The big engine is so smart. Because it should last forever. Having no load on it and turning low RPM's. And the shaft drive means not much maintenance.
I use mine as my daily commuter - it entices me to give it beans at every set of lights. I found the mid controls were more engaging for me - more aggressive and works for me. The big engine performs effortlessly all day long. The GT screen takes care of the wind and a good helmet helps. Does not really matter what gear you are in at any given time - just twist the throttle. Guys, puts a smile on my face every day... Audio - I swapped out for the Patriot exhaust and now the sound matches the look. When cruising it sounds like a spitfire in full dive under load and a tiger snarl at a set of lights.
I'm pretty sure I'm picking up a 2021 black r next week. discounted because the 22's are out. I'm thinking Corbin faring, the mid controls felt great for sure. I ride a street glide, man that bike is comfortable... I felt the rocket was set up just right, felt nimble, quick and comfortable.
As a traditional Harley guy, when I first seen these I was like “yuck 🤢”, but if I’m being honest, now I’m kinda like “hey baby you wanna turn a bunch of fuel into noise and speed? 😍”
@@wanton1234 i test rode a Rocket iii. It had gobs of torque, but it still didn't feel all that fast. I'm sure the rocket streamliner is plenty fast, but I doubt I'll get a chance to take that one out for a ride.
I love the Rocket 3, I have a GT myself. The forward foot controls to me were more comfortable than the R's mid controls. The handling is amazing though, feels great shredding back roads as quick as all my sport bike friends
I currently own 3 bikes. 2012 M109R, 2017 Concours 14 and a 2017 Vmax but I really want this bike. Just figuring out how to explain to my wife why I need this bike. Believe me, I will find a way!
I got the Rocket 3GT shortly after my post. It is no way the same category as the M109R. It's more like the Vmax just not as violent when you give it the beans. I actually picked up a Triumph Bobber as well.
You need to ride the Rocket with the unrestricted tune for a true taste of what this engine can do. From the factory, the ecu will only allow approximately 60% throttle body opening when you apply 100% manual throttle! The unrestricted tune allows 100% body opening when full throttle is applied. It increases power from 165 to around 200 HP and torque increases from 163 to 177. Scary quick, and doable with an android device, OBD link, and $15 to the guys at Tuneecu.
I was fortunate enough to get a press loan of the same bike, the r black, for 2 weeks. Went into it wondering about it and came out in love. It’s such a ridiculous motorcycle that nobody asked for and I’m glad they made.
I flew from Western Australia to Tasmania to buy a gsx1400 and rode it home to Perth and I was converted just like you are now, the GSX1400 has more bottom end torque than an R1 and its a beast to ride I'll even give it hell on unsealed roads. I want to ride a rocket 3 so bad, I'd love to see a track day on this bike.
This bike does it enough for me that I’ve bought one. What a terrific bike!!! It’s not cheap, but you get what you pay for. And in this case, that’s a hell of a lot of motorcycle.
My Brother Tom just bought one of these in Mississippi from a friend. He should be bringing it home to his house in Iowa this summer. Can’t Wait to see it.
Ninja 400 owner here / new rider (as of October). Not a cruiser fan by any means, but this and the Sportster S are the two that do it for me. This bike looks DAMN MENACING! 😍
I love the bike! Unless you live in UK it's pretty hard to get a Rocket 3R Black. I got mine eventually, more expensive than it should have been, but in the end, totally worth it. This bike is PERFECT if you come from cruisers and want to touch the naked world. Me personally, I can't take a super naked, I hate the sound, I hate the high revs, but the Rocket... oh boy... it gives you everything you need at low revs. 2.7 secs to 100 km/h is something amazing. The build quality is awesome, the clutch, the gear changer- they are perfect. I drove a couple of days ago a Speed Triple 1200 RS. Even if the motorcycle is an icon itself, the Rocket 3R is WAY above it quality wise.
Yeah the black edition is expensive! I ended up trading my 2020 Red Rocket 3r with only 1500 miles on it for the Limited Black edition. When I saw the black edition in person I knew I had to black out my bike. I have the werkes exhaust which looks so good blacked out on the black edition. I wanted the TFC but the price was crazy compared to the mass production model. Crazy thing is after trading my 2020 in for the 2022 Black edition I ended up paying around the same amount I would have paid for the TFC. I had to get it because it was the only one in Southern California.
