New 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm - Review | Is faster better?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มิ.ย. 2024
- From what was already the World's largest production motorcycle engine, Triumph has extracted an extra 15hp from the 2.5-litre three-cylinder heart that powers the Rocket 3 model. Celebrating the model's 20th anniversary, the British manufacturer has unveiled updates for 2024, so BikeSocial's Michael Mann went to the South of France to see what it's all about.
➡️ The full review is on BikeSocial: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial...
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro and engine noise
02:00 - Onboard. Model overview
04:15 - Model history
07:40 - Road handling
12:30 - Engine note & switchgear
14:32 - Torque, brakes & suspension
18:45 - Price & economy
21:45 - Verdict
25:58 - Bennetts insurance
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Astonishing bike. Bennett's reviews get better and better. Great hosts with epic knowledge. . Properly detailed reviews. Beautiful camera and production work.
I’m blushing. On behalf of all of our presenters and editors, thank you!
@@bennettsbikesocial Most welcome. And thank you guys for the videos.
I agree 100%.
It's true, you guys are top tier now 👍
Kindly, can we please fire the Euro 5+ Commission and the EPA Council in America. At what point do consumers say no? It is ok to make incremental requests, and incremental improvements. But you cannot simultaneously withhold patents, and also demand a 50% reduction in emissions. There has to be some fair balance, and Euro 5+ isn't fair to consumers or manufacturers. What they are trying to do is cleverly remove gasoline vehicles through a legal loophole, blaming their cessation on "pollution." It's time to kindly put a stop to these impossible new emissions laws.
Still deeply in love with my 2022 GT. Fantastic bike that has more than enough power and is superbly comfortable. Great design that still makes me look back whenever I park up and walk away from it with a huge grin on my face.
The Terminator would ride this bike if T2 were filmed today. What a monstrous beast of a machine.
So glad Triumph made the new Rocket , i traded a 2020 Gsxr1000R for a Rocket 3r and have no regrets, the torque just makes me smile ever time i get on it .The quickshifter is ok not great compaired to the Gsxr .The handling will surpise a lot of folks as its fine concidering the weight of the bike .The Triumph engineers did a great job on this bike the quality of finish is superb and who ever designed the rear footpegs deserves a pay rise .As for the extra power if you have the older model ie not a storm then a re map will give you the same if not more power than the storm .
Love watching the shots of the suspension working 🙂
I have the TFC model, same power output of these new Storms. Phenomenal bike. After 4 years of ownership, still love it!
Love my Rocket 221 R.
Bought the original in 2004, then another in 2018, then my 221R 😘
For the past couple of years local dealers have been offering anywhere from $5k-$8k off on previous year models for the Rocket. If it had a reverse function, I might add one to the stable. 700lbs is more than I want to wheel around my garage.
They got the engine right! They didn't switch to the weird T Plane crankshaft that is used in the Tiger 900. You can hear the velvety smooth sound of the proper original Triumph triple engine configuration, it sounds really smooth, and not rough and rumbly.
Over 80,000 miles on my 2020 GT and I still get the stupid grin when I crank the throttle. I changed to the mid pegs though, a great change for me. along with the quick shifter.
is it easy to change it ?
@@flesz_ I had the dealer so it because some folks have been having issues with the back brake.
I would love to see this engine on a gigantic sports bike!
It is! The Rocket R! ☺
Beautifully reviewed, and ridden, by the looks of it Sir.
But. No. Put aluminium boxes on it and it would be about as heavy as a GS Adventure..
Just too much of everything.
But if it gets people interested in bikes, that's reason enough for it's existence.
That's the great thing about bikes. Something for everyone.
Ride safe and happy travels 👍
Thank you for that, it’s a wonderfully unique motorbike that gets everyone (even non-riders) talking. Probably the largest magnet for interested folk that I’ve ridden.
