I've just watched this again as I have developed a Rocket 3 lust. I am in a position to buy one, but I am in Thailand, and the roads are congested, although the far north isn't so bad. I'm only 65 km south of the Mekong. Sod being 15 years older than I used to be. Excellent, knowledgeable review. You actually put the bike through its paces, much like Lamb Chop Rides.
@jimmy Van rossen I traded my 2017 Rocket 3 Roadster for it after dealer let me test ride it by myself. Gave me a chance to see the difference between the two and I made my choice. I was going to send my 2017 R3R to Carpenter Racer to be unleashed but I was satisfied with the 2020 Rocket 3r. Love it
I've got the GT, and it is comfortable. I put a slightly bigger screen on and softened the rear suspension. It is very comfortable for long rides. I'm surprised how much it's an all round bike, that ticks the box of a daily rider. Then you have all that torque to bring a smile on your face. I am waiting on an aftermarket exhaust for a bit more aggressive noise. The factory exhaust leaves car drivers baffled as you simply punch away at no audible effort. Good review. Try to GT next time.
@@wetluv4 Hi Ian, can I ask how you softened the rear suspension, was that an aftermarket suspension? I'm interested in this bike but down want a hard ride. Is the GT softer suspension? Thank you.
@@andrewgray8126 The suspension is fully adjustable, rear and front. You won't need any aftermarket stuff and will still be able to set it anywhere from soft to hard.
All bikes get rust on bolts in winter if you don't wash salt off straightaway. I think the build quality is good. It's keyless I don't like. Something to possibly go wrong. It is an incredible bike, and I know what you mean by the weight being low down. I rode the original Rocket lll Roadster which is a fair bit heavier than this, and I didn't find it heavy. It's very manageable. I'm 6 ft and 14 stones, so not a giant. I would buy one if I was 15 years younger. I used to be a regular at Box Hill on Sundays in the 90s and 00s.Good review.
Good video !!!! I've watched so many videos but yours is the best . it's winter so I haven't Rod it yet. So Thank You..I needed this. I bought a 2021 red rocket 3r .
Very entertaining watch. Glad I found it ! I ordered the blacked out r version as I just loved the look of it so much and loved my demo ride. Its quite expensive and I hope the build quality is a bit better than the 2.3 litre version I had a long time ago.
I have just picked up my R Black Ltd Edition on the 5th June. I love it, so much better than my old 2005 Rocket III I am also so pleased as I won mine for a £10 raffle ticket on Rev Comps via Facebook I hope you enjoy yours as much as I’m enjoying mine.... Keep it shined/matte side up 👍🏼😎
@@timrodierides I have medication for that, I need this bike to get me from the "nothing wrong" to the "more seriously wrong" so that I can "have fun". Lol, but....
I go back and forth on the headlights. They are iconic. I wonder how it would look if I put a rectangular one in place of the stock headlights? Something like the Harley Fat Bob and the new Sportster S has on it. It would have to be the right size so it more or less fits the space and looks dimensioally corect for the bike. After I get mine (soon now) I will make a cardboard cut out with a color printed picture taped to it and put that up there to see what it would look like.
It's even crazier when you realize that the factory ECU throttle mapping is dumbed down a lot. And by a lot I mean 100% throttle only sends 60% of the throttle from the ECU. At a full twist, you're getting only slightly over half the power and around 4k RPMs you're only getting ~45% power at a full twist. Crazy, eh?
I could look, but I’m idle. Has it a slip diff on the shaft drive I found myself doing a speedway impersonation when I dropped two gear on a BMW k1300s which was not a good advertisement for shaft drives? I got rid for a zzr1400 when they came out in 2012. I have to say it was a great bike but I feel I’ve missed out on the Rocket 3 the true kings of the road, in my opinion.
Good review. The sad thing is, in a way it's the last blast of big ridiculous engines. Soon we'll all be forced to be tree hugging eco mentalists, wondering if we have the correct charging lead for some soulless electric bike. I'd love to have a Rocket, however money, space and access to my back garden with such a beast just isn't really feasible. Apart from those, I do think Triumph should add a reverse gear and make the fuel tank more like 22 litres. If I won the lottery, I'd have one. ( I have test ridden one, only 1 hour, I loved it )
No need to win the lottery my friend, I won mine with a £10 raffle ticket through Facebook and the company called Rev Comps. So so pleased with it. It’s awesome. 😎😎👍🏼👍🏼
I want this as my next motorcycle. The only thing that concerns me is that as far as I know, as of current, there is no option for crash protection (engine guards/sliders etc). I would be so sad to have a tip over in a parking lot or something and have the tank have a crater sized dent in it 😂. Hopefully someone comes out with something soon.