@@wraymogg yeah the Zard looks better! The Werkes blacked out on mine just blends in. Those zards will definitely stand out! The Zards came out after I had already purchased the Werkes. I had to ship them back to get powder coated black which made a world of difference.
I bought my 2007 Rocket III Classic with footboards & heel/toe shifter, 2 tone paint & hand stitched saddle in 2010 new in the crate for $11,500 & loved it for years just for the flat torque curve alone.
Great vid, thanks mate. I have a 1999 Fxstc out to 1550 and all the shite such as inverted twin disc front end 2” over, twin calipers on the back, single fire ignition, RBRacing 2 into 1, tricked CV with a velocity cone, Carlini torque arm, 3 piece Dragway billet rims running Pirelli night dragons, thunderheart billet forward controls, burley V bars, Arlen Ness switches and clutch n brake set ups, Barnett scorpion lock up clutch and Barnett clear derby cover, custom +5 degree billet triple trees, progressive adjustable rear shocks, beautiful mustang seat, custom front tool box mounted on lower down tubes in a front air spoiler configuration made as an alloy sheet metal structure then wrapped in 4mm leather by a saddle maker, tank bra in same leather by the same saddle maker, electronic tachometer shift light in a discreet format sitting just above speedo, air fuel ratio gauge and spartan controller, custom cooling fan that is unobtrusive and cost a mint, head temperature gauges, and on it goes…… why did I bother typing all this shite? I told my missus I want the triumph rocket 3 R black…she reminded me of the no multiple rego unless it’s club rego rule established some time ago when VicRoads were costing more than our mortgage…… knowing I could never sell the FXSTC she walked away confident. Until I gave it to my nephew…… that’s how impressed I am with this Triumph. Moral of this story, my nephew is smarter than me regarding bikes n engineering….he will love it and look after it, I didn’t sell it too a dealer or a flog… so I can live with that, I get too throw a leg over it now n then! It’s not about money…it’s about doing it right, at 62 years of age I believe the electronic assistance this Triumph offers may keep me in the saddle longer. I look forward to the day I can wash my bike without sourcing 10 plastic shopping bags too cover wheel hubs, electrical components, carburettor and such….. the old 1999 has tapered wheel bearings and shite seals so you can imagine how that goes. Billet and chrome is great too look at….try keeping it where it shines, I’m done with that because these days I spend more time polishing than riding. I reckon for the first time in my life I deserve a burger with the lot without having to make it myself….we only get one lap in the race of life, why not do a pit stop just before the end for an upgrade? The rocket 3 R black should have been around in 1999….imagine the time and money saved!
Throw an ECU tune on it and it immediately becomes 15-20% more robust. I love my Rocket 3. Just wrecked it due to badguys on the road. Getting it repaired soon hopefully.
I believe Triumph's all come massively understressed so they can reach that 10k mile service interval. Not saying they're weak but there's more go if you want it. Hope you get your bike up and going soon.
Don’t forget the 2022 Buell Hammerhead 1190, there is NO Bike like this new Buell! Ram Air Braking, Framed Fuel Tank for lower center of gravity (looks a bit dated) but the liquid cooled V-Twin in that beast Sounds and Outlast ANY SuperBike on the market today! My Uncle owns and Races an old EBR 1190, abuses it on the track as a Professional Racer and NEVER had any major maintenance issues with it. Buell’s are SOLID! If you bought a Buell, it would outlast your age even if you bought one in your 20’s.
I have a GT, Triple Black. Love that damn bike and I'm a Harley guy. If Harley made that bike, I would have bought it. But, now that I have a few thousand miles on it, I know that Harley could have never made it. It's just not in their DNA. Triumph just does it better. I still love my Ultra Limited. The wife and I have put 40K miles on it all over the western states. But the level of detail, the engineering, just the overall ride experience on the Rocket is just at another level.
I was searching the rocket on google since I absolutely love the way this Triumph looks and found this vid. Thanks, u just convinced me! This will be the next wheels in my garage!!
