I never considered the Triumph Rocket aesthetically pleasing. It looked even clunkier than my Street Bob. I passed on it to my lose. Looking to trade mine in on one now. It’s pretty much everything I wished my Harley was.
Same here- I had a VTX1800 in 'illusion blue' which I loved. Later a Harley Nightrain with ugly 'vintage blue' paint, that I HAD to repaint with the same 'illusion blue'. Later Harley came out with an exact paint match to mine, that they call 'Cobalt Blue'. I won't take the hit buying brand new, but when I do find my R3 GT in a year or more, You know it's gonna transform straight to cobalt blue. Radiator shroud and a few other pieces also have to turn satin black. This bike could look great in some non-generic colors!...… You know Triumph has to be holding back with some: paint colors/touring pieces/exhaust mods/etc....
Just rode one myself, NOT hype !!! No it's not perfect but damn it's close. Not the smoothest suspension ever, ie; not as good as an Indian but better than my Road King. So much torque coming from such a smooth engine, so little drama when you overtake and plenty of braking power when you need it. With such a big tyre front and back, the biggest surprise was its agility, more than just good. Fit and finish is top notch and it is perhaps the lack of need for anything extra that makes it good value too, apart from bags it has everything you need and enough power that only a select few will find a need to fiddle with the engine. Your review encouraged me to go ride one, it is light years ahead of the old model and has made it to the top of my list. I'm a die hard V twin fan and had the new Indian Darkhorse Springfield lined up as my next purchase, familiar but better, much better than my Harley but this, this is just awesome.
The common thing in all Rocket 3 reviews, is that the first time any rider has the chance to open the throttle, they start laughing. That is the reason to buy this bike if such interests you - to have some of those laughs of your own.
Well said Tim. It's addictive. I couldn't care less for scratching...but open her up on a nice straight stretch of road and grin away....my kinda bike....
T'riffic video as ever Rob - I'd love a go on one of these monsters.....hopefully my time will come (have to find me a friendly dealer). Keep up the good work! - A
I have a big heavy 4x4 land rover disco that weighs 1,854kg with a 2ltr engine with 180 torque. This bike has a 2.5ltrs engine with 210 torque. A fraction of the weight of my car and way more power... incredible 😳
Hands down the best/most comprehensive first ride reviews available on YT! Not to mention the production value. 👏👏 Thanks for another awesome video! Keep killin it, brotha! 🤙😎
I’ve never bothered to leave comments on a TH-cam review but had to write to say thanks for such a comprehensive review. Easy to listen too, really enjoyable and without doubt the most engaging and “personal” review on the internet! (I’ve just sent an email to my dealer asking for a p/x price for my Bobber Black and a test drive). Thank you. 20 minutes well spent!
I sold my Thunderbird to a Triumph fan, who rode his Rocket III out to look at it. He let me take the Rocket for a spin. That thing absolutely warped Time and Space. Little babies became old men.
so you are stating that it is extremely slow, as in that movie with Mr. Bean waiting for a ride and sees someone in the distance, but by time that guy gets there, his bike is moving at the pace of a slower walk. that would be the only time little babies became old men.
@@djohnson3678 what he meant by little babies became old man is that he rode it for short time but it was like he has ridding for ages.........it was soo familiar
Please, don’t compare other bike with Harley Davidson. Harley is a cheap made compare to the a Triumph or Japanese’s. And the seat is not very low. It’s a two inches higher than my Yamaha Raider 1900
Triumph needs to go back to the old school with out the old school problems. until then i will not purchase any of them. UGLY BIKES for a very high price .
Triumph does beautiful bikes; but there is something wrong with the design, as if they design an amazing concept but in the fabrication process '' ok this is too much for our lets change some parts with ugly and plain ones '' like how when before you go to a business meeting you wear the best flashy suit and then in the last minute change the cool tie and pull on a more standart one because you don't want to look too intimadating ,or flamboyant. I mean, look at that gorgeous bike; and than that fat standart tank? Same thing with speed triples; one of the most exotic naked bikes of all times nowadays looks all plastic and boring.
Saw one up close a few months ago at a local meet. Impressive to look at. Equally awesome to hear/feel starting up and taking off down the road, like thunder in a box. 👍
Amazing video, listening to your concise informative narration, all while simultaneously watching your truly asshole riding habits! Around here, people like you are responsible for auto drivers hating motorcycles and trying to kill them at any turn... Try coming to Hamilton and contend with our drivers here, try to squeeze yourself through traffic gaps while the car drivers see you coming and throw blocks like they are playing football- You would have been smooshed like a bug, multiple times ! I mean American football, not your footie, they literally run you off the road to the limits that the law will allow! Just try dipsy doodling between the lanes around here!... I'm pretty sure we would have been treated to footage of your real-time being squished like a bug with a subtle 3 foot sideways drift that puts you right into the path of oncoming traffic. (can you brake fast enough to tuck yourself in behind, because the guy behind will also be riding out on the line, within his rights as a driver, and probably tailgating to not let you back in, he'll be trying to keep you out in the oncoming lane hoping to see you get smashed in a headon... yeah, you would have got totally smashed over and over again around here, the drivers you share the road with politely move over out of your way, lucky you! but I don't see that as you being in control of your destiny, I see you driving like an asshole, depending on the politeness of others to continually get out of your way, over and over and over again! Beep Beep, comin through! I see you someday coming to trouble with a driver's moment of inattention during all this politeness- he'll see you coming on the left while you quickly dodge right, then as he crushes you against the car you hoped to dodge through the gap between, you'll curse and swear at his incompetence! Great. just great!
