more content from you in the future.
I want his whole setup. I love the look of that bike and with the shield and the Garmin it looks so cozy.
It really is a nice clean set up 🤙🏾
First time on the channel, very informative so thank you for the review. Judging by your love of muscle bikes, your next target ought to be the VMAX 1700. I have ridden the previous Rocket 3 and compared it to my VMAX. The VMAX is considerably more vicious than the Rcket 3 despite the larger displacement of the Triumph. It would be interesting to see a comparison with this Rocket 3.
When I get back my hands on one, it will be a momentous occasion. 🧐
@@BrandonBicasso I would give you mine, but with the updates I have it maybe too much.... trying to compare stock to stock.
@@Arabian1967Knight Appreciative of the thought 🤙🏾
Forward controls are for comfortable cruising and mid controls are for tearing it up. I love both. I like the floor boards on my Triumph America and I love blasting my Suzuki Bandit 1200S. One is twice as comfortable and one is twice as spicy.
Great way of putting it!
Nice Brandon, We talked a few months ago I have Black M109 2013 just 4.000 miles after couple months, tomorrow I will install my side burners exhaust, however The R3 is my dream bike yet !!! After your words I am sure that I can enjoy more than my M109! So probably in a few months I will push the Rocket Button to Launch too !!!
Enjoy that 109 while you got it! I know mine isn’t going anywhere. 🥴
The Triumph GT is by far the most beautiful bike out there as of today. They did superb job designing it. The GT's color combo is prefect. I own 2020 Goldwing Tour. I took a ride on the GT and I have to say and do not know why, I was not that comfortable after like 30 mins riding. I am 6'4", long legs and something was missing with my sitting position. It is a killer bike and the details and beauty is unmatched. I hope they will bring hard cases and maybe top case too? All should be removable. Also, more cruising accessories. I am keeping an eye for possible future improvements/changes. Nice review, brother.
Yeah, you’d probably need mids or a rear set maybe considering you ride a Goldwing. There are accessories out there for it though!
Another great vid. That Rocket is an anomaly (yeah, I had to spell check that). Never rode one because I wasn’t happy with the looks. the new Gen…yeah, I’d rock that. I’m with ya on the XDiavel. That said, those and the VMax are kings of the hill. So….MEATINESS huh! LOL>…made me miss by 280 on the 109 again. Keep the vids coming. Question - ever consider taking a 2022 FTR Carbon R to a track day experience? Let me just leave that seed there with some miracle grow and some drops of spring water…..
I'd try anything on a track just because, lol.
Sold my street glide. Kept the rocket. And yes I have kicked the back end out, plus a bit of slip ridding in sleet. I always use sport mode.
Interesting choice!
Great review, thanks for sharing.
Just an update: I now have over 74,000 miles on the 2020GT. Still grinning. when I peg the throttle, of course always in sports mode.
That's pretty amazing! Glad you're still enjoying it!
Great review!
Done done 6,000 miles on the clock on my Rocket TFC, up rated power and torque over the R and GT. Fabulous bike!
Not a fan of the Ducati - Rocket all day long!
I have a GT triple black. I would love to get a TFC.
I’m glad you all actually ride them!
@@bradleybaker8894 They’ve got one for sale at the Triumph dealer in Brea, CA. I was there today getting my T120 serviced. Think they want 35k for it.
@@BrandonBicasso I ride the heck out of mine!
I’m sitting here waiting for sticker shock. Love the instruments. I’ve owned two m109s looking at a third one but now you show this. Oh boy can’t wait to see the price.
😂😂😂 Sticker shock is a mf.
Lol l also didn't know you had to enable the quickshifter in the settings...did over a 100 miles thinking there was something wrong with it once it was installed!! Found it in the settings
Now its smooth as silk!!
I remember when you got it!!!! Waiting on the review!!!! Great that you finally got it done
Same!! Several more to finally get done but they’re coming out faster now.
I couldn't help it! I bought one ( mid controls). It's an adrenaline rush . But now I'm thinking... make a full dress tour version, and I'll buy two! I love the full on grunt of the beast. Some bike have bottom end grunt and some have top end or midrange grunt. This rocket has full on grunt. Not grunt for miles or hours or days, but months on end! Build a rocket 3 r to rival a roadmaster; think about it.
I’d love to have one fr. Still thinking about it.
Love your stuff Brandon.
Just like you said Brandon 163 FT OF TORQUE nothing more to say, that resume in a phrase my 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT. Ride safe bro.
I'm not into cruisers, but that is a great looking bike!
It’ll convert people if they aren’t careful. 🤙🏾
Just bought triumph solents demonstrator in black gt. had brand new gt triple black on a 71 plate traded it in for a can am spider f3 S but missed the rocket ,I had 5 of the older ones plus a grinnall rocket 3trike. But these newer ones are something special
I Subscribed Brandon, don't let me down. 🙂 Great review by the way.....You've reviewed two of the bikes we'll be purchasing in January. The Rocket 3 GT and the Indian Cheif Bobber Dark Horse.
😂, I’ll try not to
The thinking man’s motorcycle reviewer. Great job on an interesting bike. Stay safe
Thanks for that!
Good review and thanks for letting me know I missed this one.
I love this guys character 🤣 I'm finding myself back here a bit
😅
You are living the dream
Dude you're hilarious, you make the review so much fun mate.
Preciate that!
I liked and subscribed. Triumph street twin and FTR rider here.