I think the GT is the best machine for tall riders. The torque on this beast is unreal. The design/looks of the bike is superb. Now, you can get some great custom hard cases and front fairing from Corbin, not cheap but well done. You think the K1600 is a beast, try this one.....sick. They do need to add shift assist and wider/taller windscreen.
40+ years, 750,000 miles over a score of motorcycles my 2014 Rocket III Roadster is one of my fondest memories. I sure wish I could throw down on a new one.
I did a test ride on a rocket 3 R. After ridding the Harley street glide which I ride daily, the rocket feels like a dream machine... 700 lbs wet for the rocket with 800 plus, close to 900, for the glide... makes the rocket feel like a toy. unbelievable ride. Mind blown as well. Corbin makes a nice bat-nose fairing for the rocket. Bags aren't really needed on a bike that does 100 miles per tank more or less. thinking a rack and small pack to carry essentials, ice tea, wallet, registration .... stuff like that....
By the time you start adding fairings and stuff, you might as well just keep riding the Harley. The Rocket is great the way it is. I added the tire pressure monitoring system, tank knee pads, swapped the seat out for the solo seat, added on the clutch less gear changing, and added on the small windscreen that the GT has standard. I also switched to the handlebars from the GT so they come back a bit more (I’m only 5’3”). I also plan on changing out the battery to a lithium ion. This bike is a true game changer. It’s a beast!!! It’s also faster than the 929 I used to have.
I rode my Dads original Rocket cruiser as a kid and it felt like it was going to throw me off the back the punch in 2nd gear was absolutely ridiculous. I never had the balls back then to pin 1st gear lol. Now I’m older and really want to ride one of these newer Rockets and feel the power. The power curve reminds me of a Dodge Viper.
This was awesome, made it to the outro crew. I'm also a sport bike guy considering the Rocket. This is the best video I've seen on this, thank you and subbed!
Such a cool looking bike. I’m a naked bike kinda guy but that Rocket and Ducati Diavel seriously got my attention. I could see myself riding those kinda bikes.
Man I love the R3R but I'd have to get one in red because it's the closest you'll ever get to that bike from Akira. You know the one. You all know the one
Favorite moments around 18:00 : “I see why it got the name Rocket!!” LOL Then again at around 26:00 LOL then 31:00 when turning the handlebars haha 👍🏼 I own the 2022 Rocket 3R and love it. Great review!
I can’t believe you weren’t initially sold on the looks of the R3. IMO it’s gorgeous, but I’m kind of a Triumph simp so take it with a grain of salt lol
I haven't ridden a bike regularly since the 90's but I've kind of gotten the itch again. I started looking at bikes and fell in love with the look of this thing. But man, this does not look like a bike that is newb friendly lol.
Yes!! He started to change he started to come over to the cruiser Market power Cruiser yes!!! And one more awesome bike to think of is the Honda Goldwing f6b 1800 GLand That's all folks.
As a Kawasaki Concours rider, I don’t have to fret over the rear suspension moves under hard acceleration and deceleration…tetra lever baby! But the Triumph sure does look and sound good 😉
This is one bad ass bike! My disclaimer is, I currently own two Triumphs. An 07 America and an 06 Rocketiii (1st generation). Both excellent bikes. Would definitely entertain a third to fit in my garage!!!
Man, that bike looks sick. But it also looks like a lot of speeding tickets. Not sure I'd be able to resist the urge to gun it. Rocket seems to be a very apt name.
Awesome!! Would love to have as my next bike..would never need any upgrades..triumph put there all into a 2.5litre..my first car was a 2.5 litre..crazy all in 3 cylinders...
It's like someone showed up to a spec meeting for their new design and pitched something completely and laughably over-the-top but the engineers took it seriously and produced a top notch bike out of it. This thing is so stupidly overpowered and insane looking it makes me giggle just seeing it.
I really want one of those things! I'm about to pay off my HD Deluxe, maybe I'll see if one of these will fit in my budget. I could use a third bike I guess. Chase you are a heck of a salesman.
Also that version is the Black R edition limited which is $24,999 only 1000 made in that color! I ended up trading my red 2020 one in for this version because it so good in black.