As someone who, years ago, spent 3 years, (1980's), as a London Despatch Rider it is really refreshing to watch someone who knows how to ride/filter London traffic and gets the job done. On the rare occassions I ride in London these days I even see 125cc scooters sitting in traffic queues.
Lost some respect when you said the Harley didn't have traction control and that made it a handful at slow speeds! Practice some burnouts on the big bikes and gain some confidence!
Excellent review, very professional & good to watch, it's obvious that you put a lot of effort into your vlogs. One of my favourite channels to watch , all the best
It's the weight of the Rocket that worries me, round my way the roads are in a shockingly bad condition with pot holes, ruts and areas of gravel and wet leaves everywhere so to cope with these hazards I ride a CCM Dual Sport which is just about the best bike available so well suited to bad roads, what with only 125Kg weight on my lightened bike and the long travel suspension with fully adjustable damping which I have set to fully soft because of the pot holes everywhere and the marvellously punchy big single cylinder engine which on my bike makes nearly 70 hp at the rear wheel and the fact that at 65 years old I can lift my Dual Sport back up on my own when I manage to fall off it and so on means that the Rocket would be the last bike you'd want to ride under these conditions, a shame because I really like them
I once took a Harley fat bob down some muddy lanes and it was a bit too sketchy for my tastes. Agree that bikes like this are best on the open road with plenty of grip :)
They've shaved off lots of weight, and the old generation Rocket already feels lighter than it has any right to. It's beautifully balanced, get any Rocket up above walking speed and it's like riding any other bike, cornering is easy and stable, they just handle very well - especially for the size. I'm not surprised this is probably even better, they did peel off quite a bit of weight - surprising amounts of it really - and they already had the balance thing down pat. The big lump of an engine is low in the frame so the center of gravity is low, so it's only when you drop it and it starts to lean that you really notice that there's a fair bit of mass involved.
Saw the R live yesterday. Sat on it, dreamt about it and seriously thought about selling my 2008 Rocket Touring to deposit the GT. Still fighting with the thought of all that money, on a bike 🤪
The problem I have is that the GT is just isn't touring-ish enough. I don't want to give up my big windshield, lowers and big lockable panniers. Triumph should get on with making a real tourer around this engine. Make something that is as agile as the BMW tourers and still beats the Gold Wing at its own game, built around a huge engine with all the torque.
@@lorcro2000 Wait a while. The original Rocket came on the market relatively basic. Then the Touring came a few years later. This bike is long enough for everything you mention above. There will definately be aftermarket stuff flooding the market soon. The bike could wear a screen and still look cool. There are already 20 liter side bins for it, albeit made of pliable material and not rigid. My dealer has the TFC Rocket on show, number 380. Bought by a guy in Frankfurt. Wonderfully done and a real eye-catcher. They are offering finance on the bike for 3,5% for up to 96 months. Even without the interest, for the GT, it's still over 200 bucks per month. Not everyone who will bye this bike will like it. It's big and heavy, and if you're not experienced, fu*#ing scary. My Rocket Touring has over 380 kilos, wet weight. From 2008 and no safety systems like ABS etc. Will be test riding the GT when it comes to the dealer. We'll see 🤘Ride safe
Great review as ever, be interested in a direct comparison review with the Ducati Diavel. Those rear foot pegs are a masterpiece of design. Where I must disagree is on the TFT dash. I rode the Scrambler with that dash and I'm afraid I found the important information just too small to read. I'm a glasses wearer who needs distance glasses to ride but reading glasses for close up, must be loads of old guys like me like that.
I agree that the information on a lot of motorcycle dash boards is too small if you need reading glasses. I tend to put on aftermarket clocks and ambient temperature gauges as the stock ones are too much of a faff to try and read - especially on the move.
On the previous gen Rocket, the left hand side looks like shit. I have one of those bikes. I love it. But it looks like shit from the left. This new generation Triumph did fantastically well at making it look much better, by moving the air box way down and using it to cover the engine, and those metal intake tubes visible there makes it tie together with the other side very nicely. Great job there by the designers. If the old generation has any visual weakness, the left hand side view of the engine is probably it, I hate taking pictures of mine from the left rear, it's gag inducing. This new one - nice, especially considering what they had to work with (that honking huge engine is not easy to hide...)
wow what a beauty the black version its so wicked i love big bike that why i owned a KAWASAKIi GT 1400 i like the torque i saw on your video 2.5 liter bigger than a regular car that a bike for me.ride safe mate
Is a great bike I've looked down at side stand wow makes you wonder why Harley-Davidson makes the only bulletproof side stand in the motorcycle industry and I'm not a Harley fan
yeah I love my 2017 Rocket Roadster! Cant see myself making the leap either. My favorite thing about the new one is the single swing arm and the overall look! But as far as the ride I don't think it will be much different at least not 15,000 different lol.
Me and my bike mate have it booked back to back with a Scrambler 1200 XE so we should have 2 hours? hopefully get out west to Dorking etc for some back lane fun
Very good, comprehensive, coverage of this great bike! Watched a lot of the reviews, on this machine , this is the best!. Hope to have one of these bikes soon! Keep up the good work.
This is the second time in my life that I'm in love with a bike. First time was with the Kawasaki Z1 back in 1972. I like the Red Rocket 3 R my self but for £20K I will have to wait a few years till I can buy a second hand one.
