Modern bike reviews: Where can I put my iphone and MP3 player? Old time bike reviews: More grunt than a commercial piggery. Don't necessarily like the wide tyres, but have booked a three hour test ride. Most riders do not understand the difference between brake horsepower (ps) and torque. If this beast can put the power to the ground, I will buy one as a seventieth birthday present to myself. You only live once.
I had the pleasure of taking out one of the first gen R3s for an afternoon while my Speed Triple was in for service, and even that one at the time (back in 2006) was amazing. The torque is incredible. It just feels like you could leave it in third and never even need to shift. Roll on power was addictive to say the least. It also didn't feel nearly as heavy as the specs suggest. The weight is carried very low, and is pretty easy to manage at parking lot speeds. Certainly easier to ride than a big twin Harley as far as weight and balance goes (not that the Harley is bad by any means). My favorite part though is that when you blip the throttle, the bike rocks side to side under you due to the massive crank and the longitudinal mounted engine. Just feels like raw power. My next bike will UNDOUBTEDLY be the new R3 roadster.
As a large guy (6'5" 300) let me just say i have been waiting for this bike for over 2 years! Count me in for a Gt. Rip the bags off leave the seat, bars and lower the front pegs as much as possible. The ultimate new age big boy muscle lol
Many saw the innovations of 2019 but this very best that was presented, which immediately attracts a look, by such you won t pass just for nothing. Great car well done
Well, havent ridden a bike for years, last one I had was a Yamaha XS1100, so yeah aint no spring chicken any more... but looking at that beast one is tempted to get into the saddle again. Well the 1100 was a powerful beast and bit of a handful, what a 2500cc would be like... wow the mind boggles! But good to see the British are making damn good bikes again.
Great video and great pictures... Actually, I was there at the time of shooting at the Pag island Croatia, a beautiful place to make commercials. Ducati, BMW, Bentley, Porsche, everyone comes to Pag!
So cool! The red R looks the best, but I'd go for a GT. A bike like that needs to be comfy! The TFC is a bit much for my taste. But then again, all these rockets are a bit much.
I”m very tempted the Red color way is the business, personally I think the R model looks better than the TFC > need to get a ride on one so I’m to my dealer in Bangkok...!!! “Great video”
A mid engine Corvette and now a 2.3 litre bike. Wait til I get my contract with Kuboda ironed out and start producing 3 cylinder turbodiesel motorcycles.
Sous la pluie sur une route de col ça doit flippant ! ! Mais sortir de chaque virage en lâchant des virgules par terre ;) et je la trouve franchement belle malgré tt ce poids
Awesome!The R is way to go--bike looks much sportier than old model, with loud pipes this vehicke could become legendary... thanks for a great unbaised and appreciative viewing experience-- need a good bank manager in times like these...
The old model handled ok for its size and weight, certainly better than the other bikes in the same weight range, maybe with the Goldwing as an exception.
The tank just gets smaller! 19 litres in other reviews. Now 18. I guess it will be enough to get you from one fill up to the next. Will be interesting to see what the real world range is in time. It does look awesome though so perhaps a thimble of fuel will suffice...
I've never yet had a car with an engine bigger than 2 litres ... okay I once had a Mazda RX7 that got rated as 2.3 litres for insurance and taxation purposes, but it was really about 1300cc, and didn't have much torque coz it was a rotary.
So when I get my multi million pound lottery win, can afford a big house with a double garage, and can fill it up with say 8 bikes and an Ariel Atom car, a Triumph Rocket would be bike number eight , after (1). Speed Twin (2) Speed Triple (3) Ducati Panigale (4) Norton Commando 961 (5) Triumph Tiger 1200 (6) 1954 -> 1956 classic Triumph Tiger 110 (7) classic 1970s Norton Commando 750 If it did make it as bike number 8, I guess I'd have it super charged, hopefully get more power than a Kawasaki H2R, and try drag racing :) But in the meantime, back in the real world , I would like a ride of one , but Triumph aren't going to be selling me one anytime soon. Guess I need to buy the lottery ticket ...
I have a hd breakout. Had a fat bob before that. The rocket looks awesome. No heavier but more power and more lean angle, which let’s face it, is crap on hd. I’d buy one. The thing with hd is they’re fun to burble along bc the torque is so low down, ie 1500rpm. These euro cruisers often have the ‘look’ but their engines are revvier which is not necessarily a good thing because they often end up like confused low slung sportsbikes.