Outro crew indeed. 😋🇦🇺.As an owner of the older R3 since 2005, the only thing I don't like is the rear guard. It needs to run to the rear extents of the bike. I've ridden it and it's a lighter feel to the older R3 and much better brakes.
Totally agree. I own the old R3 , which is a bit easier to set up for touring. Why Triumph doesn't make a fixed fairing bagger based on this, totally beats me. 🇦🇺
Chase, as you know, I had a Rocket back in the day, a 2012 R3R, and it was amazing. I probably averaged one ticket a year on that thing, but i did ride it 10-12k a year though. Also, I was never sold on this new Rocket, it's looks too 'plasticky' (and electronic) to me, and I love the styling of the old one, HOWEVER, this Black version... I think I gotta get me one now, so thanks a lot bruv!
Hey Chase, if you get a chance to get a MV Augusta Superveloce 800, please do not hesitate to make a first ride on it. We deserve to see that beauty in 4K! And as always, you rip!
This bike looks sick, especially from that side camera position as you see the suspension working
The big engine is so smart. Because it should last forever. Having no load on it and turning low RPM's. And the shaft drive means not much maintenance.
Not sick looking to me, but very healthy motorcycle 😉👍
The engine being a part of the frame looks sooo good.
I use mine as my daily commuter - it entices me to give it beans at every set of lights. I found the mid controls were more engaging for me - more aggressive and works for me.
The big engine performs effortlessly all day long. The GT screen takes care of the wind and a good helmet helps. Does not really matter what gear you are in at any given time - just twist the throttle. Guys, puts a smile on my face every day... Audio - I swapped out for the Patriot exhaust and now the sound matches the look. When cruising it sounds like a spitfire in full dive under load and a tiger snarl at a set of lights.
I'm pretty sure I'm picking up a 2021 black r next week. discounted because the 22's are out. I'm thinking Corbin faring, the mid controls felt great for sure. I ride a street glide, man that bike is comfortable... I felt the rocket was set up just right, felt nimble, quick and comfortable.
How comfortable are the suspensions on rough roads?
@@Speedytrip would like to know too
Werks pipes for me
The Corbin fairing doesn't do much. You can buy mine if you want. Deep discount
As a traditional Harley guy, when I first seen these I was like “yuck 🤢”, but if I’m being honest, now I’m kinda like “hey baby you wanna turn a bunch of fuel into noise and speed? 😍”
I love that last part!!!
Did you get tired of turning a bunch of fuel into just noise without the speed?
@@WASTED__POTENTIAL I get enough speed brother. But most of the time I’m just happy turning fuel into sweet sweet noise
do NOT ever test ride the rocket. lol!!!
@@wanton1234 i test rode a Rocket iii. It had gobs of torque, but it still didn't feel all that fast. I'm sure the rocket streamliner is plenty fast, but I doubt I'll get a chance to take that one out for a ride.
I love the Rocket 3, I have a GT myself. The forward foot controls to me were more comfortable than the R's mid controls. The handling is amazing though, feels great shredding back roads as quick as all my sport bike friends
Brad - have you found a windscreen for the GT?
How does it handle in the corners at speed? Does it drag pegs easily?
@@morningstoke handles great, but yes pegs are limiting factor and do drag kinda easy
Look better than the harley sportster, put clips on, it will turn into the bat motorcycle
OC: Chase just bought the MT10 and now falling for cruisers. You just know Triumph dropping this off at the shop made Beau's day.
It's essentially a fat naked bike anyway, the rocket
I currently own 3 bikes. 2012 M109R, 2017 Concours 14 and a 2017 Vmax but I really want this bike. Just figuring out how to explain to my wife why I need this bike. Believe me, I will find a way!
I totally can relate to this🤣
Having this paired with the M109R feels redundant. They’re very similar bikes, with the Rocket 3 arguably just being an upgrade in most regards.
I got the Rocket 3GT shortly after my post. It is no way the same category as the M109R. It's more like the Vmax just not as violent when you give it the beans. I actually picked up a Triumph Bobber as well.
You need to ride the Rocket with the unrestricted tune for a true taste of what this engine can do. From the factory, the ecu will only allow approximately 60% throttle body opening when you apply 100% manual throttle! The unrestricted tune allows 100% body opening when full throttle is applied. It increases power from 165 to around 200 HP and torque increases from 163 to 177. Scary quick, and doable with an android device, OBD link, and $15 to the guys at Tuneecu.
