Donovan rides the Triumph Rocket 3 GT with the largest motor ever bolted to a mass-production motorcycle. And a motorcycle destined for intergalactic travel, he says.
From the US, going to get me one of these when we finally start getting back to normal. I've been lucky and have kept my job through this crisis. Been racking up a lot of overtime and not been able to go anywhere.
True story about Triumph, I never bash Triumph and I don't even know why, in fact I always say to anyone who rides a Triumph, good choice, I never meet anyone who didn't like their Triumph. Your observation made me laugh and wonder about it!
I just love the headlights it's like what will we do these things oh I know well put them here yea that's where they go I love the rocket and all Triumph bikes
I had one of the original Rocket III Touring models.....a righteous tourer that. I do hope the Triumph accessory catalog will have bits for the GT to improve it's long distance possibilities......and since Mat is stuck in France you'll have to get him to see if he can get out and see what's available there bike wise!
That's the plan, once everything starts opening up again. But I did film this test and grab the chance for a quick spin at the same time. Not something I would ever think of owning, but a lovely bike, nevertheless.
This bike is so sick! I test rode one yesterday (the R variant). I think that every motorcyclist should have a go on one of these. It's a unique experience. This the definition of TORQUE! I couldn't help but laughing inside my helmet.
Picked up my new Rocket GT last week and put 400 miles on it. The only fly in the ointment is that the list of devices that are compatible with the $900 bluetooth module is extremely limited. The only two Android phones are the S8 and S9, both of which have been discontinued by Samsung. My headset, the Sena SRL Neotec 11, is also not compatible. The dealer, Mosites in North Versailles, PA has refunded me both the price of the bluetooth component and the labor involved in installing it. Excellent Customer Service at Mosites. Triumph After Sales in Atlanta was very supportive and coordinated with the dealer. In addition, they are going to escalate the problem with Triumph UK. Be careful if you need the bluetooth! Otherwise, its the best bike that I have ever ridden!
very good nice video !! yes man, that bike is THE only one mega bike ! (yeah, I do NOT think about the Boss Hoss, that is not a bike any longer ..... lol) ... I had one, the new 2012 R3Roadster till 2015 and I had the best most fantastic times of my bikers life (I am 72 now and would like to have the new one !!) .... that bike is a nice monster, a brute one but so cool and zen because so balanced and reassuring !! just be the one in full control, do not think it is a toy !! this bike pushes you into the one only present moment, you no longer think about futur and past, just the NOW zen moment of real life !!!
I got rid of my Kawasaki GTR 1400 the dinosaur like you told us on your review of the bike, and bought a 2020 Triump Rocket 3 GT and boy do love it fast torquey a blast to ride ad a quickshifter on it to do mad acceleration when i need it and downshift on corner without the clucht is a gamr changer for me but dont give me wrong loved my Kawasaki Concours but my Rocket made me forgot her but its all for the best. Ride safe mates.
Jet Cooper R or GT? I am torn between the Super Duke GT & BMW X1000XR for my next bike actually, but can’t get the Rocket R (in red) out of my head. 🤤 Even got it as my Screensaver on the phone
Extremely powerful yet smooth, refined, and "gentlemanly". All attractive attributes among this bike's target market, no doubt. Plus, long term, this plays well for Triumph as they continue to compete against the other European manufacturers. Especially BMW. p.s. Have you considered Patreon? We imagine UA-cam ad revenue is weak to say the least. What's the best way we can give additional support to The Bike Show? Much love from Northern California. 👨👩👧 ❤ 📺The Bike Show
@Willy Wisper All hail the world renowned expert on Hayabusa's forthwith to be known as Prick Wisper. Bib waits with baited breath for The Prick to post a video of himself on his Hayabusa with the throttle wide open, taming the beast of bikes in that manly way that even professional racers cannot do for more than a few seconds at a time...
Awesome review guys from Canada. I am hoping they make a proper touring model with this model, as in proper hard bags and a front fairing. I so want this bike as a proper cruiser for long rides in Canada and the USA. I have a 2017 Triumph Trophy SE and I just love it to death. Yep its got its quirks but its been solid and i crank out 600 mile days on it at 55mpg, but i know eventually i will end up on a cruiser but i just despise Harley Davidson and was really hoping Triumph made a real touring version of this in a year or so!!!!
I prefer the R model with the pegs further back, but I wouldn't want one. Zipped panniers? I get Don's point, though. I remember testing the old Rocket lll Roadster in 2010 and then getting back on my Buell Ulysses and thinking it felt like a toy.
Gabby Hayes Well you see time is not static. And in 4 years? It's obvious for this year only. Plus sometimes they do used bikes, 2010, 2012? Just a recommendation.