I have 400 miles on my Rocket 3 GT. Just bought it Feb, 2024. What a beast. The power is incredible. I think I will move it in my house and place on my Persion Rug. It is art. I'll purchase another one I think. Maybe the R model. I love it. My neighbor lets me ride his Busa. The Busa is slower. I have owned a lot of bikes including a Boss Hoss 502 and 350. Novelty bikes. No handling on the Boss Hoss. The 502 hurt my hips. You spread your legs like a Philippino whore to ride those bikes. Subic Bay was fun 35 years ago. I want comport. The Rocket 3 is great for day rides. Goldwing is good for trips.
First impression- unsafe driving in traffic distracted from review. Way too much faith in drivers of heavy vehicles not doing a sudden swerve, or an open door. Asking for trouble.
I LOVE the bike. BUT I hate the stupid looking number plate thing over the back wheel. If I had one I'd get rid of it and put the plate underneath the back of the seat, along with the rear light etc. What are those things with the plate on? Some sort of sucky Euro law?
This seems like a great platform for a touring bike, yet it hasn't really happened. When I bought my Road King 10 years ago, I was impressed by the motor. the brakes and the handeling, but in the features that touring riders care about, Triumph fell short. Triumph has continued to evolve but they haven't really cracked the Gold Wing and the Electra Glide markets. I'm more curious than critical.
They did some more touring specific variants of the old rocket so perhaps they’ll do one for this bike. Or perhaps it’s just not worth it... I’m sure they’ve done their market research
Picked up my new Rocket GT last week and put 400 miles on it. The only fly in the ointment is that the list of devices that are compatible with the $900 bluetooth module is extremely limited. The only two Android phones are the S8 and S9, both of which have been discontinued by Samsung. My headset, the Sena SRL Neotec 11, is also not compatible. The dealer, Mosites in North Versailles, PA has refunded me both the price of the bluetooth component and the labor involved in installing it. Excellent Customer Service at Mosites. Triumph After Sales in Atlanta was very supportive and coordinated with the dealer. In addition, they are going to escalate the problem with Triumph UK. Be careful if you need the bluetooth! Otherwise, its the best bike that I have ever ridden!
Cheers AE! Hope you enjoy the bike - it is indeed an experience. I’m heading out with Triumph to portugal in a few weeks to ride one on some proper roads - can’t wait
Any uncomfortable heat from the exhaust on your right leg ? Best looking bike they made was the Triumph Trophy late 90's to early 2000's. The triple 900 or the 4 cylinder 12. Just horrible carburetor problems and constantly adjusting drive chain yuk
MOTOBOB Wow some people get all the dirty jobs but someone has to do them right. 😂 we'll be safe and enjoy the trip, take plenty sunscreen. All the best from Canada 🇨🇦
Motobob., Hello my friend. Sweet looking bike, both sides klook great. They added a color to the Silver Ice and Amp. And the Storm Grey of course. I like that the suspension is fully adjustable... Most newer bikes are. Please try something for me @MotoBob Take a stock bike out off the floor (no adjustments made to suspension) take for a gd ride... Then take the time to adjust your suspension, Especially if they are just some buttons to click click click... Take for a short ride, readjust the suspension... Then see how much you can love a mototobike. The Number one thing people Never Ever Ever Ever Ever do is adjust their suspension. Baby Not... It literally takes a few minutes with hand tools, and even faster (once you learn how to use the buttons and what they do) with the electrical, configuration on the small dash. Most Track riders never have or had their bikes suspension touched. Yes they may buy new forms, and spring when in most cases people in general never touch tyheirs and they could really enjoy riding... Actually their older bikes they've had for awhile would be an all new experience and fall back in love with their bikes. Even just adjusting their handlebars or clutch lever, brake levers. Guy's Gals.. do this and you'll be so happy you did. Take Care. Thanks Motobob.
does this thing compare to harley's low rider s? I have the low rider s and I love it but I want a cruiser that is faster but also decent at turning. Thanks for any replies!
Love everything about the bike except outdated twin headlights.Just ruins it for me.Most buyers with cash would be in 35-55 range and not kids and we like aesthetics of single headlights,I mean come on the whole hooligan thing is old now!
I looked at one and tried it out. It's lacking some quality for sure. Cheap ass gas cap set up If bags are important to you the mounting system is cheap and flimsy the bag wobble back and forth.After looking It's way over priced. Triumph can't match Japanese reliability at all.
£20000 and “all the bells and whistles “, but no mudguards. Or at least nothing that would actually keep the mud off this ridiculously expensive lump of a machine. Not for me.
Meanwhile in the USA Harley Davidson drops the V-rod and you compare that to a "Fatbob". I am V-rod owner and I think you could smoke me on that thing. I guess Harley gave up.
Everything on this bike is a work of art. Even that exhaust. Compare with the ugly exhaust system on a BMW S1000RR. How do BMW manage to make that so ugly?
I realize that filtering is legal where you live, but where I'm at in the world, it's not. Freaks me out a bit watching it, lol. That said, great review, and I'm looking forward to buying one in 2024.
Triumph missed a trick here - it feels punchy because of the short gearing - but it's just not that quick. Should have been 200bhp to lug all that bulk - which would have been easy with a 2.5 litre engine.
Triumph issued an unusual motorcycle, even though the speed was normal but I like to relax not for racing because it's very good touring. Although the price is unusual in Indonesia, "the price will never lie that suits this motorbike"
This is kinda like what Dodge did with the Challenger name. Other than the inline 3 this bike has nothing to do with the Rocket III. It was a cruiser bike now its a sport bike. Not to mention the 10 plus grand more and it doesn't make anymore torque. But then again most people just like to hear hp numbers and.