What they all forget to say about service intervals is , it's ten thousand miles or one year which ever comes sooner .With most will be one year ,and servicing not cheap on Triumph's I was quoted £429 for ten thousand mile service.
Yep I agree - be a great, planted bike for the open road. Not sure that the screen size and soft luggage will cut it for serious touring, but it won't be long until more options are available
The power and heft bode well for touring but how is it on fuel? Sounds like 25-35 real world to me. Closer to 25 with me riding it and that's a pretty thirsty tourer.
Thx for clarifying that, I didn't know. Some how! I've always seen the Triumph as the Bad Boy & BSA the Boy next door, hence the title Trident sounds a bit more "Loud Mouth" with Rocket3 a little "Subtle" I guess one could deem it masculine & feminine, if we can still say that in this day and age. Anyway just my opinion. Cheers.
This is still too heavy, although it's low-slung. I rode the old Roadster and it felt a lot lighter than it was. This may feel quite nimble. 18-litre fuel tank is to keep the weight down. I wonder whether it will be reliable. If I was ten years younger, I'd buy one. Charge your phone at home.
Seems like they've made some moves to make the clutch and gearbox more reliable. Could be worth waiting a year or two to find out though. That said, although it looks pretty different it actually has a lot in common with the old bike so hopefully there won't be any major problems.
@@motobob I wanted to buy the Roadster in 2009, but I couldn't convince myself of its reliability. Lots of the early ones had electrical glitches, but probably most didn't. That's the problem of forums. To answer your earlier question, if I were to buy a new Rocket, it would be the R, although the GT is the better value.
I'm a wee old fat bloke and when I rode a friend's old R3 tourer I had a blast! It's about confidence, if you can ride a bike, you can ride the Rocket 3!
They don't seem to have given much thought to this being a long distance, two-up cruiser. I guess that is why it is called a tourer. Will keep my Thunderbird until something else comes out that is a serious cruiser.
@@krabha9681 oh so sorry if you did think that I was "angry" against you !! it was just a joke wording !! that is why I put lol lol after my words !!! I mean the Rocket is a real big Beast so it does not want to be compared to a 125 bike that cann't be named "Rocket" like the big one hahaha .... But I really wish you to have one day the money to buy you the only real Beast monster, the 2500 one ! ;-) ;-) !
@@georgeR3Roadster man, you're the nicest person I have ever met in the comment section... And, yes,.. ofcourse I knew that you were not being angry or anything... Peace brother 😃😃✌️
@@motobob no problem. I'm seriously considering one of these, but as you mentioned I want to be confident about that clutch and gearbox, so it won't be until they've been around a year at least so we can get some feedback. Also that tank range...
@@TheAegisClaw Not to mention you can't get one. Not until the lucky buyers get them and a few put them up for sale with a huge markup added. Just to see if there are any takers at say $35,000?
I for once wouldn't want an USB charger on the handlebars as I think it detracts the cleanliness of it. I'd rather have a custom one fitted that I could just get it off whenever I want.
@@andrewkitchenuk ahhh :) I'm getting near the official Triumph 58 MPG on a Speed Twin, unlike the press lot who seem to get about 44 MPG. Guess I'm not a "press rider" :)
@@pmay222 "25 Gallons" wow ! That'd be twice as big as I've ever had in a car. I think the American military vehicle the Humvee has a 95 litre or 21 UK Gallons tank ( just over 23 US Gallons )
It's not a cruiser, it's a tourer. I don't think Triumph are that interested in a true cruiser especially for two-up long hauling otherwise they would have supported the Thunderbird better.
@@Jay_Hall Hi Jay. Loved the Max. Never had issue with cornering and the power is frightening! I owned 2 x 1200 Vmax's and moved to a Rocket. Moved to a Busa then the 1700 Vmax...... I now feel the pull of the rocket. I am 50 now and it's time to cruise rather than the white knuckle grip needed to tame the Vmax....