All the best, Michael
Triumph had demo of their new lineup yesterday in my area. They had advertised ahead for weeks that the Rocket3 would be one of the bikes to try. I go there, just to be told that they had sold it off and did not have any other to demo. They even tried to sell me a Speed Triple I wasn`t even allowed to demo.
very nice essay :-)
i live in grasse near cannes...
had you had the opportunity to test the 2020 rocket but with the new mapping that removes restrictions because of standards or not? because the new rocket is also penalized by that.
by doing this update we find the real bike from what I've read on the various forums.
see you soon and keep up the good work.
awesome 🎉
Rocket 3 is definitely a bike on my "must own one day" list... but the price, even the older used ones!
Faster is always Better!!!
I have a 2016 Triumph Rocket III that's highly modified & highly customized. Carpenter Racing built up the engine, trans & clutch to full race specs. 12:1 compression, 260hp & 190ft/lbs of torque on 89 pump gas, no ethanol, to the rear wheels. It had 145hp & 160ft/lbs of torque with mild tune before engine work, basically stock.
It was a blast to ride then, but after Carpenter Racing, it's a Truly Utter Beast and a Blast to ride. It will make the most seasoned rider giggle 😂 so, bigger and more powerful is Always Better. Stay Safe Ya'll 😅
260 at the wheel!!! You just have arms like The Hulk. Are you in the UK? I might have an invite for you…
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No, I'm in the US. You don't need Hulk arms if you have a riders backrest. I converted my Roadster into a Solo bike. I don't dare give anyone a ride on it now.😎
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I've got it set up like the GT. Forward foot controls, and 18" apehanger handlebars. Almost all Blacked out.
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I've had it up to 168mph, never hit full throttle and I had to back off because I ran out of road.
The speedo only goes to 140mph, so I used a GPS 1/4 mile app for the phone. It works well!😅
@@AGRIV8TD1963 we’ll hopefully have some content later this summer that’ll float your boat. Stay tuned!
Almost bought one, but the tank is just too wide for me. My hips were not happy on just a 15minute test ride. Go figure! Beautiful bike!
Thanks for the informative and balanced review. You were blessed with an excellent road to try the machine out. But I will stick with my baby litre bike. I would give myself a cardiac arrest just manoeuvering that giant in my garage, and having dropped it I wouldn't be able to get a forklift in there to pick it up again. Fifty-five years ago my 650 Bonneville was a Big Bike!
You’re most welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it. “Baby litre bike” 😂, yes this does seem out of place… but in a good way!
Cheers, Michael
Want a R3 for my 40th
You like the riding position better on the R model over the GT. Is that primarily due to the foot peg placement? I was under the impression that the foot pegs had different positions to be moved... either forward or backwards. If the GT's pegs could be moved rearward, would that make it better for you?
Probably so, by moving the pegs my weight would then shift and there's every chance it would be easier on my coccyx over a longer distance. It's not particularly dramatic and with a shuffle in the saddle or a leg stretch I'm sure I'd cope! Good point though.
You can move it and I did that on my 23R3GT.
Really, how well does it compare to bikes in the £20k price range?
Oh, if they only would make a touring version with a little more fairing and wind protection, I could consider that over my K1600GT....Just love big torquey motorbikes!
The Rocket 3 has always been a marvel of engineering and excess. It's one of those bikes that nobody needs but I think a lot of us want to try at the very least even if like me you aren't into cruisers. The same goes for the Vmax although a little less refined but bonkers for it. I used to work with a bloke who built a supercharged Rocket 3, madness. In this case we are seeing more power but with a lot of bikes we are seeing increased capacity just to override the ever restrictive Euro #insert number here#. That system isn't really working as bikes just get larger capacity to get around it, you're already paying top whack VED for a "mid range" bike nowdays so why not go bigger.
could you compare avons and metzelers?
Magnificent! Very exciting motorcycle, but immatriculation tax is way too high (2500 euros) here in Belgium for such a bike that I’m sure I wouldn’t keep very long. Changing bike every year, too much money lost in very short time. Too bad otherwise I would very well be tempted.
Amazing machines, but save yourself a few grand and the normal one mapped, relatively easy to do and +35bhp readily accessible
Fantastic bike. I would love one but too heavy for me to push around.
Did they ever put an overdrive gear on it, or just add more power. I'll watch the review. But I don't understand why they didn't focus on the gear ratios. It didn't need more power, it needed a super tall overdrive gear.