Had to stop watching half way through. His riding style gives me the willies, speeding in heavy traffic, splitting the lanes, constant lane changing, all speak toward the type of person that doesn't have accidents, but causes them from other people having to compensate for his poor riding skills. This is the type of rider that people shake their fists at, and give the rest of us a bad name.
We are living in funny times. There is a certain amount of excess and this bike proves that. It is way too big and too expensive. Triumph is hoping to cash in before people come to their senses. Couple that with the fact that there are enough unusual people to sustain (at least for a limited time), a purchase of such an outlandish product.
I think its a beauty especially the chrome tanked model. I agree they r too quiet but it sounds alot like my 75 t160 trident. I know these are totally new bikes but they make them close in look to classic triumph but you dont have to worry about oil leaks and getting stranded
I had dinner, opened TH-cam saw your review , got impressed , I rushed to the dealership bought it immediately I felt happy and then I woke up.
One day you will save enough to buy this bike and wake up on delivery day...
We always take a peek at ourselves in the passing reflections.
I have a 1998 HD Road Glide and a 2010 K1300GT, I don't need another bike but buy oh boy if I did I'd know EXACTLY what I'd be buying!!
Great review along with Chops. I’m off to my Triumph dealer soonest to have a good look and book a test ride. Thanks. Yours aye, Alan
Loved my 2004 Bonnie T100.
Stunning machine
too quiet indeed... some details are awesome. Others not so much (ridiculous screen).
I never considered the Triumph Rocket aesthetically pleasing. It looked even clunkier than my Street Bob. I passed on it to my lose. Looking to trade mine in on one now. It’s pretty much everything I wished my Harley was.
Lesson from HD: Don’t get stuck in the bigger is better trap.
i really hope Triumph provide blue color for Rocket 3 (scramble 1200 Cobalt Blue) i really thinking re-paint rocket3 to blue if i buy one.
Same here- I had a VTX1800 in 'illusion blue' which I loved. Later a Harley Nightrain with ugly 'vintage blue' paint, that I HAD to repaint with the same 'illusion blue'. Later Harley came out with an exact paint match to mine, that they call 'Cobalt Blue'. I won't take the hit buying brand new, but when I do find my R3 GT in a year or more, You know it's gonna transform straight to cobalt blue. Radiator shroud and a few other pieces also have to turn satin black. This bike could look great in some non-generic colors!...… You know Triumph has to be holding back with some: paint colors/touring pieces/exhaust mods/etc....
British engineering is always ahead👍
Well, Thai engineering...
Steven Kelby thai?
"It makes you want to slow down so you can accelerate again!"
Perfect!
Just rode one myself, NOT hype !!! No it's not perfect but damn it's close. Not the smoothest suspension ever, ie; not as good as an Indian but better than my Road King. So much torque coming from such a smooth engine, so little drama when you overtake and plenty of braking power when you need it. With such a big tyre front and back, the biggest surprise was its agility, more than just good. Fit and finish is top notch and it is perhaps the lack of need for anything extra that makes it good value too, apart from bags it has everything you need and enough power that only a select few will find a need to fiddle with the engine.
Your review encouraged me to go ride one, it is light years ahead of the old model and has made it to the top of my list. I'm a die hard V twin fan and had the new Indian Darkhorse Springfield lined up as my next purchase, familiar but better, much better than my Harley but this, this is just awesome.
sorry man, i luv indian too, but this bike shits on the indian & HD go get one!!
@@kulaak-krii nup sorry.. have you ridden this new bike? how would you know?
TheTripleDubya aka Dubya 07 Take the Indian. Great tourers.
The common thing in all Rocket 3 reviews, is that the first time any rider has the chance to open the throttle, they start laughing.
That is the reason to buy this bike if such interests you - to have some of those laughs of your own.
Well said Tim. It's addictive. I couldn't care less for scratching...but open her up on a nice straight stretch of road and grin away....my kinda bike....
Instant smile just twist the wick
That is the reason I bought mine. I couldn't stop laughing.
That's why I bought a SDR, I was laughing. I am sure this would make me laugh too!
@@KBBF3 are you still laughing? And more importantly, are you still alive??
Test rode one today. Absolute beast 💪. Loved it
T'riffic video as ever Rob - I'd love a go on one of these monsters.....hopefully my time will come (have to find me a friendly dealer). Keep up the good work! - A
Is the man cave big enough if you get one of these monsters on loan? 😉
I’m sure Triumph Central London would help although it’s a trek for you...
God, I wish I could drive one, but I haven't the money or experience required to operate it. One day, maybe. Hopefully
"It's a bit of a work out on ya abs" Yes, this and more. Helps my beer gut 😅😂😂😂😂
Not sure I could convince my wife that I want to buy a rocket because I want to get in shape...
Surely it’s main rival is the Ducati Diavel not the Fatbob?
I have a big heavy 4x4 land rover disco that weighs 1,854kg with a 2ltr engine with 180 torque.
This bike has a 2.5ltrs engine with 210 torque.
A fraction of the weight of my car and way more power... incredible 😳
180 what?
Big difference between NM and LB/ft
Hands down the best/most comprehensive first ride reviews available on YT! Not to mention the production value. 👏👏 Thanks for another awesome video! Keep killin it, brotha! 🤙😎
Thanks mate. Much appreciated! 👍👍👍
Great review. I just got my GT and I agree with most everything to said. #Rocket3Lovers
I’ve never bothered to leave comments on a TH-cam review but had to write to say thanks for such a comprehensive review. Easy to listen too, really enjoyable and without doubt the most engaging and “personal” review on the internet! (I’ve just sent an email to my dealer asking for a p/x price for my Bobber Black and a test drive).