@@themalaailaanaa1347 Yep....200 HP.... But Doc, I am not racing anymore. The rocket is a powerful ride and wherever you go, you know that it is never working hard... I am and always will be a Vmax fan but, I have had that girl for three years now ; )
If i'll ever win the lotery, should i buy this one or the Fat bob 114? I Will spend that much money only one time in life for buying a New Bike for hopefully whole my life
@@georgeR3Roadster Now I know why it's only shown from the right. If this picture shows the production bike, then the left looks strange, as though it's unfinished. Interesting also to see where the third exhaust comes our from under the bike. I assumed there was a three into two set up. Thanks George 🤘
@@robertw.1499 hello, yes it looks a bit less "superb" than the other side ... hey you had a R3T ?? wow ok !! I had a R3Roadster from 2012 till 2015 untill a stupid wife did not stop at a stop sign ..... bike engine broken by crash bar ( the screw and housing on the right side to adjust the tension of the belt ) and I had right arm and leg blue .... so my wife did not at all want me to buy a new one, I am 70 now and so one must sometimes obey the wife lol lol ..... but it is the best bike in the world, it has ALL you want a bike to have !!! th-cam.com/video/vbx7CPxgjNk/w-d-xo.html ;-) ;-)
@@georgeR3Roadster Hey George, so you have 70 years of experience, I'm 71, 2 months shy of 72 and going to ride till I'm 120 if I make it till then. If motorcycling is part of who you really are, then shake off that accident (learn from it) put your big boy pants back on, ask your loving wife to take your testicles out of her purse and give them back to you, cause your man is BACK and get out there and ride. I ride a 2018 H-D Heritage 114 and it is awesome V-twin and does what a R3T would do only as a twin cylinder, I believe I would like the new Rocket GT model for long distance touring, with rider backrest and a real windscreen for 8-10 hour days in the saddle. Back in the day, used to have a 750 Norton Commando, so of course I'm naturally drawn to the Thruxton for "spirited" rides to keep the "mojo" alive in oneself.
So top speed will be that of the fuel tanker ( 60 MPH ) you need to be behind for in-ride refueling, because the tank is so small. Otherwise , nice bike :)
Get BMW to make a DAKAR style tank for the touring version like the 32 litre one on my R80GS. Alternatively, a Ural outfit with a Petrol tank in the side-car - that should hold a bit. Outfit and Rocket connected by Bluetooth communication system. Electric powered Rocket in the wings?
I think a lot of us were expecting more from the GT model. The passenger seat and backrest is a joke and soft luggage is even worse. No cowling for the front and an 18 LT fuel tank is hardly a touring bike in north America. Hopefully they come out with a proper touring model like the last model that can take on the HD touring bikes. After an hour in the saddle wind pounding you all day it won't take long to get frustrated with this bike. Thank god i bought the Trophy SE or I would have to have spent my $23K on a BMW, which is slowly looking like the only option available for sport touring. Yep this bike looks fantastic, but not too practical to cover distance with a pillion and luggage.
frank whelan lets hope Sir, I was really hoping this was going to be next in the garage. But no way I’d ask the wife to sit on this for a long trip, since she is the CFO in the house.
The TFT is just too small, too tight... for the time they took to built this should have put some more effort to develop something a bit more distinctive; the rest looks fine; I would question the need to invest in bugger engine as the 2.3L is already the biggest on the parking lot- i got it, want to have top power bike, but arent there other ways to bump up the pwr??? I am upgrading to new exhaust and air filter and power is up 13hp already... For over 15Y on the road, thy could develop a nice overhaul of the engine. Other then that, the new bike is up to date with the competition(which put on the market the new extras as clutch, cc, remote start and etc some 4y ago). Good job over all...
I love em, wouldn't have one, as it's far too bulky for my taste, but I'd have one as a second bike (after a lottery win 😕). I'd buy an R but put forward pegs and high bars (mini apes) on it 😉
All of um . . . unless your a professional . . . whatever . Had a guy ask me once , how do you launch something like that ? I laughed and told him just make sure too cast off the mooring lines first . Have Fun
Used to get cramp in both hip flexors around 150kms with mine due to footrest position (1.92m). Pretty unwieldly round corners also. Had to let my 2016 one go sadly.
I'm same height, so looking at these to purchase in a year or two (used- let somebody else take the hit). Are you not tempted to return, now with reduced weight, improved suspension and handling, adjustable pegs, etc..? Seems they did everything right with this redesign. PS- if pegs are already adjustable- I'm sure a bracket and linkage to push pegs even further forward another inch or two is in my future. (design and 3D modeling NOT a problem for me). I need FORWARD pegs to stay comfortable too. Do you see the redesign as lighter, better handling, with more accommodating ergos? Tks
I had significant pain which took dry needling with a physio to sort out, yep really miss the rocket but there's no room for modification due to so much engine down there, moved on to a Suzuki 109r which is a better ergonomic fit for me
The perfect bike for cruising from fuel station to fuel station.
