Triumph Rocket fun with Harley Nightster
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- On my way to work recently when a kid on a nice looking Harley Nightster (I think) comes along... Had some fun, I'd just put some new highway pegs on my Rocket and they weren't 100% secure so didn't want to go too nuts!
This is also my first real go at using Final Cut Pro...not too bad an effort even if I do say so myself!
The music I found on UA-cam, by Downpitched ... sorry for no other audio, mic wasn't yet setup... hope you enjoy though!
No matter what you ride. Just shut up n ride. No class distinctions amongst cruisers, sportsbikes, standards, adventure bikes, etc. This is the essence of riding. Friendship, brotherhood n just having fun no matter what you ride..
Well said Bob. I've been riding for 48 years, I've had 5 Harleys, 2 BMWs, 2 Nortons, a Kawasaki1100 a Yamaha 1300 and 2 Triumphs. I would never criticize anyone's bike. Even if you can only afford a moped, it's more fun than 4 wheels.
Triumph Rocket is such a rad bike. Good vid dude!
Yeah it is a world of difference on an R3 plus the mid mount controls are a different feel. The video just shows youre the more CAUTIOUS and MATURE rider. In my career ive seen too many gorey accidents involving motorcyclists. Seeing blood oozing from a helmet has a long lasting affect on people. Take care of that beast and if youre in houston, ill try and keep up with ya for a cool TRIUMPH photo opportunity!
Evo........I own a 2009 HD NIGHTSTER 1200 with arlen ness intake, vance n hines exhaust, screamin eagle clutch kit and its pretty damn quick. I have tried to run neck and neck with a rocket lll before but theres no way in hell i couldve kept up or beat that thing. Bottom end was my only advantage off the line but as soon as I exit 1st gear....the rocket was already in front of me. Now I own a brand new TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 1600 and its such a world of difference compared to harley. Its a thrill to ride and its got lots of power on tap but its nothing compared to the rocket lll. If I was taller and my pockets were deeper, id be purchasing a rocket by now. Totally hatin on ya! Ride safe brother
haha, yeah that T-bird is sweet, I trid one out but didn't find it very comfortable, compared with all the other Triumph cruisers…strangely. The R3 fits nicely, but yeah I can't imagine being any shorter (I'm 6'1") and riding it…the bars on full lock are a long way away!
It's rare I even open up the throttle 100% to be honest, and didn't even in this video…regardless, that Harley was quick that I had to actually think about what gear I was in!
you too man, ride safe!
Enjoy yourself my friend. Feel free to put a FOR SALE sign on that R3 so I can come take it off your hands bro!
ah haha! yeah i doubt I'll be selling it…taking it to Carpenter Racing for some major work is a possibility though!
popeyevalls how tall are you im 5'7 and have almost enough to purchase a 2017 rocket 111 but haven't seen one up close and im not sure if I can even touch the ground on it
I test road a Rocket when they first came out and was very impressed. I actually had gone to try a Thruxton which was a major disappointment after the R3. Now have an Electraglide ultra and no way would I challenge an R3 unless the road had a lot of curves. Real nice video and I subscribed because of it. Still love the R3.
Got rid of my Ultra so I could get a beefed up R3... not a harley in the valley that can catch me after 50 mph... I go out looking for Hayabusa's now just to have some competition... 8-)
I had a 79 Triumph Bonneville T-140 E and now own a 2014 Harley Sportster "48" Love them both.
+Tom Boyte I still have my 1976 Triumph T140V and 1993 H-D Sportster, and now a new 2015 H-D FLHP Road King Police.
My 1976 Triumph Bonneville beat ever street bike on Long Island for 10 consecutive years in cafe races.
Great video and thanks for sharing! It's funny cause this Harley rider will tell everyone now he blew away a Rocket III.
Motonosity sent me here, I love the Rocket III if I were to get a muscle Cruiser it would be a Rocket III or a V-Maxx glad you have some time to stretch it's legs a little bit.
You people keep bashing on the video just because if the music. But I liked it.