Thank you. 20 minutes well spent!
Cheers Steve - appreciate the kind words!
Man that looks like fun. Such a unique bike and although I would never buy one, one can appreciate the beautiful engineering.
Why wouldn't you buy one?
@@GreenmanWood cost.
@@GreenmanWood cost.
@@LadybugAdventures Sigh. Me too.
TRIUMPH IS ALWAYS A BETTER BRAND THAN THE HARLEY
I sold my Thunderbird to a Triumph fan, who rode his Rocket III out to look at it. He let me take the Rocket for a spin. That thing absolutely warped Time and Space. Little babies became old men.
so you are stating that it is extremely slow, as in that movie with Mr. Bean waiting for a ride and sees someone in the distance, but by time that guy gets there, his bike is moving at the pace of a slower walk.
that would be the only time little babies became old men.
@@djohnson3678 You have to know Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity to understand why little babies become old men after a short ride.
@@djohnson3678 what he meant by little babies became old man is that he rode it for short time but it was like he has ridding for ages.........it was soo familiar
So the bike is nice. The funny thing I saw was this guy is lane splitting with a bike that is huge and dosen't belong to him.
Thanks yet again MOTOBOB...I get my TFC next week....slightly over excited!!
Jonathan - BREATHE
Please, don’t compare other bike with Harley Davidson. Harley is a cheap made compare to the a Triumph or Japanese’s. And the seat is not very low. It’s a two inches higher than my Yamaha Raider 1900
Super bike, but not sure Triumph will lend you an other bike if they see this video. I know I wouldn't... ;)
Wow! Nearly 370kg wet weight. As a person who weighs 60kg, If I accidentally drop this somewhere then that's where I'll leave it and walk home.
You need to learn how to pick up a bike. MY 125 lb girlfriend routinely shows guys how to pick up a 800 lb Harley.
Face ur back to the bike an pik it up
Looks good.
Goes quick.
And probibly cost a small fortune.
35k AUD ....I fainted!
Triumph needs to go back to the old school with out the old school problems. until then i will not purchase any of them. UGLY BIKES for a very high price .
I didn’t realize the road rules were so lax in the U.K. 😂 Great video, nice bike. Thanks!
There's nothing lax about the speed camera's everywhere.
I guess you mean filltering that you call lane splitting if your American Well it is legal in the U K as it should be everywhere
Elephants Memory so you can drive between vehicles? That’s awesome!
@@dahak972 Its just normal to us pal
Triumph does beautiful bikes; but there is something wrong with the design, as if they design an amazing concept but in the fabrication process '' ok this is too much for our lets change some parts with ugly and plain ones '' like how when before you go to a business meeting you wear the best flashy suit and then in the last minute change the cool tie and pull on a more standart one because you don't want to look too intimadating ,or flamboyant.
I mean, look at that gorgeous bike; and than that fat standart tank? Same thing with speed triples; one of the most exotic naked bikes of all times nowadays looks all plastic and boring.
Great review, loved your presentation style. What a great bike, would love to own one.
Saw one up close a few months ago at a local meet. Impressive to look at. Equally awesome to hear/feel starting up and taking off down the road, like thunder in a box. 👍
Amazing video, listening to your concise informative narration, all while simultaneously watching your truly asshole riding habits! Around here, people like you are responsible for auto drivers hating motorcycles and trying to kill them at any turn... Try coming to Hamilton and contend with our drivers here, try to squeeze yourself through traffic gaps while the car drivers see you coming and throw blocks like they are playing football- You would have been smooshed like a bug, multiple times ! I mean American football, not your footie, they literally run you off the road to the limits that the law will allow! Just try dipsy doodling between the lanes around here!... I'm pretty sure we would have been treated to footage of your real-time being squished like a bug with a subtle 3 foot sideways drift that puts you right into the path of oncoming traffic. (can you brake fast enough to tuck yourself in behind, because the guy behind will also be riding out on the line, within his rights as a driver, and probably tailgating to not let you back in, he'll be trying to keep you out in the oncoming lane hoping to see you get smashed in a headon... yeah, you would have got totally smashed over and over again around here, the drivers you share the road with politely move over out of your way, lucky you! but I don't see that as you being in control of your destiny, I see you driving like an asshole, depending on the politeness of others to continually get out of your way, over and over and over again! Beep Beep, comin through! I see you someday coming to trouble with a driver's moment of inattention during all this politeness- he'll see you coming on the left while you quickly dodge right, then as he crushes you against the car you hoped to dodge through the gap between, you'll curse and swear at his incompetence! Great. just great!
As someone who, years ago, spent 3 years, (1980's), as a London Despatch Rider it is really refreshing to watch someone who knows how to ride/filter London traffic and gets the job done.
On the rare occassions I ride in London these days I even see 125cc scooters sitting in traffic queues.
Nice! I'll raid my piggy bank..... £12.78. Think I'm short 😕
Haha. Join the club mate
Nah, you got the deposit there. Buy one.
That'll be fine, just bet the finance over 200 years lol
Wonderful job, man, watching your reviews from Ukraine! Inspiration guaranteed! Thank you. Keep on rolling!
Cheers VF appreciate the feedback!