Hello LEE 🙂
I hope you are well.
yes it's with the famous map penner lol.
did you do this manipulation? can you really feel the difference?
you can honestly, feel the power through the camera.. that is amazing. what a machine and great job C on 2 Wheels
I was fortunate enough to get a press loan of the same bike, the r black, for 2 weeks. Went into it wondering about it and came out in love. It’s such a ridiculous motorcycle that nobody asked for and I’m glad they made.
As an Xdiavel S owner, I can say that this thing is beautiful.
I like the Xdiavel S even better from both a looks and performance standpoint.
As a Schwinn owner, I would agree it’s beautiful.🚲
As a vmax owner I’m faster than both the xdiavel and rocket3
@@SWTrailsAndWheels xdiavel owner here too and I agree
@@Insaiyanrider this motorcycle is much better than vmax and Xdiavel, those are not even close to this engine and eletronics.
I flew from Western Australia to Tasmania to buy a gsx1400 and rode it home to Perth and I was converted just like you are now, the GSX1400 has more bottom end torque than an R1 and its a beast to ride I'll even give it hell on unsealed roads. I want to ride a rocket 3 so bad, I'd love to see a track day on this bike.
This bike does it enough for me that I’ve bought one. What a terrific bike!!! It’s not cheap, but you get what you pay for. And in this case, that’s a hell of a lot of motorcycle.
Hi from NZ. I got rocket gt. I just can't get enough of it. Mid pegs , quick shifter all the fruit. Best fun ever. Great video thanks.
My Brother Tom just bought one of these in Mississippi from a friend. He should be bringing it home to his house in Iowa this summer. Can’t Wait to see it.
I love this class of motorcycle! I own an M109R and Diavel. I hope to add the Rocket 3 to the garage someday!
Seeing you drive is pretty cool, as it´s not as crazy like some other drivers in UA-cam are, but you still look cautious and do it "reasonably"
Single sided swingarm automatically makes a bike look 8/10 at minimum
Ninja 400 owner here / new rider (as of October). Not a cruiser fan by any means, but this and the Sportster S are the two that do it for me. This bike looks DAMN MENACING! 😍
I love the bike! Unless you live in UK it's pretty hard to get a Rocket 3R Black. I got mine eventually, more expensive than it should have been, but in the end, totally worth it. This bike is PERFECT if you come from cruisers and want to touch the naked world. Me personally, I can't take a super naked, I hate the sound, I hate the high revs, but the Rocket... oh boy... it gives you everything you need at low revs. 2.7 secs to 100 km/h is something amazing. The build quality is awesome, the clutch, the gear changer- they are perfect. I drove a couple of days ago a Speed Triple 1200 RS. Even if the motorcycle is an icon itself, the Rocket 3R is WAY above it quality wise.
Yeah the black edition is expensive! I ended up trading my 2020 Red Rocket 3r with only 1500 miles on it for the Limited Black edition. When I saw the black edition in person I knew I had to black out my bike. I have the werkes exhaust which looks so good blacked out on the black edition. I wanted the TFC but the price was crazy compared to the mass production model. Crazy thing is after trading my 2020 in for the 2022 Black edition I ended up paying around the same amount I would have paid for the TFC. I had to get it because it was the only one in Southern California.
@@rocket3man371 You made the right choice! 😎
I just ordered the Zard exhaust, the sound is better with Werkes, but the looks... the looks are awesome!
@@wraymogg yeah the Zard looks better! The Werkes blacked out on mine just blends in. Those zards will definitely stand out! The Zards came out after I had already purchased the Werkes. I had to ship them back to get powder coated black which made a world of difference.
I bought my 2007 Rocket III Classic with footboards & heel/toe shifter, 2 tone paint & hand stitched saddle in 2010 new in the crate for $11,500 & loved it for years just for the flat torque curve alone.