If you nit-wits would just read the description, you'd see that the only reason he put music in over the audio was because he does not yet have a mic set up.
Sheesh.
Both riders exceeding 100mph, and both trusting to the protective powers of a cotton T shirt. Epic fail.
yep, you're absolutely right, can't argue with that.
evo moto We know the risks, we pay our money, and we make our choices. In summer I ride in jeans (which won't do much) with a leather jacket, or sometimes a hoody, orrrr just a shirt. It isn't anybody else's business but mine.
Granted, I wouldn't if I were riding spiritedly... And certainly not like the guy on the Harley, who was riding like a pillock, and giving motorcyclists a bad name.
I'd wager many of the finger-waggers on here drive without a seatbelt because it's legal where they come from. It's just as stupid IMO.
@@scratchnsniff7528 That's what we'll put on your headstone. "nobody's business but mine " LOL
Zero fucks given.
If I were a betting man I'd say you live in Austin... that dude on that sporty knows how to ride that thing. A rarity in the world of Harley Davidson.
Yes sir, Austin, TX… yeah he can ride, not sure he needed to throw it around that much but fun to watch nonetheless!
that Harley was fast. but the rocket is just crazy I love it.
Sweet video. I was surprised how well the harley kept up with you.
Damn I gotta give that nightster some credit...pretty fast acceleration for a harley
I was impressed for sure
evo moto how fast were y'all riding, I cant tell for sure
too fast! lol
get a good 1200 sportster and it will see of most of the bigger Harley's!!!!!!
caleb colburn For reference 70 is vertical on the speedo, 140 is the last mark on it....
I have a Rocket III and a Breakout. have no idea who the limpdick riding the Trumpet is ? but he could have easily wop-waded the Hog. The guy on the Nightster just has bigger balls and can ride!
An Oddity; two guys in the same town not afraid of the throttle and having some fun...also both knew when to back off of it.
Holly shit I didn't know Harley can be that quick!
Now that looked like good fun, dude! Nice thing about bikes, you can bump into some random folk and still have good ride together. Ride safe.
yep, we stopped and chatted for a while…cool kid, he can ride that thing!
I bought one Rocket III just two week ago and is Amazing Bike (only ride on inside parking) Winter time Toronto he he he
congratulations! you'll love it!
Holy crap the music blows
The Rocket is an Awesome Bike. Props to the Britts
If you've never rode a Nightster you will be surprised at how fast they are. Mod the exhaust and intake. Remap with a power commander 5 and the bike will go faster than you can handle it.
+Andy Your definition of fast and mine are obviously very different...you could put a blower on that Harley and it still wouldn't touch a Rocket...
+bopper dave Apples to oranges.
+Andy I'm not the one who posted the video, and people are making comparisons between these two bikes because they're both in the video...all I am pointing out is there is no comparison between these two bikes...and obviously anyone who rides a Rocket would be able to handle the Harley modded the way you mentioned as even a stock Rocket would still be much faster...
Was sad to see you let a Harley pull that far away from you so many times. But then again youve got to worry about hitting all that oil that is probably leaking out of his bike.....
haha, I was letting him go ahead a number of times yeah, don't be sad :)
I have no doubt about that. Ive driven a lot on roads like you were on with a straight truck or car but only a little bit on a bike, glad I dont live close to big cities because it is way to fun flying by traffic like you were. Its fun going fast but so much funner when you know anyone around you couldnt keep up.
Awesome video man, that looked so fun!
Like this video even better the third time watching it!
Great video man!! My best riding buddy has a sportster 48, they cant touch a rocket obviously but they certainly are little hot rods!!
yeah this one was surprisingly quick!
Nice Vid!!! How much fun was that?!?!?!? Subscribed.
That guy was enjoying the fuck outta that nightster!