From Mat: Harry was banished from our band of moto-brothers under a very, very dark cloud of his own making. We lost a friend and a colleague with whom we’d enjoyed working because, well, let’s just say he developed extremely sticky fingers and an aversion to the truth. I would like to say I wish him the best, but I don’t. I hope he gets abducted by aliens for intrusive sexual experimentation and returns to earth green, mouldy and pregnant.
This motorcycle is exactly my JUG of Tea...i'm gonna buy the GT and the Roadster both. And i'll use the Roadster to get around town everyday, and i'll use the GT for weekend 500 km rides from my house to a cafe in the mountains, to get a cup of Tea....👍👍👍😎
Hi Guys Another great video< ive got the TFC Rocket 3 love it to pieces, I got a video with her doing 20 to 50k corners if you bored!! and have nothing better to do !! have a look and let me know what you think I'm only a mere beginner, 🛵 but I'm trying 🤦♂️ you should have a laugh talk soon Marc's
There are 3 reasons people buy a motorbike. 1. No. 2. Nope. 3. Na-ah. My reason: 4. I want to get to work. It's faster than by car/walking, and owning a car is a hassle.
R315k? That is waht I paid for a brand new bouble cab 4x4 bakkie. Not a chance I'm paying that for a bike. And R17k for panniers? What are you and Triumph smoking? I want some of that too.
Do not understand people who claim the rocket 3 r is expensive !! Could you name one 2020 flagship bike of any tradition motocycle brand which is cheap ???
..social distanding, ..because you can see so many people everywhere, all getting in the way of the camera and the bike & presenters. sorry I am trying to be funny, and failing, give someone a hug.
Twin headlights have been a thing for naked/semi-naked Triumph's since the T509-959 based Speed Triple in the late 1990's/early 2000's, it is one of their 'signatures' - I am sure you could remove and get a new/altered mount to have it single headlamped, if you must, or get some other LED head lighting system/design fitted instead. It's like asking Honda to reduce down their quality controls to that of Chinese manufacturing or Ford F150 quality from one of the least able Ford factories, or like Harley Davidson saying the V-Rod was actually good to thier ideologically riden/driven 'heritage' cultist fans.
I love em. I like the original street triple r with the googly eyes n the overall functional look, it looks like it wasn't designed, better than the insect like current one
![Triumph Rocket III [TFC] vs Ducati Diavel S vs V-MAX Yamaha SHOOT OUT](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jXtiZa5VQEQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Thank you for your wonderful video of a fantastic motorcycle.
From the US, going to get me one of these when we finally start getting back to normal. I've been lucky and have kept my job through this crisis. Been racking up a lot of overtime and not been able to go anywhere.
Still the same for me in over here in Australia, I’ll be paying cash for mine in August 2021👍
True story about Triumph, I never bash Triumph and I don't even know why, in fact I always say to anyone who rides a Triumph, good choice, I never meet anyone who didn't like their Triumph. Your observation made me laugh and wonder about it!
I keep watching more and more videos on the GT and I am like, what am I doing not riding one !!!!! Insane machine....period.
I just love the headlights it's like what will we do these things oh I know well put them here yea that's where they go I love the rocket and all Triumph bikes
Thanks for continuing content during this time! Always enjoy the videos.
I love Triumph Rocket 3 R
Don your reviews are the best out there!
I had one of the original Rocket III Touring models.....a righteous tourer that. I do hope the Triumph accessory catalog will have bits for the GT to improve it's long distance possibilities......and since Mat is stuck in France you'll have to get him to see if he can get out and see what's available there bike wise!
That's the plan, once everything starts opening up again. But I did film this test and grab the chance for a quick spin at the same time. Not something I would ever think of owning, but a lovely bike, nevertheless.
Amazing review I want a Rocket
I love the predecessor
*Great Beginner Bike*
*You Can Grow Into The Power*
*Never Get Bored*
*Fantastic Price*
😂
Hahahah, funny
But what is your genuine view about this motorcycle?
Great beginner's bike???? I do not think so !!! Maybe, if you move from HD to the Rocket LOL. I do agree on your 2, 3 and 4 comments.
This bike is so sick! I test rode one yesterday (the R variant). I think that every motorcyclist should have a go on one of these. It's a unique experience. This the definition of TORQUE! I couldn't help but laughing inside my helmet.