You obvouisly dont get the point of this bike.
Agreed....I've ridden the old model...It's a flying brick....Great on the freeway...2nd gear corners are a death wish.
@@indigo196799 What is the point of this bike then? :-)
@@johnDukemaster torque nigga torque
Bagusan motor viar goblok
Well done Triumph!
This thing looks sick!!!
Hope to see it in person one day 🤙
I'll have a red R, looks great the Diavel doesn't come near and most Harleys are even heavier. Nice one Triumph.
likewise
It only has 7 more hp than the Diavel and it weights about 80kg more haha
@@dedelabinouze5110 But it has 221nm torque vs. 130nm on the Diavel. Remember, HP is calculated, torque is real.
Diavel is way better designed and better looking bike
A perfect solution to any mid-life crisis.
Exectly! To the point.
Do you mean "Midlife Armageddon?"
Mid life success. The kids are gone ,so is the bitch. Now it's time to boogie.
Art on wheels, Beautiful like them both.
Best looking Rocket to date. I would love either version.
Modern bike reviews: Where can I put my iphone and MP3 player?
Old time bike reviews: More grunt than a commercial piggery.
Don't necessarily like the wide tyres, but have booked a three hour test ride.
Most riders do not understand the difference between brake horsepower (ps) and torque.
If this beast can put the power to the ground, I will buy one as a seventieth birthday present to myself. You only live once.
I had the pleasure of taking out one of the first gen R3s for an afternoon while my Speed Triple was in for service, and even that one at the time (back in 2006) was amazing. The torque is incredible. It just feels like you could leave it in third and never even need to shift. Roll on power was addictive to say the least. It also didn't feel nearly as heavy as the specs suggest. The weight is carried very low, and is pretty easy to manage at parking lot speeds. Certainly easier to ride than a big twin Harley as far as weight and balance goes (not that the Harley is bad by any means). My favorite part though is that when you blip the throttle, the bike rocks side to side under you due to the massive crank and the longitudinal mounted engine. Just feels like raw power. My next bike will UNDOUBTEDLY be the new R3 roadster.
Decent, gentleman, but yet brutal and powerful when needed. I like tourer one.
As a large guy (6'5" 300) let me just say i have been waiting for this bike for over 2 years! Count me in for a Gt. Rip the bags off leave the seat, bars and lower the front pegs as much as possible. The ultimate new age big boy muscle lol
Buddy go to the gym.
Are you in the NFL? Lol
@@lolocastaneda2654 lol no I'm just an amature fighter
Many saw the innovations of 2019 but this very best that was presented, which immediately attracts a look, by such you won t pass just for nothing. Great car well done
Well, havent ridden a bike for years, last one I had was a Yamaha XS1100, so yeah aint no spring chicken any more... but looking at that beast one is tempted to get into the saddle again. Well the 1100 was a powerful beast and bit of a handful, what a 2500cc would be like... wow the mind boggles! But good to see the British are making damn good bikes again.
Great video and great pictures... Actually, I was there at the time of shooting at the Pag island Croatia, a beautiful place to make commercials. Ducati, BMW, Bentley, Porsche, everyone comes to Pag!
I'd like an 'R' please, with a spare motor to drop into a Westfield, so that I can still enjoy that glorious growl when shopping on rainy days.
Very detailed review. I like the way this bike has been built and especially the GT version. Something to look forward to in the future. Thanks
Certainly is a stunning looking brute! GT for me....If i had the money and beefier legs that is. Excellent review Rob.
Thanks Steven! I agree the GT looks great
So cool! The red R looks the best, but I'd go for a GT. A bike like that needs to be comfy! The TFC is a bit much for my taste. But then again, all these rockets are a bit much.
Yeah they’re not exactly understated...
I”m very tempted the Red color way is the business, personally I think the R model looks better than the TFC > need to get a ride on one so I’m to my dealer in Bangkok...!!!
“Great video”
The silver one. What a beauty!!!
A mid engine Corvette and now a 2.3 litre bike. Wait til I get my contract with Kuboda ironed out and start producing 3 cylinder turbodiesel motorcycles.
