Triumph Rocket 3 R First Ride Review

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  • Опубліковано 22 січ 2023
  • Triumph Rocket 3 R First Ride Review, how does this bike compare to the Triumph Rocket 3 GT, can you tour on it?? I take it on Motorway, B roads and through town to find out if this can do it all.
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  • @bennylee4u
    @bennylee4u Рік тому +4

    I own this bike in black and I still find myself watching reviews because of how much of a smile it seems to put on other peoples faces too. Just waiting for it to return too tbh after being hit and run! Great review!

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      Aww man hope you weren’t hurt 😞 hope you get it back soon dude what a bike it is 🤘🏼

    • @chad8857
      @chad8857 11 місяців тому

      @@simotofoto

    • @chad8857
      @chad8857 11 місяців тому

      Triumph Glasgow rox. @@simotofoto

  • @robertedmond8358
    @robertedmond8358 Рік тому +6

    I’ve owned a 2 rocket 3 r’s, one with a quick shifter and the first one without. Absolutely fantastic addition and transforms the bike. This should be the first upgrade and really the only one you need…..

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      Totally agree Robert I couldn't believe how smooth it was and the pops on the blips were outstanding :) All the best dude

    • @stuipooey1
      @stuipooey1 Рік тому +2

      Funnily enough Robert, I was just thinking about your bikes whilst watching this. Hope all is well

  • @shadwox9808
    @shadwox9808 Рік тому +2

    I have the 2020 GT version with a quickshifter on it, bought it last summer and the Rocket is awesome the torque stand out and the riding experience is one of kind coming off a Kawasaki GTR 1400 love it very much. I have been riding for the last 40 years for me the Rocket GT is the best bike i ever own. My suggestion for a new review would be a Kawasaki ZH2 a naked bike i was looking for prior of buying my Triumph Rocket 3 GT. Ride safe mate and hello FROM Montreal Quebec Canada.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      Thanks ever so much for watching all the way from beautiful Canada 🇨🇦 ✌🏻

  • @triumphthunderbird1
    @triumphthunderbird1 Рік тому +1

    Soft setting on the suspension improves the smoothness of the ride on bumpy roads.

  • @Desmo904
    @Desmo904 Рік тому

    A great insight into a lovely bike...(I'd love one but they are pretty expensive)
    I live just outside Seattle now (originally from Edinburgh) and visited the Triumph dealership here and saw one in person.
    It's a BIG bike! (Not as bad as the previous version however) and a guy getting his bike serviced had a Werkes Competition 3-2 exhaust on it.
    I HAD to stay around to hear it leave! WOW! That exhaust is INCREDIBLE!
    Cheers for the reviews!
    👍

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому

      Man would love to hear one with the Competition exhaust, was talking to a guy last year with a great TFC version and he had de-cated the bike it sounded epic. Cheers Alan great to hear from you :)

    • @ngbsolo138
      @ngbsolo138 Рік тому +1

      Exactly, I put the Werkes Competition exhaust on my 2020 Rocket 3 GT and man it sounds fantastic.... really makes a huge difference. Sounds almost as good as my wife Harley..

    • @Desmo904
      @Desmo904 Рік тому

      @@ngbsolo138 Do you have a video of it running? I'd love to hear it! 😁

  • @jameshind6644
    @jameshind6644 11 місяців тому

    I came to see the review and really enjoyed it. As an expat living in Australia it was great to hear a glesca voice and then I realised it was in Hillington estate. Different Triumph shop now as he used to sell Ducati's as well and I remember the original dealership from Renfrew.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  11 місяців тому

      Cheers James where in Oz are u I have relatives in Wollongong and plan on visiting very soon :)

    • @jameshind6644
      @jameshind6644 11 місяців тому

      Hi Si, I'm on the opposite side of Oz in Perth. You'll like it here, but don't come in the Summer unless you like really warm weather. 40c here at Christmas.

  • @biggtheprinterman651
    @biggtheprinterman651 Рік тому

    Stunning bike, another great review Si

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому

      Cheers Gaz practice practice practice eh lol

  • @lawriemoto
    @lawriemoto Рік тому

    The luggage fixing arrangement is a brilliant touch

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому

      Cheers Lawrence it looks mint and doesn't ruin the look of the bike when the bags are off. Hope your well bud :)

  • @greywolf9292
    @greywolf9292 Рік тому +1

    A lovely enthusiastic review of this engineering masterpiece, I'm in the market for one so I may pop to Glasgow for a look. I'm not sure whether I'd like mid of forwards pegs, though I definitely want the GT.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      I struggled to get my head around the forward pegs but having ridden the mids I think I prefer the forawrds, with the mids I felt my legs were being blown apart in the wind at high speed and was causing cramps in my groin when I was sub consciously trying to hold them tight against the tank, this didn't happen with the forwards.

