Triumph Rocket 3R Top 5 Things
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Episode 7 in the Rocket Rides series, where I list the Top 5 Things to absolutely love about this bike, and Top 5 not so much. Enjoy.
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I am going to randomly comment on your comments. The seat is very comfortable, I have done the Iron Butt challenge (1000 miles in 24 hours) and the seat did a beautiful job. You said “just buy a bagger if you want storage” (paraphrasing), no I feel this is the most versatile motorcycle out there and I want to tour along with messing around with the sport bike crowd. So the panniers suit me. If you are just going to the nearest pub like most of you short distance riders then yea no panniers needed. But overall a great video, thanks. Ps, my biggest complaint has been the too tall kickstand.
I find that after about 2 hours in the saddle (at least on the R as it’s different) I need a break. Strange, as I have extra built in cushioning! 😂
I did say the stock panniers look great and it’s the range that lets you down, but it’s the massive 3rd party ones and the giant bolt on screens that I don’t get. Thanks for watching, let us know if you post any Iron Butt footage!
Iron Butt: anyone who has ridden a 1,000 miles in 24 hours is worth listening to.
the drop review is so clutchhh!! can you imagine how many views a drop test video would get
Haha, totally!! So you just let me know where and when and I’ll come film you dropping your bike! I did mine already, hurt too much to want to do it again…🤣
haha deal@@watchapexmedia
hopefully Im wearing my gopro when it happens@@watchapexmedia
I have owned the Rocket 3 GT since 2020 having done over 12000 KMS, I've owned 5 Harleys including a 2006 VRod plus a Yamaha Roadstar 1600 out of all these bikes the Triumph Rocket 3 GT is superior to all of the other bikes I have ever owned over the years this is the best bike I have ever owned in every aspect of this Rocket GT does everything right handling braking etc, I still get the greatest adrenaline rush when I'm on the freeway cruise control at 110 kph and I pull out to pass a slower car one quick twist on the twist grip and boom 180-200 kph within seconds what a BUZZ LOL ! The only thing that gives me the shits is every time I put petrol in it is that part of the tank that spits the fuel back at you and puts petrol on your paintwork!
I totally forgot to mention how annoying filling it can be, thanks for bringing it up! I got a decent splash the first time I did it, and since then (and after seeing that guy in the US have his catch fire and burn to the ground) I’ve been super paranoid and only ever let it trickle in at half trigger or less. I’ve found bringing the nozzle in backwards (pointing toward the back of the bike) seems to work best. But SUPER annoying! Did you see my video loading the Penner tune? Have you done that yet? Certainly amps up the adrenaline… Thanks for watching. 👍🏻
Do you only park in garage? I did 8000km in 1 month!
@@ichbinmartin No I ride it every chance I get! The only problem at the moment is that it's winter here in Australia and it has been one of the wettest years in 60 years and one thing I hate is riding in wet cold weather especially on this baby, I cannot get enough of that adrenaline rush which you understand having ridden your Rocket GT 8000 km in only a month!
@@heyhey1956 yesterday I returned from >600km trip. As I started, it was 15 Celsius and fog, on return 20C. But I agree riding in such conditions is not fun. I have now almost 10000km, and it looks that soon I should plan the service interval.
Good ride, Aussie? It's getting warmer here in USA. I pick up my 221 in three weeks from storage. Salt is washed off roads, just waiting for the last big snow. See you on your next ride.
Yeah mate, Land Down Under for the win. I live in one of the colder places here, but still the concept of wintering vehicles is foreign to us. No salted roads, no banks of snow, just turn on the heated grips and go! You actually have to travel up into the mountains for the short snow season we have. But I guess there is that awesome anticipation you get every year, just like getting on the bike for the first time all over again! Ride on... 😏
Great review and a gorgeous bike
Thanks mate, appreciate it. And thanks for watching. 👍🏻
On the open road, the best I've managed was about 205 miles on a full tank of gas. But that was non-stop go, no stopping, cruising roughly the speed limit and averaging ~51-52 MPG as per the indicator.