Sous la pluie sur une route de col ça doit flippant ! ! Mais sortir de chaque virage en lâchant des virgules par terre ;) et je la trouve franchement belle malgré tt ce poids
Awesome!The R is way to go--bike looks much sportier than old model, with loud pipes this vehicke could become legendary...
thanks for a great unbaised and appreciative viewing experience-- need a good bank manager in times like these...
GT if I were young again, Looks are killer.
The old model handled ok for its size and weight, certainly better than the other bikes in the same weight range, maybe with the Goldwing as an exception.
The GT is the one for me, and maybe a set of those hard cases in the rear too.
Come on Lottery, don't fail me now !!!
Road test reviews out next week... so excited. The new Rocket looks amazing! 👍
The tank just gets smaller! 19 litres in other reviews. Now 18. I guess it will be enough to get you from one fill up to the next. Will be interesting to see what the real world range is in time. It does look awesome though so perhaps a thimble of fuel will suffice...
I've never yet had a car with an engine bigger than 2 litres ... okay I once had a Mazda RX7 that got rated as 2.3 litres for insurance and taxation purposes, but it was really about 1300cc, and didn't have much torque coz it was a rotary.
The R looks better to me but if there has to be some kind of touring involved then have to go GT with that highway option :D
So when I get my multi million pound lottery win, can afford a big house with a double garage, and can fill it up with say 8 bikes and an Ariel Atom car, a Triumph Rocket would be bike number eight , after (1). Speed Twin (2) Speed Triple (3) Ducati Panigale (4) Norton Commando 961 (5) Triumph Tiger 1200 (6) 1954 -> 1956 classic Triumph Tiger 110 (7) classic 1970s Norton Commando 750
If it did make it as bike number 8, I guess I'd have it super charged, hopefully get more power than a Kawasaki H2R, and try drag racing :)
But in the meantime, back in the real world , I would like a ride of one , but Triumph aren't going to be selling me one anytime soon. Guess I need to buy the lottery ticket ...
I have a hd breakout. Had a fat bob before that. The rocket looks awesome. No heavier but more power and more lean angle, which let’s face it, is crap on hd. I’d buy one. The thing with hd is they’re fun to burble along bc the torque is so low down, ie 1500rpm. These euro cruisers often have the ‘look’ but their engines are revvier which is not necessarily a good thing because they often end up like confused low slung sportsbikes.
Thnx for the video. I would prefer the "R" model. I had a 2015 Yamaha Vmax so i'm sure i could handle the weight.
What they all forget to say about service intervals is , it's ten thousand miles or one year which ever comes sooner .With most will be one year ,and servicing not cheap on Triumph's I was quoted £429 for ten thousand mile service.
I mentioned the service interval! But I didn’t know about the price
And how much the Diavel when the belts need changing?
Well, if you can afford a 19 k plunge....
If you get Muddy Sump to service it for you it'll cost you a fraction of the price and his stamp in your book counts as a Triumph service.
It would be just amazing to ride and own a bike like that. Great pose value but I think it's true value is as a tourer.
Yep I agree - be a great, planted bike for the open road. Not sure that the screen size and soft luggage will cut it for serious touring, but it won't be long until more options are available
The power and heft bode well for touring but how is it on fuel? Sounds like 25-35 real world to me. Closer to 25 with me riding it and that's a pretty thirsty tourer.
Needs a bigger fuel tank for touring , pannier fuel tanks, or maybe a backup tanker following behind . Yeah it'd be amazing to have a ride :)
A red R... with GT wheels and a decatted exhaust... job done!
Triumph goes really forward
I already bought it. Well I ordered it it ain’t going to get here until somewhere in September
If it had a real windscreen I'd seriously consider buying one.
Put yer own windshield on brother. I love the street fighter look on this tho
Thx for clarifying that, I didn't know.
Some how! I've always seen the Triumph as the Bad Boy & BSA the Boy next door, hence the title Trident sounds a bit more "Loud Mouth" with Rocket3 a little "Subtle"
I guess one could deem it masculine & feminine, if we can still say that in this day and age.
Anyway just my opinion.
Cheers.
This is still too heavy, although it's low-slung. I rode the old Roadster and it felt a lot lighter than it was. This may feel quite nimble. 18-litre fuel tank is to keep the weight down.
I wonder whether it will be reliable. If I was ten years younger, I'd buy one.
Charge your phone at home.