    • @greywolf9292
      @greywolf9292 Рік тому

      @@simotofoto Thanks for your very prompt and helpful reply alerting me to something no one else has mentioned. I saw recently you have a used GT in the shop so it'll be an ideal chance to compare the two. 👍😀

  • @FR-ty5vn
    @FR-ty5vn 9 місяців тому

    Glorious!! Fun Factor!! I just softened the suspension on my GT. WHAT A BIKE!!!

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  9 місяців тому +1

      Yeah I think they come out the factory on the hardest setting

    • @FR-ty5vn
      @FR-ty5vn 9 місяців тому

      @@simotofoto definitely 👍🏼 stiff - little softening did the trick & kept forward controls but moved everything back an inch - little more cramped for my legs, but feels better reaching back brake.

  • @jomad7684
    @jomad7684 Рік тому

    Great channel Si!😊

  • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
    @user-sw2lv3zp6o 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic bike. I'd love one. I rode the Rocket lll Roadster for an afternoon in 2010. I found it really manageable, despite being 40 kg heavier than the new R.
    It's a shame the panniers aren't the same quality as the frames they attach to. Zips?
    Great review. Nick

  • @triumphthunderbird1
    @triumphthunderbird1 Рік тому +1

    Have the TFC variant - 8,000 miles in. It is an engineering masterpiece!

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      It is Ivan its an absolute work of art you are a lucky chap

  • @HastingsKickboxingAcademy
    @HastingsKickboxingAcademy Рік тому

    I’ve just put a deposit on one of these bad boys. But super excited to pick it up next week.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому

      Nice one man im well jealous would love to be able to get one in the budget :)

  • @saltire546
    @saltire546 3 місяці тому

    I have owned one for 5 weeks now and its a torque monster and i cant wait to unleash all the extra power that Triumph have eluded to give it .One thing is the quickshifter is not even coming close to the smoothness of my previous bike gsxr1000 .The parts /service girl in Glasgow was one of the most helpfull staff i have ever come across giving me loads of info regargding service history ect , just a pity i am 3 hours away or i would be getting my bike serviced in Glasgow and not up here in the north east .Any how thanks for sharing your thoughts.

  • @vincehawkesfgintpt4540
    @vincehawkesfgintpt4540 Рік тому

    I’m chopping in my 2012 Explorer next year and I’m undecided whether I want a Bobber or a Rocket 3R. Looking forward to test riding them

  • @allansmillie7507
    @allansmillie7507 Рік тому

    Quality machine....the luggage fitment is a well thought out bit of kit.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому

      Cheers Allan it really is, when the luggage is off the bike the brackets look so tidy :)

  • @markettradinggenius
    @markettradinggenius 2 місяці тому

    Si Motofoto, when riding in the wet, did you get any water on the backside of your back or did the rear wheel hugger keep the water off of you?

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Місяць тому +1

      The hugger seems to do a decent job Mark

  • @ninja12lawbreaker
    @ninja12lawbreaker 11 місяців тому

    I am itching to get one, next year

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  11 місяців тому +1

      Do it do it do it

  • @FlyingFun.
    @FlyingFun. Рік тому

    I want every bike I see reviewed .😂
    How do I go about getting a job at a bike shop so I can try them all out?😊

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      Hahahah its tough man but someone has to do it lol

  • @NeoDK
    @NeoDK Рік тому

    My quick shifter for some reason clunks when actuating. I can make it smoother with a very very light gear change but sometimes that doesn’t change its gear. It was smooth as anything in the front position but when I had them moved to mid it clunks at the top of the gear change.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      It maybe need the sensitivity adjusted on it dude its an easy fix at the shop

    • @NeoDK
      @NeoDK Рік тому

      @@simotofoto they moved the shifter down a little and that helped a bit. I get the horrid clunk from neutral to first though which is weird because it didn’t do it before. And sometimes it even doesn’t do it now but it is most of the time. I’m confused by it.