Those side shots are crazy 🔥🔥
Great vid, thanks mate. I have a 1999 Fxstc out to 1550 and all the shite such as inverted twin disc front end 2” over, twin calipers on the back, single fire ignition, RBRacing 2 into 1, tricked CV with a velocity cone, Carlini torque arm, 3 piece Dragway billet rims running Pirelli night dragons, thunderheart billet forward controls, burley V bars, Arlen Ness switches and clutch n brake set ups, Barnett scorpion lock up clutch and Barnett clear derby cover, custom +5 degree billet triple trees, progressive adjustable rear shocks, beautiful mustang seat, custom front tool box mounted on lower down tubes in a front air spoiler configuration made as an alloy sheet metal structure then wrapped in 4mm leather by a saddle maker, tank bra in same leather by the same saddle maker, electronic tachometer shift light in a discreet format sitting just above speedo, air fuel ratio gauge and spartan controller, custom cooling fan that is unobtrusive and cost a mint, head temperature gauges, and on it goes…… why did I bother typing all this shite? I told my missus I want the triumph rocket 3 R black…she reminded me of the no multiple rego unless it’s club rego rule established some time ago when VicRoads were costing more than our mortgage…… knowing I could never sell the FXSTC she walked away confident.
Until I gave it to my nephew…… that’s how impressed I am with this Triumph.
Moral of this story, my nephew is smarter than me regarding bikes n engineering….he will love it and look after it, I didn’t sell it too a dealer or a flog… so I can live with that, I get too throw a leg over it now n then! It’s not about money…it’s about doing it right, at 62 years of age I believe the electronic assistance this Triumph offers may keep me in the saddle longer.
I look forward to the day I can wash my bike without sourcing 10 plastic shopping bags too cover wheel hubs, electrical components, carburettor and such….. the old 1999 has tapered wheel bearings and shite seals so you can imagine how that goes. Billet and chrome is great too look at….try keeping it where it shines, I’m done with that because these days I spend more time polishing than riding. I reckon for the first time in my life I deserve a burger with the lot without having to make it myself….we only get one lap in the race of life, why not do a pit stop just before the end for an upgrade? The rocket 3 R black should have been around in 1999….imagine the time and money saved!
Throw an ECU tune on it and it immediately becomes 15-20% more robust. I love my Rocket 3. Just wrecked it due to badguys on the road. Getting it repaired soon hopefully.
I believe Triumph's all come massively understressed so they can reach that 10k mile service interval. Not saying they're weak but there's more go if you want it. Hope you get your bike up and going soon.
My issue is that I want 3 Ducatis, 2 triumphs, 2 Suzuki's, a Honda and a Yamaha. Too many good bikes out there to choose just one
Don’t forget the 2022 Buell Hammerhead 1190, there is NO Bike like this new Buell! Ram Air Braking, Framed Fuel Tank for lower center of gravity (looks a bit dated) but the liquid cooled V-Twin in that beast Sounds and Outlast ANY SuperBike on the market today!
My Uncle owns and Races an old EBR 1190, abuses it on the track as a Professional Racer and NEVER had any major maintenance issues with it. Buell’s are SOLID! If you bought a Buell, it would outlast your age even if you bought one in your 20’s.
I have a GT, Triple Black. Love that damn bike and I'm a Harley guy. If Harley made that bike, I would have bought it. But, now that I have a few thousand miles on it, I know that Harley could have never made it. It's just not in their DNA. Triumph just does it better. I still love my Ultra Limited. The wife and I have put 40K miles on it all over the western states. But the level of detail, the engineering, just the overall ride experience on the Rocket is just at another level.
I was searching the rocket on google since I absolutely love the way this Triumph looks and found this vid. Thanks, u just convinced me! This will be the next wheels in my garage!!
Those Brits sure know how to build a bike! The pedigree behind them is just awesome.
I think the GT is the best machine for tall riders. The torque on this beast is unreal. The design/looks of the bike is superb. Now, you can get some great custom hard cases and front fairing from Corbin, not cheap but well done. You think the K1600 is a beast, try this one.....sick. They do need to add shift assist and wider/taller windscreen.
respect for showing the speedo and casually going 140 on public roads
40+ years, 750,000 miles over a score of motorcycles my 2014 Rocket III Roadster is one of my fondest memories. I sure wish I could throw down on a new one.
The footage on this review is the best! Great job! Former Triumph Street Triple and Speed Triple owner. The Rocket is next!