@@bradleybaker8894 Hey Bradley! I’m glad to inform you that I got a Rocket 3 GT and I’m now actively searching for one! How much will it cost you to get yours made and put on? Very cool that you have someone to do it for you!
@@rocket3me695 I don’t have a price yet. Once I pick up my Rocket I’ll ride it over and show him. I’ll ask for a price once he takes a look at it. Of course, I won’t get anything unless he rides it. If he gives me a price, I’ll pay it. He might do it for me at cost and a six pack of beer. We go back a long way.
It's good at everything but not great at anything. It's more nimble than my Indian Chief Classic and far slower and less nimble than my Ducati X Diavel S. Suspension is a bit too hard but the seat is very comfortable. It has become my "Go to" bike. I enjoy riding the puppy, en balance, more than my other bikes. Great cruiser for Sunday rides and fast enough to satisfy!
@@montha123 🤣...yeah man the rocket 3R is good especially if they can get that speed restriction off. 2500cc is way too much power for just 165 horses. That thing should be putting out 250 horses...lol....As far as the busa is concerned, for me, it's like a little miniature battle going on inside my head about either the bmw 2023 s1000rr/m1000rr/m1000R or the rocket 3R...but once I make that decision the gig is up ...hehe
@@markettradinggenius I traded in my 2019 S 1000 R sport for the busa , I got tired of the screaming engine in higher gears , great all day every day bike but prefer the character of the 1340 cc busa more , RR is not very comfortable I thought , the new 23 M1000 R comming out is putting out 210 bhp that should be crazy for a naked bike
i have a 2020 Rocket GT and for me i think that the sound or the rev range doesnt match the speed that i go when you accelerate that the thing with the Rocket you go fast but the sound of the motor dont go very high so you think that your not going that fast but its not the case its nuts the TORQUE is amazing so its hard to compute the speed your getting and i installed a quick shifter on it and man the take off at a green light is mind- bogglin, ride safe mate.
Nice review...but you are 6fl3ins Tim...what about us mere mortals (5ft11ins) ? How would we fare? - I dont fancy dropping a £20k bike whilst manouvering...
Honestly you’d be fine - the seat height is pretty low, although it’s quite a wide bike between your legs. No matter how tall you are you will need to be a bit careful about stopping on uneven bits of road or parking in such a way you need to reverse uphill!
I'm 5'7" and not worried about dropping mine. The weight is at the bottom end, and I can scoot it around whilst sitting on it. You should be able to flat foot the bike because I'm not far off from doing so. Like I mentioned earlier, it's an all round bike. Fast as a sports bike, comfortable like a cruiser, fairly nimble like a roadster, and easy enough to jump on and off to make it a daily rider.
Im 5`7'' as well and have the gt version and its no problem all the weight is low down makesit very easy to handle gotta say best bike ive ever had and im 61
@@iangoodwin4275 I am 5'8"" and spent plenty of time on large HDs. I know the issues related to dealing with a large and heavy bike. If you are coming form a much lighter bike, it takes some getting used to. The worst of it for me is paarking on an incline or gettiing in and out of my own garage. For the Rocket Ill be getting one of those wheeled jacks that you can put under the bike and lift both wheels and then move it. The jack spins it around on a dime or move in any direction. You can easily store the bike in tight spaces with no problem. That will be perfect inside any garage.
I have NEVER watched a review of this bike where the reviewer didn’t laugh out loud. I’m religious about living in a place that doesn’t salt the roads. Winter🤮 Never hear me whining about 95°f in Texas I wish they’d put the forward foot pegs on both models
Boxhill Hill, were you singing "Dumpy's Rusty Nuts song Boxhill or bust ua-cam.com/video/9tKO3m_M4dQ/v-deo.html ? Although with this bike, I think you're more likely to relyricise ELO's Hold On Tight (to your dream) to Hold on tight (to your bike) ua-cam.com/video/UkekqVPIc2M/v-deo.html :-D
I’ve got a Rocket 3 gt that currently has faulty indicators and faulty panniers, Triumph uk won’t acknowledge my emails, if you buy one expect a lot of down time, in my case a month per issue minimum, even the brake recall took a month and the lock replacement took a month, my bike has currently been down for three of the twelve months that I’ve owned it, buyer beware
Old comment but no it doesn’t. It doesn’t even come close 😂 these thing are capable of mid to high 10’s stock. There are videos of that. If I’m not mistaken the fastest Victorys were the Vegas 8balls that only ran in the high 12’s. 2 seconds is a metric ton talking quarter miles.