That’s a pretty good result, well done. I agree it’s not too bad cruising, but giving it the beans certainly punishes the economy! 😏
I'm old, had hundreds of bikes. No seat has been comfortable until my 221 GT. It's perfect. I never want to stop. Good riding.
have 9000km on my triple black r3 gt. well said for all about r3. absolute love it. the looking .the directly speed up.the braking force.if tank is 22~25L and add a reverse gear .and r3 will be one of best bike
Agree, not a lot wrong with it at all! Well done getting a triple black, great colour combo. The new colours they are offering now, not so much…😏 Thanks for watching.
I absolutely love mine. And it is the ABS module. Mine has been fine since the bleed and it's been nearly 2 years.
Yeah, have only had one bleed since new for mine, it’s been good since then. Not so lucky for others if the forums are anything to go by…
Great video. Collecting mine in 3 weeks!!
Awesome, you're gonna love it! Thanks for watching.
5:00 Nice setting/building/ruin.
I don't think the amount of tech is a positive point. That's where problems can arise. Nothing wrong with wanting luggage options. Some people want to tour. The panniers they supply aren't too bad, apart from the zips. 18 litres of fuel: okay if you're in the First World.
Interesting video. I'd love an R.
When I test ride the R model, I thought the weight/size was a shock as I thought it felt a bit small…..but in saying that, I have an 05 Rocket and also had an 07 Rocket Touring at the time, both of which are much bigger and heavier than the new ones, which is also why I didn’t buy a new one, as I love the feel of the older ones…
I agree they aren't for everyone. I always thought the original Rocket was an engineering feat on release, and new someone who had one and loved it. But I never got past some of the styling cues on that bike, but the update struck the right balance between retro and modern for me. Love it! Thanks for watching.
Some of us want a Rocket3R bagger! Or be able to tour it. The Corbin rear fender/larger panniers look to fit, gets rid of that ugly hugger/license contraption and keeps the rain off the pillion's back.
To each their own mate, like I said. But I don’t think anyone’s really “touring” it when it’s loaded up and can only take 18 litres in the tank, you’d have to stop sooo many times! Triumph should’ve put a larger tank on the GT. Are you doing it? How many k’s/miles are you getting fully loaded with the missus on the back? 🤔
Una preciosidad, saludos desde Margos, Perú.
Thanks! And thanks for watching.
I agree with your list for the most part with some additions. Although it's the nicest bike I've ever owned in over 37 years of riding, it's not without issues:
Bluetooth module- if you just want to listen to music and use the bikes controls to change songs and volume, it all works but the bike forces you to connect your bluetooth earbuds to the bike's system and it's volume cap is too low. They need to add a toggle to the phone app that lets your "phone to earbuds" connection stay active without the bikes BT taking over the first pause in the music. Either that or raise the volume for us half deaf folks who went to too many metal concerts.
Wireless keyfob- I honestly don't see the point in this. It adds needless and expensive tech to solve an issue that didn't need solving. It's a point of failure if you key sensor doesn't work properly or your key fob battery fails. I know there's a sensor under the left side seat you can use if the battery fails (I've had to use it.)
Ball heater- I wish there was a way to stop the frame from heating up right under the seat. I know the frame is attached to the engine but surely there would be a way to isolate that section. I guess that's always been an issue with Rockets though.
That's all I have. The bike is otherwise fantastic and I love it.
I’ll agree the Bluetooth module is finicky, I talk about it in my ride tech video. Not perfect, but useable. I have a Sena 10U for Shoei (I don’t use earbuds) and my volume seems ok. I also set it up with no direct connection from my phone to the headset, they rely on the bike to connect. Also, my dealer just flashed my BT module with an update, and call quality has improved. A lot. You might want to get that done.
My key fob has been great since I moved it to always be in my right jacket pocket and it’s on the original battery 15 months later.
You know, I’ve never noticed heat under the seat, only the pipes. That’s odd, especially as you’re literally the first person I’ve heard mention it? How long do you stay in the saddle for typically? And what sort of climate! It may be because I don’t ride much in the height of summer here, too hot in all the gear…🤔
Thanks for watching.
@@watchapexmedia I think larger balls may be more sensitive to the heat maybe 😂
@@SeldarionRides I didn’t want to say anything, but…. 🤣
@@SeldarionRides 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
i agree about the tank. coming from an africa twin with a 25 litre tank I really miss the longer range.
Yeah, total bummer they made it smaller from the last model. Looks the business though! Thanks for watching.