Love your reviews! always make me smile :)
Picked up my new Rocket GT last week and put 400 miles on it. The only fly in the ointment is that the list of devices that are compatible with the $900 bluetooth module is extremely limited. The only two Android phones are the S8 and S9, both of which have been discontinued by Samsung. My headset, the Sena SRL Neotec 11, is also not compatible. The dealer, Mosites in North Versailles, PA has refunded me both the price of the bluetooth component and the labor involved in installing it. Excellent Customer Service at Mosites. Triumph After Sales in Atlanta was very supportive and coordinated with the dealer. In addition, they are going to escalate the problem with Triumph UK. Be careful if you need the bluetooth! Otherwise, its the best bike that I have ever ridden!
very good nice video !! yes man, that bike is THE only one mega bike ! (yeah, I do NOT think about the Boss Hoss, that is not a bike any longer ..... lol) ... I had one, the new 2012 R3Roadster till 2015 and I had the best most fantastic times of my bikers life (I am 72 now and would like to have the new one !!) .... that bike is a nice monster, a brute one but so cool and zen because so balanced and reassuring !! just be the one in full control, do not think it is a toy !! this bike pushes you into the one only present moment, you no longer think about futur and past, just the NOW zen moment of real life !!!
ahh finally a review of this brute by you guys.
great little review and post ride conversation that made me think and find very agreeable.
I got rid of my Kawasaki GTR 1400 the dinosaur like you told us on your review of the bike, and bought a 2020 Triump Rocket 3 GT and boy do love it fast torquey a blast to ride ad a quickshifter on it to do mad acceleration when i need it and downshift on corner without the clucht is a gamr changer for me but dont give me wrong loved my Kawasaki Concours but my Rocket made me forgot her but its all for the best. Ride safe mates.
Excellent review!
Sophisticated brute, that is a spot on description. Amazing quality. Should retain / increase value hey?
Fantastic review. I find mine very easy to ride - all that fear for nothing...... Price - worth every bit!
Jet Cooper R or GT? I am torn between the Super Duke GT & BMW X1000XR for my next bike actually, but can’t get the Rocket R (in red) out of my head. 🤤 Even got it as my Screensaver on the phone
Mario Kornberger follow your heart :)
Extremely powerful yet smooth, refined, and "gentlemanly". All attractive attributes among this bike's target market, no doubt. Plus, long term, this plays well for Triumph as they continue to compete against the other European manufacturers. Especially BMW. p.s. Have you considered Patreon? We imagine UA-cam ad revenue is weak to say the least. What's the best way we can give additional support to The Bike Show? Much love from Northern California.
👨👩👧 ❤ 📺The Bike Show
Ghana here . Hi!
Really enjoy your show even though I use Vespa 300 😃
The Arnold Schwarzenegger of bikes: Too big, too powerful, but oh, so addictive...
Yeah bud Terminator bike
Too powerful? 😳
@@sugarrfree That's right, too powerful. Only two words, which one you struggling with?
Bib The Boulder - you find another bloke addictive? Ok....
@Willy Wisper All hail the world renowned expert on Hayabusa's forthwith to be known as Prick Wisper. Bib waits with baited breath for The Prick to post a video of himself on his Hayabusa with the throttle wide open, taming the beast of bikes in that manly way that even professional racers cannot do for more than a few seconds at a time...
Awesome review guys from Canada. I am hoping they make a proper touring model with this model, as in proper hard bags and a front fairing. I so want this bike as a proper cruiser for long rides in Canada and the USA. I have a 2017 Triumph Trophy SE and I just love it to death. Yep its got its quirks but its been solid and i crank out 600 mile days on it at 55mpg, but i know eventually i will end up on a cruiser but i just despise Harley Davidson and was really hoping Triumph made a real touring version of this in a year or so!!!!
Sounds like my previous favourite bike - the Hayabusa.
Not scary but really quick.
The build quality reminds me of Toyota fj 40
I prefer the R model with the pegs further back, but I wouldn't want one. Zipped panniers? I get Don's point, though. I remember testing the old Rocket lll Roadster in 2010 and then getting back on my Buell Ulysses and thinking it felt like a toy.
It's refined.
Great bike...I'd love one. or a Harley Softail Slim.
Buy bouth
splodge 57 I am the same or a Harley RKS but I think you get more bang for your buck with the triumph
I really wish you guys added a year model to your vid titles
Have you been living in a cave? Everyone knows this is a new 2020 design.
Gabby Hayes Well you see time is not static. And in 4 years? It's obvious for this year only. Plus sometimes they do used bikes, 2010, 2012? Just a recommendation.
@@cadeere74 Valid points. Sorry about the "cave" comment. Going a little stir crazy here I guess, lol.
Gabby Hayes Yeah, so easy to seek engagement in any place we can
Where is Harry Fisher??
From Mat: Harry was banished from our band of moto-brothers under a very, very dark cloud of his own making. We lost a friend and a colleague with whom we’d enjoyed working because, well, let’s just say he developed extremely sticky fingers and an aversion to the truth. I would like to say I wish him the best, but I don’t. I hope he gets abducted by aliens for intrusive sexual experimentation and returns to earth green, mouldy and pregnant.