  • @barrygormley1618
    @barrygormley1618 Рік тому +3

    If you ever get the chance to ride a Tiger 900 rally pro that would be fantastic.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Barry I will make a point of getting the 900 Rally Pro soon :)

    • @barrygormley1618
      @barrygormley1618 Рік тому

      @@simotofoto thanks for that 😀

  • @grahamblair3363
    @grahamblair3363 Рік тому

    What a machine. 👊🏻

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      It is so nice to ride G butter smooth

  • @seanpurcell9056
    @seanpurcell9056 Рік тому

    Hi man stunning bike its got everything I would have fit to it did you say that's the demo bike ? Is it up for sale

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      Hey Sean its just been put on as a demo but everything's for sale lol

    • @seanpurcell9056
      @seanpurcell9056 Рік тому

      Cheers for getting back to me very much appreciated 👍

  • @jonnypaget
    @jonnypaget Рік тому

    I’ve got 22 gt and felt every word you said

  • @inked-96
    @inked-96 2 місяці тому

    Is this quickshifter up only?

  • @samuraidarocket3r150
    @samuraidarocket3r150 Рік тому

    Top brother 👏👏👏👏👏👊👊👊

  • @R3RLEE
    @R3RLEE Рік тому

    Does the quickshifter work better when higher gear with the revs up
    Mine seems a little clunky?
    Cheers..good review too!

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      I wasn't aware of that Justin it seemed butter smooth to me at all revs, on the ups as long as I had the throttle open and on the downs the throttle closed and it worked flawlessly

    • @R3RLEE
      @R3RLEE Рік тому

      @@simotofoto Thanks for replying..maybe its me lol
      I have the r black only done 210 miles so still getting used to it.
      Thanks

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      @@R3RLEE no worries Justin, love the black model it looks proper stealthy, hey persevere with it dude, but if it doesn't feel right it probably isn't it should be butter smooth

    • @R3RLEE
      @R3RLEE Рік тому

      @@simotofoto Thanks mate l will ...sorry for the questions but do they need setting up or work straight out of the box when fitted?

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому

      @@R3RLEE im not sure if they need setting up Lee but if you give me a call at the shop on Tuesday I will ask one of the techs 01412489171 West Coast Triumph

  • @neilgodfreybartley3143
    @neilgodfreybartley3143 Рік тому

  • @jacmcdonald9937
    @jacmcdonald9937 Рік тому

    I want every bike you review 🤣🤣

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      Hahahaha get your licence

    • @jacmcdonald9937
      @jacmcdonald9937 Рік тому

      @@simotofoto I cannie 😭😭😭😭 my life revolves around the wee boys

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому

      @@jacmcdonald9937 I know you just need to come out pillion

  • @batakrghabik635
    @batakrghabik635 10 місяців тому

    Dammmm masterpiece 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💗💞💗💕💖💓💖💕💗💗💕💖💓💖💕💗💞💞💞

  • @nr3157
    @nr3157 10 місяців тому

    What is the difference between Rocket 3 GT and Rocket 3 GT 221?

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  10 місяців тому +1

      221 got a bluetooth module and unique paint scheme

    • @nr3157
      @nr3157 10 місяців тому

      @simotofoto Thanks so much. I couldn't find that info on their website. Is it possible to add XM radio and make selections using the screen on the handle bar?

  • @BigJock0
    @BigJock0 Рік тому

    Is that West Coast Triumph?

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      Behind me yes it is :)

    • @BigJock0
      @BigJock0 Рік тому

      @@simotofoto I'm looking at part exchanging my Verdys 1000 GT for the Bonneville T120.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      @@BigJock0 awesome dude head down to the shop and we can sort u out :)

  • @andreykotov936
    @andreykotov936 Рік тому

    Planing to trade imy Fatboy for this beautiful machine

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому

      You will love it Andrey what a machine it is

  • @jimanders9971
    @jimanders9971 Рік тому +3

    Do you have an English language version?

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +1

      Haha there should be subtitles in a few days lol

    • @jimanders9971
      @jimanders9971 Рік тому +2

      @@simotofoto just messing around, great video thanks.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому

      No worries Jim thanks for watching the video ride safe dude

    • @jimanders9971
      @jimanders9971 Рік тому

      i can cruise with the cruisers with the panniers and play with the sports bikes. The best all around street scoot around imho.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому

      I concur

  • @Vladimir-gq2ho
    @Vladimir-gq2ho Рік тому

    IT Is very hard to understand your English for me, YOU know English Is not my first language. I am from Czech republic.

    • @simotofoto
      @simotofoto  Рік тому +2

      Hi Vladimir sorry you are finding it hard to understand, there should be subtitles available:)