Riding a cruiser going that fast takes more skills than riding a sport bike that fast.
evo! I really wish I could ride a bike with you sometimes, your videos are really funny and cool you deserve a lot more subscribers :D
+Let'sPlayOnkel thanks dude! you never know, one day I might ride through Europe…
evo moto oh that would be awesome riding with you :D Anyway keep up the good work on youtube :D
Came here by word of royal Jordanian! Gotta say you've got a good thing going here, +1 sub!
NobleCow cheers for the sub and kind words!
I have never seen a Harley ridden so... aggressively
zMotoWolf ............. watch them on a flat track
+zMotoWolf LOL he'll probably have to put new rings and new push rods in when he gets back home LOL... EVO POS
that's funny.......I'm thinking of getting a rocket
+greenmarine5 buy a Harley and buy the best , ride a mile and walk the rest .
it's not the size of the dog, but the size of the fight in the dog. sorry fellow that pitt bull was running rings around you. I am a great rifle shot, but a SOCOM sniper would do me in. Man's got to know his limitations.
That Harley guy got balls though
Much respect and this is coming from a Harley rider! I would love to add a Rocket 3 to my collection.
Cheers Mike, not a Harley fan myself but there are some out there that catch my eye for sure!
45 years on hogs and just bought my first R3.... cannot wait for spring in NW Montana...
It's cute watching you guys trying to ride fast on big, not fast bikes... I do love the Rocket though!
Patrick Wheeler you clearly have no clue what you're talking about.
Harley's aren't designed to be fast, hens they are not...
Patrick Wheeler again, you don't know what you're talking about. For a cruiser, the sportster is fast. Torque out the ass. If you've ever ridden one, you'd know.
You're right, I was comparing it's 67 horsepower and 72 lb feet of torque to something like a Yamaha R1 which has 200 horsepower and 82 lb feet of torque and weighs over 100 lbs less... But hey, I do appreciate you typing like a grown up. A lot of people giving their opinion try top act tough by cussing and swearing and calling names. After doing a little research that Sportster is pretty fast, I could see myself on one someday, when I'm older. As long as you're on two wheels, I'm cool with that! Good day sir!
Patrick Wheeler it's all good man. I try not to be a dick...at least all the time. Haha.
youve earned my sub,now keep up the good work.
They built the Concorde to keep up with the Triumph Rocket!! Police choppers got no chance .
Hahahaha
Rule Britannia!!!
Scoliosis boy on the Sporty is pretty quick but the tank never even broke a sweat.
Next to the triumph the harley looks like a girls bike
I suppose the theory of wearing gloves with nothing more than a t-shirt on the torso is, if you have an accident doctors can always attach your hands to your shoulders. lol
The link of the smartphone support for this wonderful bike? Nice video!
When I saw Evo move ahead of the other guy, I forgot it wasn't a race and mind started thinking 'Go, Evo, Go go!!' ^.^;
Looks like a good time😉
and you picked this music why?
I love the video, both riding in a very friendly way thats the way allways shoud be :-) anyhow let me whisper to you one thing, When you are the power and the best one, you dont have to prove it anyway, couse is too obvios,so u did the right thing well done (Rocket God of Bikes) thanks a lot for the video you made my day.
thank you :)
Nice Video my 2008 Rocket 3 eats just about any bike on the road !
The dude on the rocket was just playing look at his tach he was only at about half throttle when in 5th gear !
Thanks Pete,
Yeah I wasn't going too hard on the Rocket, if I was, I'd have tucked down for better aerodynamics, that thing is as aerodynamic as a brick wall!
I've had Harleys and since 09 ride a R3 ......that was no stock Harley.
+Martin Prickett Who rides a stock harley.
Also ride a rocket and have tons of friends with modded harleys, hes not pushing pace
@@geoff3379 please I live in Harley country my rocket with a tune curbs yall
@@bkj427dvl Nice.