Seems like they've made some moves to make the clutch and gearbox more reliable. Could be worth waiting a year or two to find out though. That said, although it looks pretty different it actually has a lot in common with the old bike so hopefully there won't be any major problems.
@@motobob I wanted to buy the Roadster in 2009, but I couldn't convince myself of its reliability. Lots of the early ones had electrical glitches, but probably most didn't. That's the problem of forums.
To answer your earlier question, if I were to buy a new Rocket, it would be the R, although the GT is the better value.
I'm a wee old fat bloke and when I rode a friend's old R3 tourer I had a blast! It's about confidence, if you can ride a bike, you can ride the Rocket 3!
I Really need a test ride on this!!!
Really like the red R model.
Great video me personally would go for the rocket 3r 👍
Put turbo on for better fuel mpg and huge performance gains
They don't seem to have given much thought to this being a long distance, two-up cruiser. I guess that is why it is called a tourer. Will keep my Thunderbird until something else comes out that is a serious cruiser.
Yeah I see what you mean. The screen is pretty small and the luggage is soft. I wonder if we'll see a more kitted out touring variant at a later date?
Thanks for the nice review. Just put a deposit on a GT. Can’t wait!
I'll wait for Triumph to make Rocket 125 cc motorbike..
but then it's no more a Rocket hé !! do not insult the Beast please !! lol lol !!
@@georgeR3Roadster I don't have any ill intentions...
It's just that I'm a poor person..😆
Hopefully, a 125 cc Rocket would be something I can afford.
😉
@@krabha9681 oh so sorry if you did think that I was "angry" against you !! it was just a joke wording !! that is why I put lol lol after my words !!! I mean the Rocket is a real big Beast so it does not want to be compared to a 125 bike that cann't be named "Rocket" like the big one hahaha .... But I really wish you to have one day the money to buy you the only real Beast monster, the 2500 one ! ;-) ;-) !
@@georgeR3Roadster man, you're the nicest person I have ever met in the comment section...
And, yes,.. ofcourse I knew that you were not being angry or anything...
Peace brother 😃😃✌️
LOVE it! Want the R3 in RED!
The forward pegs don't move up and down, they move forwards and backwards. 25mm each way.
My bad! Thanks mate
@@motobob no problem. I'm seriously considering one of these, but as you mentioned I want to be confident about that clutch and gearbox, so it won't be until they've been around a year at least so we can get some feedback. Also that tank range...
@@TheAegisClaw Not to mention you can't get one. Not until the lucky buyers get them and a few put them up for sale with a huge markup added. Just to see if there are any takers at say $35,000?
Both wrong - forward/back on the GT and Up/Down on the R - badabing badaboom!
@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff nobody said they didn't move up and down on the R. We were talking just about the forward pegs on the GT.
At present rocket 3 is Best looking bike on the planet.... It's a ultimate dream bike for any bike lover 😘😘😘😘😘
Beautiful
Triumph win win win...
I for once wouldn't want an USB charger on the handlebars as I think it detracts the cleanliness of it. I'd rather have a custom one fitted that I could just get it off whenever I want.
Sounds good
This will be a replacement for my current bike
Addition.......
I have the Night Rod currently and definitely will be trading up to the R when it is released.
2500cc. It’s a monster haha
Needs a 25 litre tank, no argument.
Especially since it is going to do something like 33 MPG .
Maybe someone will make pannier fuel tanks :)
Got over 40 mpg on my previous R3 so don't believe press launch figures.
@@andrewkitchenuk ahhh :) I'm getting near the official Triumph 58 MPG on a Speed Twin, unlike the press lot who seem to get about 44 MPG. Guess I'm not a "press rider" :)
Needs a 25 gallon tank . 🙄
@@pmay222 "25 Gallons" wow ! That'd be twice as big as I've ever had in a car.
I think the American military vehicle the Humvee has a 95 litre or 21 UK Gallons tank ( just over 23 US Gallons )
I would get the GT ... cruiser.
An awesome looking bike . Would be a lot of money though.
I may just test ride on .. 🤪 I may just get one !!!
It's not a cruiser, it's a tourer. I don't think Triumph are that interested in a true cruiser especially for two-up long hauling otherwise they would have supported the Thunderbird better.
Luggage options. That's nice. When are Triumph going to bother with luggage options for the Speed Twin ? hmmmph !
the engine size is even larger than my suv
Wow! They're awesome.