I think it is over priced i saw many videos of rocket 3 is not that fantastic that people are advertising .also is not a touring bike it looks very stupid when they ad settle bags on it.
If I loose my hair I hope I have the same shaped head…
Quite possibly the best Rocket 3R review on UA-cam. Awesome work! 👍
InstaBlaster...
Lamb Chop Rides, but this is a very good review.
This is my daily commuter and I smile from start to finish.... great review - very enjoyable!
Just bought mine, I love it. I bought the red one. It looks fantastic.
2020 3GT for my daily commute. Love it. So much fun to ride.
Picking up my 23 rocket R tomorrow
Just watching all these vids again to hype myself up even more!!
I've just watched this again as I have developed a Rocket 3 lust. I am in a position to buy one, but I am in Thailand, and the roads are congested, although the far north isn't so bad. I'm only 65 km south of the Mekong. Sod being 15 years older than I used to be.
Excellent, knowledgeable review. You actually put the bike through its paces, much like Lamb Chop Rides.
One of the best reviews I've had the privilege of watching.
You're far too kind
Just bought one and love it!!!!!
@jimmy Van rossen Bike is a beast! I shocked my buddy who rides a R1! He gets me in the long run but from 0-100 mph I win lol.
@jimmy Van rossen I traded my 2017 Rocket 3 Roadster for it after dealer let me test ride it by myself. Gave me a chance to see the difference between the two and I made my choice. I was going to send my 2017 R3R to Carpenter Racer to be unleashed but I was satisfied with the 2020 Rocket 3r. Love it
I've got the GT, and it is comfortable. I put a slightly bigger screen on and softened the rear suspension. It is very comfortable for long rides. I'm surprised how much it's an all round bike, that ticks the box of a daily rider. Then you have all that torque to bring a smile on your face. I am waiting on an aftermarket exhaust for a bit more aggressive noise. The factory exhaust leaves car drivers baffled as you simply punch away at no audible effort. Good review. Try to GT next time.
What exhaust did you decide on?
@@wetluv4 Hi Ian, can I ask how you softened the rear suspension, was that an aftermarket suspension? I'm interested in this bike but down want a hard ride. Is the GT softer suspension? Thank you.
@@andrewgray8126 The suspension is fully adjustable, rear and front. You won't need any aftermarket stuff and will still be able to set it anywhere from soft to hard.
@@rocketphilosophy Brilliant thank you!
'that's 50 to some other speed, laughing'. Every reviewer has that laugh with this. I want one.
I want one too!
I don’t ride motorcycles, but I still want one 👀
I am buying a Rocker III GT in less than a month. I am excited about it.
Did you buy it?
All bikes get rust on bolts in winter if you don't wash salt off straightaway. I think the build quality is good. It's keyless I don't like. Something to possibly go wrong.
It is an incredible bike, and I know what you mean by the weight being low down. I rode the original Rocket lll Roadster which is a fair bit heavier than this, and I didn't find it heavy. It's very manageable. I'm 6 ft and 14 stones, so not a giant. I would buy one if I was 15 years younger.
I used to be a regular at Box Hill on Sundays in the 90s and 00s.Good review.
Good video !!!! I've watched so many videos but yours is the best . it's winter so I haven't Rod it yet. So Thank You..I needed this. I bought a 2021 red rocket 3r .
Thanks Thomas, really appreciate the kind comment! Enjoy the Rocket when it warms up a bit
Very entertaining watch. Glad I found it ! I ordered the blacked out r version as I just loved the look of it so much and loved my demo ride. Its quite expensive and I hope the build quality is a bit better than the 2.3 litre version I had a long time ago.
I have just picked up my R Black Ltd Edition on the 5th June. I love it, so much better than my old 2005 Rocket III
I am also so pleased as I won mine for a £10 raffle ticket on Rev Comps via Facebook
I hope you enjoy yours as much as I’m enjoying mine.... Keep it shined/matte side up 👍🏼😎
@@gregthorne8701 wow well done mate that’s amazing 🤩 health to ride it.
I have yet to watch a review of this bike where the reviewer wasn't laughing all through it. That tells me all I need to know.
If you don't have fun on it there's something more seriously wrong with you...
@@timrodierides Amen to that!!!
@@timrodierides
I have medication for that, I need this bike to get me from the "nothing wrong" to the "more seriously wrong" so that I can "have fun". Lol, but....
This is a wonderful bike. Great review.
Thanks Jon!