Nice!
Good video. Appreciated the side-by-side comparison with the VROD Muscle. "Ridin' the Rocket is like..."
Sounds like a sweet motorcycle to ride 😎😎
It sure is.
That's a sexy bike. Not my usual style of bike but that is a really good looking bike. It looks like the beast that it is. You'd better strap in and hang on when you twist the throttle.
Quick question. When riding this motorcycle in the rain, will the back tire spin up all the water and mud on the back of your jacket and helmet due to the lack of rear guard to protect you from all the backsplash ?
Nah. The little mud guard on the rear tire catches that.
@@BrandonBicasso I had asked that question because several people 'claimed' that the they experienced 'mud splashes' because the rear guard isn't long enough to catch the water that splash upwardly. Another quick question I have, based on some research, is, have you ever experienced any "electrical issues" with your Triumph because Triumph is known to have electrical issues(from dead batteries, etc..ect..) on their bikes and even on the Rocket 3R/GT ?
Didn’t have the bike long enough to answer that question.
Any chance you can tag the guy you borrowed the bike from? Im really digging those turn signals and would love to know where he got them.
Sold it awhile ago unfortunately
Im a big guy 6'5" 330. Stoked they make an EXTENDED forward control for the rocket. Ill have one someday
330 pounds of sexy! 🔥🔥🔥
@@BrandonBicasso who am I to argue that..
What I like about bikes like this, is that when I glance down, all I see is engine. It was like that with the other bikes I've owned, and this one looks like it would be even better. Am I right?
I think the GT with mid controls and highway pegs would be a sweet setup. Great content brotha! Much love from Michigan
I agree! I rode one with the set up and it was better.
@@BrandonBicasso any idea where they got the highway pegs from? I could use those!
From Triumph accessories
Loved your review. Just subscribed..
Awesome review, very sightful and funny 😅🎉
Hay there, great video & bike👍🏾
Love yr backpack too. Do you remember it’s make & where you got it & is it still available?
Velomacchi 40L Speedway Backpack alnk.to/aeSLstp Sold out right now. Great backpack tho.
Great review
Excellent review. Do you know what after market windscreen your buddy fitted to his rocket. Thinking of fitting one to mine but haven’t found one that looks as good as the one fitted to this bike.
I forgot but it's in the comments below somewhere lol. Three other people asked.
I’d love to see a Frankenstein triumph bagger setup.
Someone get this man an xdiavel…good review my dude. Rocket is mos def on my want to ride list. I love the “Muscle cruisers” too
One day! Won’t be able to contain the excitement when I do 🥴
Currently on a Raider, which I love. Have been keeping an eye on the Rocket 3 GT as maybe something to get down the road. IMO, not many options for an upgrade to a Raider. At least not many that I like the look of.
Nice job with this. I share your same taste in bikes man! Good post!
Thanks, Charlie!
Great video!
Thank you, Layne!
Missing the XDiavel.
Then comparing them all.
I have the XDiavel with a quickshifter and that is definitely butter. But Brutal Butter.
Tell Ducati to give me one with a quick shifter. The one I rode years ago didn’t.
I ride a rocker 3r, best bike ever... lol FYI I also ride a 2020 street glide with forward controls HOWEVER the floorboards are almost in the mid position. when riding I'm sitting flat footed like sitting in a chair. my feet directly under my knees. unless you have floorboards your feet will be on 'forward' on pegs. not really a fan of that. I also use a 'toe/heel' shifter. on the rocket 3r my feet are a bit behind my knees. and at 200 #s less than the street glide the rocket feels nimble and balanced. dirt roads on the rocker are good to go... went about a 1 mile down a dirt road yesterday. other than washboard crap it was no issue. I trust the rocket to do the right thing. the rocket is 0-60 in 2.73 second bike. and the thing is that the '2.73 second acceleration' is available at ANY SPEED under 90 mph, at any time.. the rocket is an intense bike if ya want it to be. no joke. I add a the Corbin fairing....
That’s an interesting line up of bikes 🤙🏾 Rocket 3 sounds like fun in the dirt too.
@@BrandonBicasso to darn heavy, the street glide... no dirt, ever.
Nice review 👌
Great vid man. Have subscribed for your next review.
Preciate that, Terry!
Nice review man.. from the uk.
I never knew u had a Rocket!! I thought u were rocking the Indian Bobber
Fantastic as always!
Thanks, Davis!
Well if you come to Colorado you can borrow mine.
Good show
My Grand America, ZH2 and KTM 1290 SAS have factory quick shift. I would not retro add it any of my other bikes. I just need to remember that they don't have QS on them. Of course, I just take the 'older' ones out to stretch their legs. I'm not sure if I'd buy a new bike without it, even when it's an $ option.
Good review, when I'm in a Euro Bike shop, I'm always sniffing around the Rockets.
Just yesterday, I saw a Rocket Trike at an RV park when I did a ride thru. In my area, these are usually 'older' people.
A Rocket trike. Now that’s interesting! The quick shifter would only cut the fuel off for retro fitting to older motorcycles. I’m more inclined to do it on the V-Rod than the 109. I don’t know if I trust the 109s gear box. I do clutchless upshift here and there though.
@@BrandonBicasso I'm glad the M/C manufactures finally started adding QS instead of adding power commanders, air shifters, etc.
I was hoping the trike people would come out, but my BMW is pretty quiet at crawling speeds.