The Bike Show So... Anal probe? 👽
@@IgnitionBikeShow Thanks for telling us what happened. Respect. 🍻
The Bike Show oh.....that is very sad news. My condolences on losing a friend.
Amazing motorcycle, but not my cup of tea. Great review. Cheers.
This motorcycle is exactly my JUG of Tea...i'm gonna buy the GT and the Roadster both. And i'll use the Roadster to get around town everyday, and i'll use the GT for weekend 500 km rides from my house to a cafe in the mountains, to get a cup of Tea....👍👍👍😎
@@navinbabji I am going to ride one this saturday.....looking forward to this creature...
haha, I still believe that if you'd punch a hole of the bottom of the tank it would still leak slower than to when you open up on that throttle.;))))
Make a proper bagger, fixed fairing and panniers (that don't leak, Triumph! ) based on this bike, please Triumph!
I love this show guy!! Thank you very much!
But I thought that you are in France right now!? I am confused !!
We shot this just before he left.
Are you Essential services, they comming for you ....
Grim Reaper ... coming ...
@@1990-t1j oh shame, what a cry baby , you dont like my comment so you pick me out on my spelling, doos
I do ride my bike to bay essentials nothing wrong here especialy with bike
Did you say R17,000 for soft panniers?!? 🤣
It needs a supercharger and a turbo that should make it evil
Can it pull wheelies?
Yes. But it's extremely difficult! Heavy, long wheelbase and very composed.
Does the other version have the foot pegs in the normal place ?
Yes :D
@@Braselton21 prefer that version
Hi Guys
Another great video< ive got the TFC Rocket 3 love it to pieces,
I got a video with her doing 20 to 50k corners if you bored!! and have nothing better to do !! have a look and let me know what you think
I'm only a mere beginner, 🛵 but I'm trying 🤦♂️ you should have a laugh
talk soon
Marc's
Inverse special relativity? Extra special relativity then?
There are 3 reasons people buy a motorbike.
1. No.
2. Nope.
3. Na-ah.
My reason:
4. I want to get to work. It's faster than by car/walking, and owning a car is a hassle.
£6k cheaper than the UK prices😳
Womanwolfrider no way!!
I think we get ripped off over here ☹️
@@Womanwolfrider Think they sell more over there. But still thats pretty shitty
did you buy one though?
Old one is a behemont, but what do you call this?
Fun!
Which scorpion helmet is this, please?
Here we go:
scorpionsports.eu/produit/solid-8/
Thank you
R315k? That is waht I paid for a brand new bouble cab 4x4 bakkie. Not a chance I'm paying that for a bike. And R17k for panniers? What are you and Triumph smoking? I want some of that too.
Great looking bike, but sounds so bland. Needs a little rumble IMHO.
I also thought that sound were terrible before i tested this bike - the sound is huge !
Question; GT or the R???
The GT is more comfortable while the R is more badass. Our usual answer is ride both and see.
Gt
Clever Nduruza gt
Do not understand people who claim the rocket 3 r is expensive !! Could you name one 2020 flagship bike of any tradition motocycle brand which is cheap ???
Harley Davidson.
Oh wait, they're just made cheap.
But very expensive.
To buy and maintain.
20 2 litre coke bottles would be 20kg not 14kg
40 not 14
Anyway, who expect from 300kg bike to b a hooligan? Like, seriously?
Err people aren't about I guess because they are practising social distancing and stay in door, not sure why you are not.
This was filmed for our South African TV production before lockdown.
..social distanding, ..because you can see so many people everywhere, all getting in the way of the camera and the bike & presenters.
sorry I am trying to be funny, and failing, give someone a hug.
First reason is your opinion.
R300k not a lot of money?! Are you kidding? For most people that is totally unaffordable, and unjustifiable.
Cool bike but a horrible price.
Please use a better camera the resolution is bad
Please turn your yt quality settings up, or get a less than ridiculous 'ego sized' screen.
It's 720p on my phone. 👍
why do you need a bike that big? No thanks.
Kim Hicks People do not NEED bikes.
Do not try add reasons. ;)
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$and only they can service it$$$$$$$$$$$
Triumph u have great looking bike, WHY would u ruined it with these ugly headlights?
Twin headlights have been a thing for naked/semi-naked Triumph's since the T509-959 based Speed Triple in the late 1990's/early 2000's, it is one of their 'signatures' - I am sure you could remove and get a new/altered mount to have it single headlamped, if you must, or get some other LED head lighting system/design fitted instead.
It's like asking Honda to reduce down their quality controls to that of Chinese manufacturing or Ford F150 quality from one of the least able Ford factories,
or like Harley Davidson saying the V-Rod was actually good to thier ideologically riden/driven 'heritage' cultist fans.
I love em. I like the original street triple r with the googly eyes n the overall functional look, it looks like it wasn't designed, better than the insect like current one