@@bkj427dvl that wasn't what I was saying.We all know supersports and liter bikes are faster..we all got that.What I was saying is that no keeps a harley stock for long before they start to modify it.It is simply the freedom of owning a harley.
yeah, it is fun for sure, love surprising people with how quick it is…
can't wait to get my Daytona back on the road though
I think u where just playing with him
Weird how in the US everyone drives at what speed they want in what lane they want. In Europe, the inside lane is slow, the middle lane is faster and outside lane is the fast lane.
it's supposed to be that way here in the US too..bunch of idiots over here
Its supposed to be that way, but the US has no discipline. I’ve driven in Germany dozens of times and its a pleasure, people pass left and get right, or they stay left and haul ass. You don’t hold that left lane in Germany unless you are over the ton.
It's called FREEDOM....bitch
@@dickjohnson5025 Last time I rode in Germany I was flat out on my Rocket and was being passed like I was standing still. Over 150 MPH, not sure how much over as that's as far as my clocks go and still in the inside lane. You never cruse in the outside lane no matter how fast your going! Once you have passed move back.
rufus rozelaar I agree, but more than a few times when I have driven in Germany I have seen a Porsche or Audi in the far left lane and staying there because their speed is so far above all the other vehicles. Like you, I was driving a Benz sedan, had it pretty much maxed at 140 and got passed like I was standing still
Music went great with the video.
love this video, so glad i found it again
How cool is that big 2.3?
glad to hear it!
oh it's fun to say the least… lots of torques!
it's funny, most people are intimidated by it, but it's so easy to ride.
cheers for the sub btw, much appreciated!
Sweet Triumph, looking fwd on getting one...i am looking at an 05 r3 with 8k's, any advise?
thanks! just take your time and get the one you want…once you get it, take it easy at first, they're beastly! :D good luck!
Pee Wee dont pay anywhere near $8k for it ur getting taken if its an 05
when do you plan on getting out of second gear?
Definitely fun looking ride, but good lord was the Harley rider sliding edge to edge on his tires for dramatic effect or what? Just seemed WAY eager to flick his bike.
yeah it was interesting watching him, seemed to have good control over it mind
Turn the music off. This is supposed to be about motorbikes.
I'm sorry, I'll edit out all the cars too shall I?
Leave them in.
+evo moto can you edit in a race track? maybe even some of the sons of anarchy? m8
Clown riding the Triumph ? Whats with the Harley riding style ?
guy on the harley new? Throwing it around like that at that speed is just asking for another youtube video of his crash!
I didn't know Harleys were that fast,except VRod. He seems to pull away at 2.18
yeah he pulls away as I was taking it easy round that bend…I've had cars pull into the left lane on me on that corner before so am always cautious there…caught up to him quickly enough though :)
When you race harleys with a R3 at the lights they don't get come back for a 2nd try.
3:20, when you decide to lead and run out of road lol, hate it when cages slow my rocket down :(
Recently had the freeway open and got to bury the needle using a custom delimited tune, it's shocking how stable the R3R is up around 160, more stable than my sportbike by far!
tcclaviger ah hahaha, yeah right? I forgot at that second i was on the 4' wide Rocket and not my Daytona which would have fit through the gap!
I need to remap mine again, I thought I de-limited it but I still top out at 120…you use TuneECU?
Forgot to mention that when you play with a Harley it probably isn't stock, many Harley owners drop an extra $500. to open the exhaust and intake which changes them greatly. Harley deaalers make this very easy, with parts that bolt on, just don't let them sell you the 2K tuneup.
Thanks dude, hopefully many more to come!
What cell phone mount was that? Looking to add something like that to my Rocket Roadster
it's the RAM X-Mount, with a couple extra extension bits for articulation to get it mounted right there in the middle…I'd highly recommend one!
evo moto What part of the forks / risers / handlebars did you mount it on?
cadconversions I have it one the handlebars with a couple of 'links'…I'll make a video soon showing how I have it set up
for anybody with a Sporster watching this that wants extra performance consider getting a Zip Kit from Zippers Performance. Proven reliable upgrade.
Awwww yeaaaah
Future organ donors.
Keep that Shit to yourself
*****
mummys boy
Fear of Life leaves no life remaining an empty box
Is there no concept of lane discipline in the US? Drive on the right, overtake on the left- easy, isn't it?