@@watchapexmedia im curious though, is yours a gt that you changed the foraward controls to mid? or is it a R that you added the windscreen and pillion backrest?
@@miniscribbler7638 Nice pickup! Mine’s actually a red R (rear set pegs and shorter bars) to which I added the GT screen and backrest. Also added heated grips, Bluetooth module, quick shift and sport mirrors. Had the tail rack as well, but it’s sorta pointless so it got unbolted and sits on the shelf. 😏 Have a bunch of CarbonFBR parts on the way, a Denali mini sound bomb horn and the Triumph accessory socket so I can plug in a trickle charger over winter. Stay tuned for the big install day video!
@@watchapexmedia very nice :) i went the other way lol, i bought the 221 special gt and removed the windsceeen and the pillion backrest and seat, my knees cant handle mid controls anymore. i have the quickshift ordered, looking forward to it ive heard its really smooth. cheers mate, i look forward to the install video.
@@miniscribbler7638 you’re gonna love the QS, I promise. I liked the colour combo on the 221, hence why I’m blacking out a bit of the bike with carbon. 😏
Thanks for this great video!
Have you ever thought of trying out the Corbin seat? They do look to be comfortable from the photos I’ve seen. Do you have any experience with them?
I haven't tried one, no. Not a fan of some of the styling, plus they have been getting a lot of bad feedback in the forums over the last couple of years about fit problems and QC issues. I'm ok with the stock seat for the type of rides I do these days. Thanks for watching!
@@watchapexmedia Thank you for the reply!
Approximately for how many miles or for how many hours do you think you’d be comfortable on the stock seat? Also, have you taken a pillion? What how did they find the passenger seat?
@@dlmp70 I’ve only done probably two hour stints in the saddle between stops, and that was enough to start wishing for a bit more comfort. But I’m not a small guy, so weight plays into that. I don’t get back pain, it’s just a “pain in the butt” so to speak. The range of the tank means you aren’t getting more than 3 hours of highway time before stopping to fill it anyway. The pillion seat on the R is fairly small, and while I haven’t had anyone on it yet, by all accounts it’s not great unless the passenger is tiny. The GT has a bigger pillion, but would still not be ideal for long periods.
@@watchapexmedia Thanks a lot for the info! Please keep up the great work!
Well done sir.
Why thank you. 😄
Apex, have you ever had any issues with scraping your pegs because of lean angles? Is it possible to have the pegs raised 1 inch or 2 inches higher?
The pegs are adjustable, but it's not like you get inches (plural) of adjustability. I adjusted the suspension and don't touch the pegs much anymore, so I'm happy.
@@watchapexmedia 👌
I just bought the limited edition 2022...
Only managed 80 km so far due to our sad winter....
New Zealand 🇳🇿.
Get out in the rain it's fun fellow rocket rider 🥶
That’s barely the ride home from the dealer! Having pretty serious winters where I am, I feel your pain. 😏
Don't tell anyone I got the bike delivered
@@paulous1325 you should be ok, I don’t think anyone else can read this. Wait…. Oh…. 😂
Watching this as an American is terrifying
Do the tank pads match in red coloring with the bike?
I have both a set from Trik in the UK and a set from Lamonster in the US. I used the Trik ones as they are bigger and don't reverse the Union Jack on the left side. It's not a perfect match, as the red is a lighter shade and the pattern is made to look "weathered" so the colours vary across the pad. I still think it looks great though. They were also cheaper. The Lamonster ones are probably a closer red but still weathered and like I said, smaller and the left one is reversed.
@@watchapexmedia Thank you. A small thing but a big thing for us who care about the small details. Appreciate it.
Hail Britania, Britania rules the roads.
Hi there mate, I noticed you have the pillion rider backrest on yr R. Did you install that? I know that the GT has that as standard. I'm planning to get a new GT next yr so I decided to see one in the flesh and actually got onto one! Sex on wheels I say!!! I've had all the Japanese bikes in my life and I was looking at getting the Ducati Multistrada V4 but when I saw the Triumph Rocket 3gt, it was instant love!
Hey Rob, yeah I got the dealer to add it when I bought it. Really liked the red that only came with the R and knew I wouldn’t like the forward pegs. So I optioned the pillion backrest, GT screen, quickshifter, Bluetooth module and the sport mirrors.