The R is my choice ... I like the mid-mount pegs and the lower handlebar. Would just purchase the GT seat to make it a tad lower.
debating the GT against a low millage second hand roadster. will probably come down to the price.
Always God bless u triump
Imagine the Blue color scheme from the Scrambler 1200 !!!
That'd be awesome - I agree. I also like the white with green strip from the scrambler.
Michael Kastner just get it wrapped in whatever color scheme ya want
Thank you, great video and bike!
Thanks HSB!
R!! I luv this bike so much makes me wanna cry
Ditto 😭
Will it launch in India... I will definitely buy whatever the price it may be
Beautiful cruiser bike ever made
Ordered.... and I never thought I'd lose my Vmax Gen 2.....
Jet, you didn't like the MAX?
The max will wipe the floor with this brit looker.
@@Jay_Hall Hi Jay. Loved the Max. Never had issue with cornering and the power is frightening! I owned 2 x 1200 Vmax's and moved to a Rocket. Moved to a Busa then the 1700 Vmax...... I now feel the pull of the rocket. I am 50 now and it's time to cruise rather than the white knuckle grip needed to tame the Vmax....
@@themalaailaanaa1347 Yep....200 HP.... But Doc, I am not racing anymore. The rocket is a powerful ride and wherever you go, you know that it is never working hard...
I am and always will be a Vmax fan but, I have had that girl for three years now ; )
Id like a 900 version but this is great 👍
Prefer the red one with all the stuff on the GT, yes I am hard to please, these two variants look better than the TFC, any idea on price?
£19,500
221Nm = 163 ftlbs of torque.
40 kilos lighter, 88lbs. Half a person.
Half a person??
More like my left leg, and half an arm.
As just a novice me personally I like the GT but then I have to learn how to ride one in order to get one LOL good content might be my first bike
Those bikes are both amazing! 😍
If i'll ever win the lotery, should i buy this one or the Fat bob 114?
I Will spend that much money only one time in life for buying a New Bike for hopefully whole my life
Awesome 👍
Why is the bike only shown from the right in all stills? Love the bike. I have the 2008 R3T. A beast of a bike with zero assist systems 😜
they do this all the time--one ugly side -one pretty side
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@@georgeR3Roadster Now I know why it's only shown from the right. If this picture shows the production bike, then the left looks strange, as though it's unfinished. Interesting also to see where the third exhaust comes our from under the bike. I assumed there was a three into two set up. Thanks George 🤘
@@robertw.1499 hello, yes it looks a bit less "superb" than the other side ... hey you had a R3T ?? wow ok !! I had a R3Roadster from 2012 till 2015 untill a stupid wife did not stop at a stop sign ..... bike engine broken by crash bar ( the screw and housing on the right side to adjust the tension of the belt ) and I had right arm and leg blue .... so my wife did not at all want me to buy a new one, I am 70 now and so one must sometimes obey the wife lol lol ..... but it is the best bike in the world, it has ALL you want a bike to have !!! th-cam.com/video/vbx7CPxgjNk/w-d-xo.html ;-) ;-)
@@georgeR3Roadster Hey George, so you have 70 years of experience, I'm 71, 2 months shy of 72 and going to ride till I'm 120 if I make it till then. If motorcycling is part of who you really are, then shake off that accident (learn from it) put your big boy pants back on, ask your loving wife to take your testicles out of her purse and give them back to you, cause your man is BACK and get out there and ride. I ride a 2018 H-D Heritage 114 and it is awesome V-twin and does what a R3T would do only as a twin cylinder, I believe I would like the new Rocket GT model for long distance touring, with rider backrest and a real windscreen for 8-10 hour days in the saddle. Back in the day, used to have a 750 Norton Commando, so of course I'm naturally drawn to the Thruxton for "spirited" rides to keep the "mojo" alive in oneself.
So top speed will be that of the fuel tanker ( 60 MPH ) you need to be behind for in-ride refueling, because the tank is so small.
Otherwise , nice bike :)
Perhaps the economy will be better than the old bike... perhaps not tho!
Switch out of 1st gear, this will do something like 130-140mph.
The R and GT looks better than the TFC.
Get BMW to make a DAKAR style tank for the touring version like the 32 litre one on my R80GS. Alternatively, a Ural outfit with a Petrol tank in the side-car - that should hold a bit. Outfit and Rocket connected by Bluetooth communication system.