Dude, enjoyed your review style. Pls review the 2020 Ducati Diavel s. Maybe do a comparison with this Rocket 3 🙏🏽
Why do you wave your arm around when speaking? You are not fully in control of the bike when doing so..
Lost some respect when you said the Harley didn't have traction control and that made it a handful at slow speeds! Practice some burnouts on the big bikes and gain some confidence!
Excellent review, very professional & good to watch, it's obvious that you put a lot of effort into your vlogs. One of my favourite channels to watch , all the best
Thanks Geoff appreciate it
@@motobob 👍👍😎
@@motobob you've come a long way from your ER bike days.
@MOTOBOB your reviews are way more professional than the average. Well done fella.
Great knowledgable review mate , well in. Tell me, how do you perfectly sync up both cameras audio / footage to place in right spot on final video ?
Clap your hands at the beginning of recording and you can line up the audio tracks in your editing software before you start chopping it all up :)
It's the weight of the Rocket that worries me, round my way the roads are in a shockingly bad condition with pot holes, ruts and areas of gravel and wet leaves everywhere so to cope with these hazards I ride a CCM Dual Sport which is just about the best bike available so well suited to bad roads, what with only 125Kg weight on my lightened bike and the long travel suspension with fully adjustable damping which I have set to fully soft because of the pot holes everywhere and the marvellously punchy big single cylinder engine which on my bike makes nearly 70 hp at the rear wheel and the fact that at 65 years old I can lift my Dual Sport back up on my own when I manage to fall off it and so on means that the Rocket would be the last bike you'd want to ride under these conditions, a shame because I really like them
I once took a Harley fat bob down some muddy lanes and it was a bit too sketchy for my tastes. Agree that bikes like this are best on the open road with plenty of grip :)
They've shaved off lots of weight, and the old generation Rocket already feels lighter than it has any right to. It's beautifully balanced, get any Rocket up above walking speed and it's like riding any other bike, cornering is easy and stable, they just handle very well - especially for the size. I'm not surprised this is probably even better, they did peel off quite a bit of weight - surprising amounts of it really - and they already had the balance thing down pat. The big lump of an engine is low in the frame so the center of gravity is low, so it's only when you drop it and it starts to lean that you really notice that there's a fair bit of mass involved.
Did a test ride a couple of weeks ago...and yeah you can't help but laugh every time you gun it
I rode for about 30 years all told. If I could still ride, this would be an awesome choice.
I'd last about 30 seconds with all that power.
Great vid! I have a 2007 Rocket Classic and you have made me want the new Rocket!
Cheers Jim! Recommend at least taking one for a spin :)
Saw the R live yesterday. Sat on it, dreamt about it and seriously thought about selling my 2008 Rocket Touring to deposit the GT. Still fighting with the thought of all that money, on a bike 🤪
The problem I have is that the GT is just isn't touring-ish enough. I don't want to give up my big windshield, lowers and big lockable panniers. Triumph should get on with making a real tourer around this engine. Make something that is as agile as the BMW tourers and still beats the Gold Wing at its own game, built around a huge engine with all the torque.
@@lorcro2000 Wait a while. The original Rocket came on the market relatively basic. Then the Touring came a few years later. This bike is long enough for everything you mention above. There will definately be aftermarket stuff flooding the market soon. The bike could wear a screen and still look cool. There are already 20 liter side bins for it, albeit made of pliable material and not rigid. My dealer has the TFC Rocket on show, number 380. Bought by a guy in Frankfurt. Wonderfully done and a real eye-catcher. They are offering finance on the bike for 3,5% for up to 96 months. Even without the interest, for the GT, it's still over 200 bucks per month. Not everyone who will bye this bike will like it. It's big and heavy, and if you're not experienced, fu*#ing scary. My Rocket Touring has over 380 kilos, wet weight. From 2008 and no safety systems like ABS etc. Will be test riding the GT when it comes to the dealer. We'll see 🤘Ride safe
Great review as ever, be interested in a direct comparison review with the Ducati Diavel. Those rear foot pegs are a masterpiece of design. Where I must disagree is on the TFT dash. I rode the Scrambler with that dash and I'm afraid I found the important information just too small to read. I'm a glasses wearer who needs distance glasses to ride but reading glasses for close up, must be loads of old guys like me like that.
That’s a fair point. Worked fine for me but I guess not for everyone
I wear distance glasses to ride but don't have an issue with the dash on my Scrambler 1200 XC … Everyone's different !
@@paulharrison8155 As my mrs says, I would just prefer things to be a little bigger
I agree that the information on a lot of motorcycle dash boards is too small if you need reading glasses. I tend to put on aftermarket clocks and ambient temperature gauges as the stock ones are too much of a faff to try and read - especially on the move.
@@Jaffa1951 Glad is not just me Geoff, one of the better clearer ones I've seen are on the BMW GS.
Just bought one. Exactly same bike. Arriving in October. Can’t wait.
Mark Weymouth nice! Do you live somewhere where there’s no snow?
Jack Adams very rarely....
I've been riding an M109r for the last 7 years. This bike is definitely calling my name...
On the previous gen Rocket, the left hand side looks like shit. I have one of those bikes. I love it. But it looks like shit from the left. This new generation Triumph did fantastically well at making it look much better, by moving the air box way down and using it to cover the engine, and those metal intake tubes visible there makes it tie together with the other side very nicely. Great job there by the designers. If the old generation has any visual weakness, the left hand side view of the engine is probably it, I hate taking pictures of mine from the left rear, it's gag inducing. This new one - nice, especially considering what they had to work with (that honking huge engine is not easy to hide...)