You’re right to love it, they are such cool things. Depending on your size, you may prefer rear set pegs even with a GT. But what ever you choose, you’re gonna love it! Thanks for watching. 👍🏻😎
@@watchapexmedia thanks mate, I was thinking exactly that by changing the gear and brake pedals closer,quick shift definitely and I'm sure the gt comes with Bluetooth as standard I think. Have a great weekend!
@@robertmassolini4503 the BT module is optional on both bikes, but the GT does get the heated grips as standard but I had to option them on my R. Be aware that depending on the devices you have, the BT module may not perform as expected and it gets a lot of hate in the forums from people who couldn’t get it to work. Go check out my Ride Tech video where I talk about the foibles and how I set it up.
@@watchapexmedia thanks mate 👍 shall do.
Sorry to hear about your drop how did you pick it back up?
After tearing my hamstring and having only 1 good leg, I basically had to leave it on its side for an hour until a mate could come over and we lifted it together and put it back in the garage. $75 plastic part and it was right as rain. Lucky. Thanks for watching!
I have a Kawasaki GTR 1400 after 4 years riding it im ready for a change, i had bagger in the past so im no strager riding them.But had no chance of demo ride the rocket 3 so i ave no idea what is like riding it, i have to watch youtube video to have an idea.So im still wondering to make to move or not.
I had the same problem with mine, couldn’t find a demo to ride. UA-cam videos and just the look of the thing sold me. No regrets, hence why I’m documenting the journey on this channel for anyone wondering. Pull the trigger, you’ll love it! 😏 Thanks for watching.
Call around. Any dealerships by me at least offer a test ride. I went from a Harley Sport Glide to this. Odd switch, yes. But so far I'm pretty pleased with the Rocket. On the highway I'm able to get 38mpg. The seat is ok, but it's not that comfy for me. After about 100 miles I'm pretty sore. But otherwise it has been stellar. I get ALOT of people asking me about it. It pulls really hard when you want it to. No matter what speed, the fuel injection is very smooth. No power surges or anything. It does throw off some heat, but you don't notice it while going faster than say 25mph. I can't really say anything negative about it.
I had a 2014 Kawasaki Concours and the power is very similar. I have a 221 GT and they are both somewhat top heavy. You would have no problem riding a R3. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
And the horn? I love my gt but a scooter horn!
Oh yeah, totally crap! Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for the next episode where I add the Denali Mini Sound Bomb to replace the Roadrunner horn, add the Triumph auxiliary power port, and add many $$$ worth of carbon fibre parts! 🙂
Gt owner, the thing I dislike most is the keyless fob. It discharges over a short period of time. I swap the battery every 3 months or so because it goes flat. I always turn the fob off when the bike is not running. If they persist in the keyless ideal why could in not be rechargeable? The other main gripe is the cheap look of fuel tank cover.
I’ll admit I have not had issues with the fob myself. After getting the key warning on my very first decent ride (see first video on the channel) I moved it to my right jacket pocket and it’s been good ever since. My theory was the front sensor and the rear left sensor might get confused if the both saw the key so I put my body on the way of the rear one. Seems to have worked. Also, if you keep burning through batteries, yours might be faulty. I’m on the same battery going on 15 months now? 🤔 Thanks for watching.
Zero aftermarket mods😮
Maybe not zero, but not a lot... Getting better though with time, so that's promising.
Where did you get these knee pads?
They are from Trikstore.uk as I found them the cheapest. They were also larger than the Lamonster Garage equivalents and the design went to the edge without a border.
Crash bars available?
Not really, as they would have to mount to the engine (no lower frame, engine as stressed member) which sort of defeats the purpose...
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Stuck key? I highly recommend a mechanical keyboard if your budget allows! 😇
You know if you talk less and don't do videos you can hit those apex's perfectly ;-)
Good point, well made! 😂
You had me at hey bales 😆🥹🤪
I’ve just put a deposit down on a new 3. And then see this say 5 thing I hate…….. and was like ohhhhhhh no.
But now the 5 things not to like.
SOLD 🎉❤
Ha! I'll admit, the 5 things to hate might've been click bait... 😉 Well done getting one, you're going to love it. Thanks for watching.