Electric powered Rocket in the wings?
I think a lot of us were expecting more from the GT model. The passenger seat and backrest is a joke and soft luggage is even worse. No cowling for the front and an 18 LT fuel tank is hardly a touring bike in north America. Hopefully they come out with a proper touring model like the last model that can take on the HD touring bikes. After an hour in the saddle wind pounding you all day it won't take long to get frustrated with this bike. Thank god i bought the Trophy SE or I would have to have spent my $23K on a BMW, which is slowly looking like the only option available for sport touring. Yep this bike looks fantastic, but not too practical to cover distance with a pillion and luggage.
Maybe they'll bring out some asserories to make it more touring friendly though
the small tank would be still a problem.
frank whelan lets hope Sir, I was really hoping this was going to be next in the garage. But no way I’d ask the wife to sit on this for a long trip, since she is the CFO in the house.
The most beautiful bike.
A 1200 model with 120 HP engine and lower weight would simply be the better motorbike.
Karlton Rod I think that is a meter of opinion
It probably would, but would be missing the point.
or a 1000 cc with 100 HP, or a 800 cc with 80 HP ???? anything you want dude, but it will not be the BEST bike in the world then !!!
This video made my day
ill keep my 2007 triumph rocket 3 its a beast
Omg! Finally, you did the review! Such a sexy fucking ride.
Only one problem with it for me... I want the GT in Red!
Gareth Williams buy the R, add all the touring parts to it !! Same bike
Seems possible - buy an R and then fit the bars, footpegs, seat and backrest from the GT
@@motobob Yes that's true - what's another grand eh...
The TFT is just too small, too tight... for the time they took to built this should have put some more effort to develop something a bit more distinctive; the rest looks fine; I would question the need to invest in bugger engine as the 2.3L is already the biggest on the parking lot- i got it, want to have top power bike, but arent there other ways to bump up the pwr??? I am upgrading to new exhaust and air filter and power is up 13hp already... For over 15Y on the road, thy could develop a nice overhaul of the engine. Other then that, the new bike is up to date with the competition(which put on the market the new extras as clutch, cc, remote start and etc some 4y ago). Good job over all...
I love em, wouldn't have one, as it's far too bulky for my taste, but I'd have one as a second bike (after a lottery win 😕). I'd buy an R but put forward pegs and high bars (mini apes) on it 😉
Same here. It's not a practical choice, but it'd be up there if I had the cash for multiple bikes.
Apes and forward shit controls....jesus, just ruin it why don’t you
@@motobobnot practical?! I friggin love ❤️ mine!
All of um . . . unless your a professional . . . whatever . Had a guy ask me once , how do you launch something like that ? I laughed and told him just make sure too cast off the mooring lines first . Have Fun
Looks like a power outlet on the left side of the fly screen
Jodie Goodall there is one there
Out of the two, I would go for my Yamaha Tracer 900 GT.
The R all day!🙌🏾
Triumph is so good
This is so sexy. One of the best looking motorcycles out there.
I would like to buy rocket GT 3
Was curious that you didn’t mentioned the price in INR
India is an insignificant market for most big bikes
Used to get cramp in both hip flexors around 150kms with mine due to footrest position (1.92m). Pretty unwieldly round corners also. Had to let my 2016 one go sadly.
early ones had a few issues-flexy forks-terrible brake fade-bad cam chain-tps probs-to name a few
I'm same height, so looking at these to purchase in a year or two (used- let somebody else take the hit). Are you not tempted to return, now with reduced weight, improved suspension and handling, adjustable pegs, etc..? Seems they did everything right with this redesign. PS- if pegs are already adjustable- I'm sure a bracket and linkage to push pegs even further forward another inch or two is in my future. (design and 3D modeling NOT a problem for me). I need FORWARD pegs to stay comfortable too. Do you see the redesign as lighter, better handling, with more accommodating ergos? Tks
I had significant pain which took dry needling with a physio to sort out, yep really miss the rocket but there's no room for modification due to so much engine down there, moved on to a Suzuki 109r which is a better ergonomic fit for me
It looks great, better than the TFC. I'm working on convincing the wife that I need to trade in my old Rocket for the GT.
Good luck! :)
She's a beauty, but ..really though, a 2.5 litre engine? Overkill but that's just me. I'll take the Vmax as first choice, this would be my 2nd choice.