The way you drive a bike in traffic how the hell of you lasted this long?
In (slight) defence of Bob, the very wide-angle lens of a GoPro does hugely exaggerate the impression of speed in traffic and built-up areas.
I'm loving my '20 Rocket 3 GT :) can't stop smiling when riding ( I am a multi brand owner of various styles and brands, 30+ year rider )
Who wouldn't, weren't all we boys dreaming of a bike with a huge engine:) Your dream came true!
what are the bikes today a computer or bike and who is really driving the bike.
Nice bike, but I'm waiting for the Rocket 4 to come out.
wow what a beauty the black version its so wicked i love big bike that why i owned a KAWASAKIi GT 1400 i like the torque i saw on your video 2.5 liter bigger than a regular car that a bike for me.ride safe mate
Great review, thanks. Anything you didn't like? How was the screen at speed, buffet etc? Cheers.
Is a great bike I've looked down at side stand wow makes you wonder why Harley-Davidson makes the only bulletproof side stand in the motorcycle industry and I'm not a Harley fan
Great review. Still in love with my Rocket Roadster so cannot see making the leap, yet.
yeah I love my 2017 Rocket Roadster! Cant see myself making the leap either. My favorite thing about the new one is the single swing arm and the overall look! But as far as the ride I don't think it will be much different at least not 15,000 different lol.
Rocket man, burning out his fuse up here alone!
Nice review Rob. Taking this actual bike out on Saturday so thanks for running it in for me! You also rode past my house (almost) and past my work.
Enjoy David! Hope you manage to get out of the traffic
Me and my bike mate have it booked back to back with a Scrambler 1200 XE so we should have 2 hours? hopefully get out west to Dorking etc for some back lane fun
@@davidg1230 That sounds like a good plan - two great bikes to do it on as well!
Very good, comprehensive, coverage of this great bike! Watched a lot of the reviews, on this machine , this is the best!. Hope to have one of these bikes soon! Keep up the good work.
This is the second time in my life that I'm in love with a bike. First time was with the Kawasaki Z1 back in 1972. I like the Red Rocket 3 R my self but for £20K I will have to wait a few years till I can buy a second hand one.
Sounds like a plan - I'm sure a few will go back to the dealers after their PCP period is up because people won't want to settle the lump sum.
I think my favorite little detail is the third exhaust outlet coming out of the left side.
yeah but I really did prefer the 2 very big TOR tubes on my 2012 model !!! th-cam.com/video/HiPSq_VClbs/w-d-xo.html
Those were the days. When u could walk outside without wearing a mask. I hope everyone reading this is keeping safe
I just saw a brand new Rocket III 2500 GT today at Hermys Triumph and BMW in Pa. I couldn't believe how beautiful it was!!!
I have 400 miles on my Rocket 3 GT. Just bought it Feb, 2024. What a beast. The power is incredible. I think I will move it in my house and place on my Persion Rug. It is art. I'll purchase another one I think. Maybe the R model. I love it. My neighbor lets me ride his Busa. The Busa is slower. I have owned a lot of bikes including a Boss Hoss 502 and 350. Novelty bikes. No handling on the Boss Hoss. The 502 hurt my hips. You spread your legs like a Philippino whore to ride those bikes. Subic Bay was fun 35 years ago. I want comport. The Rocket 3 is great for day rides. Goldwing is good for trips.
First impression- unsafe driving in traffic distracted from review. Way too much faith in drivers of heavy vehicles not doing a sudden swerve, or an open door. Asking for trouble.
Drivers in London tend to know not to do anything too silly. Far too many bikes around.
Lane splitting like a boss. Wish I could do that legally here in my state in the US. As always, great review!
I think that’s legal only in California. Weird considering how regulation-happy that state is.
Sang presiden adalah maestro juga sangbegawan swata belomtentu itu adanya. Bisa ngak harga harga barang terpengaruh oleh sang yang tadi
Tryem untuk perdanaean ekosistem bagi yg masih hadir
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Excellent video, encouragement for me to take a test ride. You did seem to enjoy the ride yourself and I liked your one hand confident style !
Haha thanks. Normally I get comments telling me off for that. Who can’t ride with one hand?! What if you need to wipe your visor...?
I LOVE the bike. BUT I hate the stupid looking number plate thing over the back wheel. If I had one I'd get rid of it and put the plate underneath the back of the seat, along with the rear light etc. What are those things with the plate on? Some sort of sucky Euro law?
Good review, my favourite looking Triumph,
Cheers MM
This seems like a great platform for a touring bike, yet it hasn't really happened. When I bought my Road King 10 years ago, I was impressed by the motor. the brakes and the handeling, but in the features that touring riders care about, Triumph fell short. Triumph has continued to evolve but they haven't really cracked the Gold Wing and the Electra Glide markets. I'm more curious than critical.
They did some more touring specific variants of the old rocket so perhaps they’ll do one for this bike. Or perhaps it’s just not worth it... I’m sure they’ve done their market research
Picked up my new Rocket GT last week and put 400 miles on it. The only fly in the ointment is that the list of devices that are compatible with the $900 bluetooth module is extremely limited. The only two Android phones are the S8 and S9, both of which have been discontinued by Samsung. My headset, the Sena SRL Neotec 11, is also not compatible. The dealer, Mosites in North Versailles, PA has refunded me both the price of the bluetooth component and the labor involved in installing it. Excellent Customer Service at Mosites. Triumph After Sales in Atlanta was very supportive and coordinated with the dealer. In addition, they are going to escalate the problem with Triumph UK. Be careful if you need the bluetooth! Otherwise, its the best bike that I have ever ridden!
great review brother, will be checking one out in a couple of days purely for the experience of riding such a bike. Love the channel mate.