Hey. Could you please tell me which X-Mout are you using for your phone?
+Who Cares Ram Mount X-Grip is all I know, plus some handlebar attachment for it
thanks!
The worst thing you can do with a bike video is lay music over the top. We want to hear the engine! Nice vid though. That Harley wasn't bad either.
Oh I hear ya…unfortunately the quality of the audio was not good, and couldn't hear much more than wind noise…my more recent videos you can hear the engine much more clearly…but that's really the only reason I put music over it all. :)
always had a thing for old school vehicles, cars and motorcycles
pretty good aggressive riding on a Cruiser good stuff and ride safe :)
the music gave me a headache, otherwise fun video.
I820?you from dfw?
That looked like a sportster 48? It even had the inverted mirrors and drag bar. They're pretty stout bikes too. I'd like to "play" with one sometime on my '12 fz8. I slaughter my friends victory hammer but it's all in good fun. Great video though, good to see different bikes out just having fun and respecting each other's rides. A bike is a bike to me, I'll ride with anybody as long as they're not idiots.
cfltitan it didn’t look like a 48 at all.
There’s something special about Autism.
love my m109r. but who sais you cant have 2 cool bikes. time to buy a rocket
That Harley was light and hustled for a v twin
What's that switch on the little black box on the left?
heated grips :)
were much needed this winter!
Jerome lee.........pull ur pants up, step away from the computer, wash your hands and get out of your mommy's basement......shes calling you for supper....SPAGHETTI -Os perhaps.
u got your arse kicked by a 1200! lol. nice vid
Shout out to Austin, TX
I really like the Triumph.. but I have a small 883 which I love...
fast enough!
Wow. hope both your insurance is all paid up or at least current.
Yeah... I would be great to hear the Rocket engine but I'll just have to be happy with techno shit.
haha well over a ton:P Nice riding and not trying to follow his lines. Love watching the R3 reel it in when he flys be so easily.
Looked like 120 to me. How will run outta gas first.
Nice!
Why are you messing around with the guy on the Hardley...that Rocket would waste that Milwaukee rock crusher!
+bopper dave yeah, but it was still fun :)
+bopper dave: Milwaukee? last New Harley I owned was built in Kolkata India .
but It didn't.. i know woulda coulda shoulda
Says in the description his new pegs weren't secured right. Also, the Rocket III is all engine. It isn't actually all that fast.
The Harley rider is just a better rider.
I thought the rocket was suppose to be such a bad ass
Just found your channel, as a fellow Brit why did you move to the states? Riding here sucks a bit :(
+Ribin Robin I was working in London and got offered a job in NYC back in '98… couldn't say no to that, ended up staying.
Riding here is awesome, but the drivers are terrifying…it's definitely safer in that respect back in the UK, much more technical there for riding, more full leather days than here. Each has it's merits though
Where in the UK are you?
Im in ascot berkshire? not to far from london, I been to the states a few times and would love to hire something out next time,
+Ribin Robin oh yeah ok, my Dad is near Aylesbury, and I'm from Bedford.
just keep in mind they 'rent' not 'hire' out here! i remember getting weird looks when i went to hire a car one time.
I must have really missed something. It seems all I really saw was a set of gauges.
Scroll your page up to see more of the video :P
Looks like the Harley kicked his ass.
damn this music ... holy jesus terrible that sound from bikes is 10 times better than this disco shits
Só faltou um piloto de verdade na Rocket, tenho uma e essa harley nem chegava perto c fosse eu ai, nessa pista então uuuuuuuu ia ser um massacre👹
Hello guys
Harley rider has very poor technics. Inexperienced riders do that little "wobble" he does on a straight line. Need to envision your path and execute. He guesses every move while the triumph rider is more predictable. Ride safe guys
Very very cool.
Well never always thought Harleys were slow
Hey I know that area, wish I had been there would loved to have joined in the fun...
I'm not a die hard harley fan. but it seems to me the little sportster was given you a run for your $!!!!