The problem with the storm is that it was obsolete before it started. Maybe if there were more substantial changes, but power being the selling point is a miss. It’s well known the pre-storm bikes respond extremely well to a tune and can easily exceed the storms numbers for less money.
They should have used the Sunbeam name and kept Rocket 3 for a sports 3.
i am more interested in the roads which you were riding? they look insane for a sports bike kind of riding as well
They were fab, in good condition with some wonderful scenery too. We headed north-west from Cannes up to Castellane (D6085 and D4085) then east over to Entrevaux (N202) and back down to Nice (D6202) and returned to Cannes.
@@bennettsbikesocial Thanks for sharing. noted this route down
They already made a 180 bhp rocket before
I was surprised how small these are in real life. Much prefer the 2.3.
Quick shifter should be standard on a bike like this and it's price
E5 and E5+ emissions are the same, only the monitoring is new.
Maybe a Ducati Diaviel would be my choice it I wanted to get a muscle cruiser
The only thing I would have liked to see is reverse. For such a big bike it would have been nice.
Let's be honest, it's not really any different to the previous version. Still a crackin' bike, and if I ever get a garage queen, this will be it.
Why do they make increadible bikes an a pathetic 18ltr tank!!!
Surely 25-30 would be better?🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
They could, I’m sure. But it’d add another 7-10kg minimum and the dynamics of the bike would be affected too. Trust me, those Triumph engineers didn’t just select an 18-litre tank for a giggle.
@@bennettsbikesocial yeah I hear ya.
I’m thinkin bikes like this just eat miles effortlessly but, 18ltrs is what 2-2.5hrs in the saddle on European rds, so, 120 miles??
I love this bike but, I’d be using it to travel big distances so, if you’re lookin at every couple of hrs with all the luggage on , I guess that’s not too bad but, if your gonna be fillin up every hour or so, that’s goin to be a pain in the ass as well as the wallet.
I think it’s KTM that has the 30ltr tank which runs down the side of the engine leaving I think 20ft r tank.
The low slung fuel also helps with the balance.
I’m thinkin where can you get a tank made fore this, to be made?
Expensive but worth it in the long run.
Proper screen the stick you mentioned an that’s about it for changes.
Now all I need is the 25k or so.😂😂😂😂
Great review an Thankyou for the chat mate.
Be safe be lucky an be well out there.
@@paulcoverdale8312 Ride safe, sir 👍🏻
Triumph should have found a way to mount the fuel pump outside rather than inside the fuel tank .I own a 3R and its ok on fuel for me but if you are hammering it that tank seems small .
Only one word in my opinion… Why?
Why not?
@@Osaka_Ai excess but hey some men love chubby women
@@deusexmachinawl so?
Meh, speed limits are still the same, ergonomics are weird, performance won't match sport touring bikes, no practicality...seems like it's just a machine for posing on? Fair enough if you want to pose, it's good for that.
Not worth the upgrade...the extra power and torque would not be noticeable....unless you want the blacked out look certainly not worth it.
Open wide and scream Rrrrrrrrrrrr……..
The euro crap makes me laugh , get the bike home change a framework things euro 4/5 gone,boom boom
Nah
Ridiculous money. Too smooth & quiet. Lacks soul.
Because of the silly regulations
You can always do the map and change exhaust,
Intake and exhaust upgrades will solve that Dood!😅 The quality, fit & finish on that bike is second to None. It handles incredibly well, and looks like it's worth twice it's MSRP. It's worth every penny Ya'll 😎
@@AGRIV8TD1963 Exactly! The fit and finish is actually better than that of a ducati v4 R !!
Weird when you pay the same for an out going R1M which is a total one trick pony where the Rocket can do lots. All top flagships are around this amount now, its only your opinion that it is ridiculous, I suggest its a lot less ridiculous than compared to a Tesla which looses value like its on fire where this will hold its value for years… just saying….
@@TommieTrumper-TFC1200
Well Put!!!😅
Stop talking so we hear the sound of the engine !!!
Overpriced.