Cheers AE! Hope you enjoy the bike - it is indeed an experience. I’m heading out with Triumph to portugal in a few weeks to ride one on some proper roads - can’t wait
Any uncomfortable heat from the exhaust on your right leg ?
Best looking bike they made was the Triumph Trophy late 90's to early 2000's. The triple 900 or the 4 cylinder 12. Just horrible carburetor problems and constantly adjusting drive chain yuk
Didn’t notice it Richard, but I’m riding one again in Portugal in a few weeks so that’ll be the true test
MOTOBOB Wow some people get all the dirty jobs but someone has to do them right. 😂 we'll be safe and enjoy the trip, take plenty sunscreen. All the best from Canada 🇨🇦
Richard Short I’m willing to suffer for my art!
Yes, quite a bit of heat on the right thigh.
Motobob., Hello my friend. Sweet looking bike, both sides klook great. They added a color to the Silver Ice and Amp. And the Storm Grey of course. I like that the suspension is fully adjustable... Most newer bikes are. Please try something for me @MotoBob Take a stock bike out off the floor (no adjustments made to suspension) take for a gd ride... Then take the time to adjust your suspension, Especially if they are just some buttons to click click click... Take for a short ride, readjust the suspension... Then see how much you can love a mototobike. The Number one thing people Never Ever Ever Ever Ever do is adjust their suspension. Baby Not... It literally takes a few minutes with hand tools, and even faster (once you learn how to use the buttons and what they do) with the electrical, configuration on the small dash. Most Track riders never have or had their bikes suspension touched. Yes they may buy new forms, and spring when in most cases people in general never touch tyheirs and they could really enjoy riding... Actually their older bikes they've had for awhile would be an all new experience and fall back in love with their bikes. Even just adjusting their handlebars or clutch lever, brake levers. Guy's Gals.. do this and you'll be so happy you did. Take Care. Thanks Motobob.
does this thing compare to harley's low rider s? I have the low rider s and I love it but I want a cruiser that is faster but also decent at turning. Thanks for any replies!
This is worth a try for sure, but have you thought about a Diavel?
@@motobob I have not done research about that one yet and now i will. thank you for responding!
@@motobob is the Yamaha vmax worth a look or the ducati xdiavel?
Love everything about the bike except outdated twin headlights.Just ruins it for me.Most buyers with cash would be in 35-55 range and not kids and we like aesthetics of single headlights,I mean come on the whole hooligan thing is old now!
I guess they’re a signature feature of a lot of triumphs (tiger, speed triple, street triple all have twin headlights)
I looked at one and tried it out. It's lacking some quality for sure. Cheap ass gas cap set up If bags are important to you the mounting system is cheap and flimsy the bag wobble back and forth.After looking It's way over priced. Triumph can't match Japanese reliability at all.
£20000 and “all the bells and whistles “, but no mudguards. Or at least nothing that would actually keep the mud off this ridiculously expensive lump of a machine. Not for me.
Meanwhile in the USA Harley Davidson drops the V-rod and you compare that to a "Fatbob". I am V-rod owner and I think you could smoke me on that thing. I guess Harley gave up.
Whoa that's one sexy bike the only one I'll buy if i ever get a tourer
@Mike W hmm but sexy AF tho
Everything on this bike is a work of art. Even that exhaust. Compare with the ugly exhaust system on a BMW S1000RR. How do BMW manage to make that so ugly?
I realize that filtering is legal where you live, but where I'm at in the world, it's not. Freaks me out a bit watching it, lol. That said, great review, and I'm looking forward to buying one in 2024.
Triumph missed a trick here - it feels punchy because of the short gearing - but it's just not that quick. Should have been 200bhp to lug all that bulk - which would have been easy with a 2.5 litre engine.
had the older R3 and that was a beast this new one looks great cant wait for my test ride
Enjoy!
Fantastic video amazing bike looking forward to seeing more videos 👍
Triumph issued an unusual motorcycle, even though the speed was normal but I like to relax not for racing because it's very good touring. Although the price is unusual in Indonesia, "the price will never lie that suits this motorbike"
This is kinda like what Dodge did with the Challenger name. Other than the inline 3 this bike has nothing to do with the Rocket III. It was a cruiser bike now its a sport bike. Not to mention the 10 plus grand more and it doesn't make anymore torque. But then again most people just like to hear hp numbers and.
Had to stop watching half way through. His riding style gives me the willies, speeding in heavy traffic, splitting the lanes, constant lane changing, all speak toward the type of person that doesn't have accidents, but causes them from other people having to compensate for his poor riding skills. This is the type of rider that people shake their fists at, and give the rest of us a bad name.
We are living in funny times. There is a certain amount of excess and this bike proves that. It is way too big and too expensive. Triumph is hoping to cash in before people come to their senses. Couple that with the fact that there are enough unusual people to sustain (at least for a limited time), a purchase of such an outlandish product.
I think its a beauty especially the chrome tanked model. I agree they r too quiet but it sounds alot like my 75 t160 trident. I know these are totally new bikes but they make them close in look to classic triumph but you dont have to worry about oil leaks and getting stranded
I want this. This is the first good review I've seen. Thanks for putting it out there!
Cheers Wesley 🙌