Only Tim could make this bike look normal sized
First saw it in person in Kenosha WI. Think I’ll have to buy it. Still not a fan of the headlights though but everything else is nice.
I go back and forth on the headlights. They are iconic. I wonder how it would look if I put a rectangular one in place of the stock headlights? Something like the Harley Fat Bob and the new Sportster S has on it. It would have to be the right size so it more or less fits the space and looks dimensioally corect for the bike. After I get mine (soon now) I will make a cardboard cut out with a color printed picture taped to it and put that up there to see what it would look like.
I had a Honda Magna V65 1100, the torque is addictive!😆
It's even crazier when you realize that the factory ECU throttle mapping is dumbed down a lot. And by a lot I mean 100% throttle only sends 60% of the throttle from the ECU. At a full twist, you're getting only slightly over half the power and around 4k RPMs you're only getting ~45% power at a full twist. Crazy, eh?
I should be able to put 200k miles on the engine then. I rarely get over 6k rpm on the bike and usually ride at 3k rpm.
I love everything about this bike. I’m debating selling my 1290 gt for one. But I love my KTM. Wish I could afford both.
Watching this at the end of October. Did you get the chance to ride a GT?
I need a Bruiser Trumpy in my life before I die.
Gut and Haribo!!🤣🤣 love it!
Nice review.
Thanks Lee! Still working on the gut…
I could look, but I’m idle. Has it a slip diff on the shaft drive I found myself doing a speedway impersonation when I dropped two gear on a BMW k1300s which was not a good advertisement for shaft drives? I got rid for a zzr1400 when they came out in 2012. I have to say it was a great bike but I feel I’ve missed out on the Rocket 3 the true kings of the road, in my opinion.
Good review. The sad thing is, in a way it's the last blast of big ridiculous engines. Soon we'll all be forced to be tree hugging eco mentalists, wondering if we have the correct charging lead for some soulless electric bike. I'd love to have a Rocket, however money, space and access to my back garden with such a beast just isn't really feasible. Apart from those, I do think Triumph should add a reverse gear and make the fuel tank more like 22 litres. If I won the lottery, I'd have one. ( I have test ridden one, only 1 hour, I loved it )
No need to win the lottery my friend, I won mine with a £10 raffle ticket through Facebook and the company called Rev Comps. So so pleased with it. It’s awesome. 😎😎👍🏼👍🏼
I want this as my next motorcycle. The only thing that concerns me is that as far as I know, as of current, there is no option for crash protection (engine guards/sliders etc). I would be so sad to have a tip over in a parking lot or something and have the tank have a crater sized dent in it 😂. Hopefully someone comes out with something soon.
Update, I got one! And there’s still no crash protection option 😂!
@@rocket3me695 I know a guy who will make one for me. He made one for his own bike (a large HD bagger) and it looks as good as anything you can buy.
@@bradleybaker8894 Hey Bradley! I’m glad to inform you that I got a Rocket 3 GT and I’m now actively searching for one! How much will it cost you to get yours made and put on? Very cool that you have someone to do it for you!
@@rocket3me695 I don’t have a price yet. Once I pick up my Rocket I’ll ride it over and show him. I’ll ask for a price once he takes a look at it. Of course, I won’t get anything unless he rides it. If he gives me a price, I’ll pay it. He might do it for me at cost and a six pack of beer. We go back a long way.
Not a biker but 221nm sounds like a lot for a bike, considering I'm used to 160nm in my swift sport, and 180nm in the wife's cerato haha
Love my TFC.😊
Oof, envious!
It's good at everything but not great at anything. It's more nimble than my Indian Chief Classic and far slower and less nimble than my Ducati X Diavel S.
Suspension is a bit too hard but the seat is very comfortable.
It has become my "Go to" bike. I enjoy riding the puppy, en balance, more than my other bikes. Great cruiser for Sunday rides and fast enough to satisfy!
tim, if you had your choice between this bike and the 2022 hayabusa, would you still choose the rocket 3R?
I’ve seen your comment on every single Rocket 3 video I’ve looked at lol , I’m a 22 busa owner & thinking about buying a 🚀
@@montha123 🤣...yeah man the rocket 3R is good especially if they can get that speed restriction off. 2500cc is way too much power for just 165 horses. That thing should be putting out 250 horses...lol....As far as the busa is concerned, for me, it's like a little miniature battle going on inside my head about either the bmw 2023 s1000rr/m1000rr/m1000R or the rocket 3R...but once I make that decision the gig is up ...hehe
@@markettradinggenius I traded in my 2019 S 1000 R sport for the busa , I got tired of the screaming engine in higher gears , great all day every day bike but prefer the character of the 1340 cc busa more , RR is not very comfortable I thought , the new 23 M1000 R comming out is putting out 210 bhp that should be crazy for a naked bike
i have a 2020 Rocket GT and for me i think that the sound or the rev range doesnt match the speed that i go when you accelerate that the thing with the Rocket you go fast but the sound of the motor dont go very high so you think that your not going that fast but its not the case its nuts the TORQUE is amazing so its hard to compute the speed your getting and i installed a quick shifter on it and man the take off at a green light is mind- bogglin, ride safe mate.
beautiful engine！
Nice review. Helmet audio a bit muddled.