I did a test ride on a rocket 3 R. After ridding the Harley street glide which I ride daily, the rocket feels like a dream machine... 700 lbs wet for the rocket with 800 plus, close to 900, for the glide... makes the rocket feel like a toy. unbelievable ride. Mind blown as well. Corbin makes a nice bat-nose fairing for the rocket. Bags aren't really needed on a bike that does 100 miles per tank more or less. thinking a rack and small pack to carry essentials, ice tea, wallet, registration .... stuff like that....
By the time you start adding fairings and stuff, you might as well just keep riding the Harley. The Rocket is great the way it is. I added the tire pressure monitoring system, tank knee pads, swapped the seat out for the solo seat, added on the clutch less gear changing, and added on the small windscreen that the GT has standard. I also switched to the handlebars from the GT so they come back a bit more (I’m only 5’3”). I also plan on changing out the battery to a lithium ion. This bike is a true game changer. It’s a beast!!! It’s also faster than the 929 I used to have.
@@mudman6156 nope. The Harley is top heavy. I prefer the rocket as a daily rider. Gonna sell the Harley..
@@mudman6156 bought the saddlebags, heated grips. That's what I needed :)
I rode my Dads original Rocket cruiser as a kid and it felt like it was going to throw me off the back the punch in 2nd gear was absolutely ridiculous. I never had the balls back then to pin 1st gear lol. Now I’m older and really want to ride one of these newer Rockets and feel the power. The power curve reminds me of a Dodge Viper.
I saw one of these the other day when I was out riding and man did it look amazing. Sounds really cool too.
This was awesome, made it to the outro crew. I'm also a sport bike guy considering the Rocket. This is the best video I've seen on this, thank you and subbed!
Great bike dude..triumph is reborn again
Just test rode the Gt. Loved it. Will probably buy an R.
Such a cool looking bike. I’m a naked bike kinda guy but that Rocket and Ducati Diavel seriously got my attention. I could see myself riding those kinda bikes.
Man I love the R3R but I'd have to get one in red because it's the closest you'll ever get to that bike from Akira. You know the one. You all know the one
Needs an arai bumper sticker
The torque is what makes it so fun you should try the v max to
"Ya know, so your passenger doesn't fall off the back and you wonder how you lost a few hundred pounds" 🤣
I have the same bike and fitting the quickshifter transforms the ride..its silky smooth gear changes are epic!!...nice review by the way.
Favorite moments around 18:00 : “I see why it got the name Rocket!!” LOL Then again at around 26:00 LOL then 31:00 when turning the handlebars haha 👍🏼
I own the 2022 Rocket 3R and love it.
Great review!
I can’t believe you weren’t initially sold on the looks of the R3. IMO it’s gorgeous, but I’m kind of a Triumph simp so take it with a grain of salt lol
I’ve ridden the gt model recently. Really cool bike. High speeds and forward controls don’t go together too well.
If you like the traditional cruiser look, you might like the previous style Rocket 3 better ... 2300cc still decent power
Sure if your into bitch bikes than get one of those. If you want a real man's bike get the newest one.
I haven't ridden a bike regularly since the 90's but I've kind of gotten the itch again. I started looking at bikes and fell in love with the look of this thing. But man, this does not look like a bike that is newb friendly lol.
I’m not into Triumph, but damn that bike looks good!
That's my next sidecar puller! Wow- that kind of power, solidly built , the basis for a good rig handles like a sports car.
Not a triumph person or a cruiser person but god fucking damn
Yes!! He started to change he started to come over to the cruiser Market power Cruiser yes!!! And one more awesome bike to think of is the Honda Goldwing f6b 1800 GLand That's all folks.
As a Kawasaki Concours rider, I don’t have to fret over the rear suspension moves under hard acceleration and deceleration…tetra lever baby! But the Triumph sure does look and sound good 😉
I love the design of this one. It's just nuts.
O.C. I have always thought that this bike was one of the best looking cruisers
Out there. My Dream bike
This might be my next bike!
I’ve never heard of this bike!! Wow I’m hooked!!!
That thing has a half liter more displacement than my MX-5.
The first bike that’s got me thinking about riding again. Love it.
This bike is eye candy.