How is it compared to the Aprilla?
Hey Tony - which Aprilia do you mean? Sorry - I've ridden a few!
Didnt know aprilia did a bike that even compares or comes close!!
Good review, not too thin on substance. However, you never mentioned what riding mode you were in? HELLO....
My Indian has the big bore 116" factory kit but it's no Ducati!
I want to be a rockerteer! 😪
world record with 2.7 seconds? no way
That's not sad...I like this motor cycle ...this much too....
Nice review...but you are 6fl3ins Tim...what about us mere mortals (5ft11ins) ?
How would we fare? - I dont fancy dropping a £20k bike whilst manouvering...
Honestly you’d be fine - the seat height is pretty low, although it’s quite a wide bike between your legs. No matter how tall you are you will need to be a bit careful about stopping on uneven bits of road or parking in such a way you need to reverse uphill!
I'm 5'7" and not worried about dropping mine. The weight is at the bottom end, and I can scoot it around whilst sitting on it. You should be able to flat foot the bike because I'm not far off from doing so. Like I mentioned earlier, it's an all round bike. Fast as a sports bike, comfortable like a cruiser, fairly nimble like a roadster, and easy enough to jump on and off to make it a daily rider.
Im 5`7'' as well and have the gt version and its no problem all the weight is low down makesit very easy to handle gotta say best bike ive ever had and im 61
@@iangoodwin4275 I am 5'8"" and spent plenty of time on large HDs. I know the issues related to dealing with a large and heavy bike. If you are coming form a much lighter bike, it takes some getting used to. The worst of it for me is paarking on an incline or gettiing in and out of my own garage. For the Rocket Ill be getting one of those wheeled jacks that you can put under the bike and lift both wheels and then move it. The jack spins it around on a dime or move in any direction. You can easily store the bike in tight spaces with no problem. That will be perfect inside any garage.
T H I S is T H E best looking Bike since 10 Years!! ...... for sure ..... to expensive (4 me)
I have NEVER watched a review of this bike where the reviewer didn’t laugh out loud.
I’m religious about living in a place that doesn’t salt the roads.
Winter🤮
Never hear me whining about 95°f in Texas
I wish they’d put the forward foot pegs on both models
You can have either foot pegs on the R & the GT. (I have a GT with mid position foot pegs).
Boxhill Hill, were you singing "Dumpy's Rusty Nuts song Boxhill or bust ua-cam.com/video/9tKO3m_M4dQ/v-deo.html ?
Although with this bike, I think you're more likely to relyricise ELO's Hold On Tight (to your dream) to Hold on tight (to your bike) ua-cam.com/video/UkekqVPIc2M/v-deo.html
:-D
👍👍👍❤️
I’ve got a Rocket 3 gt that currently has faulty indicators and faulty panniers, Triumph uk won’t acknowledge my emails, if you buy one expect a lot of down time, in my case a month per issue minimum, even the brake recall took a month and the lock replacement took a month, my bike has currently been down for three of the twelve months that I’ve owned it, buyer beware
That is not good. Is this common?
I thought they were reliable?
Just hop on your HD low rider and be done with it.
@@bradleybaker8894I've had mine for 2 years never a problem
@@barackblows1942They are..2 years in no issues
Couldn’t watch sorry, had a massive OMI dating ad across the screen!
THE VICTORY JACKPOT BEATS IT DOWN THE 1/4 MILE
Noway!
Old comment but no it doesn’t. It doesn’t even come close 😂 these thing are capable of mid to high 10’s stock. There are videos of that. If I’m not mistaken the fastest Victorys were the Vegas 8balls that only ran in the high 12’s. 2 seconds is a metric ton talking quarter miles.
I think it is over priced
i saw many videos of rocket 3 is not that fantastic that people are advertising .also is not a touring bike it looks very stupid when they ad settle bags on it.
Most definitely a quarter mile bike. Fuel tank too small just like the Yamaha v-maxx. Oh well. No longer interested
size matters you know where !! no where ails !!!