OC: Camera car footage looking super crispy.
Subscribed when I saw the multi cam shoot, much higher production value, great talent, love the bike.
Certainly my next motorcycle!!
This is one bad ass bike! My disclaimer is, I currently own two Triumphs. An 07 America and an 06 Rocketiii (1st generation). Both excellent bikes. Would definitely entertain a third to fit in my garage!!!
Ohhhhhh YES! I have been waiting on this one for a long time!
Best bike review show ever , just awesome! 👍
Man, that bike looks sick.
But it also looks like a lot of speeding tickets. Not sure I'd be able to resist the urge to gun it. Rocket seems to be a very apt name.
Glad you found that stylin' is half the fun with a ride like that. I got a sidecar to show off an you bet it's leather, scarf and goggles.
If Batman ever were to ride a stock bike, this would be it
Batman on a triumph 😂😂😂😂
It makes sense to be shaft drive ln given the 2.5kcc displacement
Yes, this bike with 150 cubic inches engine is briliant ... 👍👍👍
This is the legal way to become batman on two wheels. It looks sooooo good
The cruise control bit is hilarious considering i once set cruise at 125 in my 08 honda😂
By the way - BMW has the best dash/display out there. I'm just saying.
OC. What’s not to like? Comfy seat, all the power, don’t have to look like a power ranger. All good things.
Its beautiful but the way it sags in the middle is scary, it looks like what you would get if a 300 lb guy crossed a 20 ft ladder between windows.
1:15 this bike is so powerful the torque is literally off the chart.
"gods own torque curve!"
It’s Batman’s bike with more muscles 💪 Love it!
Awesome!! Would love to have as my next bike..would never need any upgrades..triumph put there all into a 2.5litre..my first car was a 2.5 litre..crazy all in 3 cylinders...
It's like someone showed up to a spec meeting for their new design and pitched something completely and laughably over-the-top but the engineers took it seriously and produced a top notch bike out of it. This thing is so stupidly overpowered and insane looking it makes me giggle just seeing it.
I love how the captions for the exhaust sound is *Music*
Looks better in black👍🤘
I LOVE the new Rocket 3 bike. The look is brutal and beautiful :-)
I really want one of those things!
I'm about to pay off my HD Deluxe, maybe I'll see if one of these will fit in my budget. I could use a third bike I guess. Chase you are a heck of a salesman.
I love it , the sound , so smooth
Love this bike will buy one soon
Also that version is the Black R edition limited which is $24,999 only 1000 made in that color! I ended up trading my red 2020 one in for this version because it so good in black.
Mans got style on this bike
Outro crew indeed. 😋🇦🇺.As an owner of the older R3 since 2005, the only thing I don't like is the rear guard. It needs to run to the rear extents of the bike. I've ridden it and it's a lighter feel to the older R3 and much better brakes.
Dude, you're over 1 mil subs now. Congrats!
gorgeous bike. i am an Indian guy, but I appreciate the beauty of this bike
I think you gotta get this bike. Like a little kid at Christmas.. and 140 mph. Holly shit
This bike is insane and awesome.
Wish they’d make a highway touring version with a decent fairing and roomy bags. I do a lot of long haul riding and this platform would be ideal.
Totally agree. I own the old R3 , which is a bit easier to set up for touring. Why Triumph doesn't make a fixed fairing bagger based on this, totally beats me. 🇦🇺
You've just about sold me on a Gt version, especially seeing how quickly it accelerates.
Chase, as you know, I had a Rocket back in the day, a 2012 R3R, and it was amazing. I probably averaged one ticket a year on that thing, but i did ride it 10-12k a year though.
Also, I was never sold on this new Rocket, it's looks too 'plasticky' (and electronic) to me, and I love the styling of the old one, HOWEVER, this Black version... I think I gotta get me one now, so thanks a lot bruv!
The GT version has handlebar farther back, front controls, and the back sissy bar. I have the GT and love its position
Ben - Have you found an improved windscreen for it?
Hey Chase, if you get a chance to get a MV Augusta Superveloce 800, please do not hesitate to make a first ride on it. We deserve to see that beauty in 4K! And as always, you rip!
What a beautiful cover for this bike. It's an awesome machine for real. Wow!!!