Triumph Rocket 3R 🚀 // First Impressions Ride!
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Hi Everyone,
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Here is the initial ride review of the 2022 Triumph Rocket 3R! 🚀
Although this bike isn't a super practical bike, I don't think it's pretending to be!
It's great fun, it's a bit silly and it does NOTHING but turn heads!!!
Let me know if you've ridden one and what you think or if you have plans to ride it in the future!
Thanks Guys!
Usernamekate 🏁
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A perfect example of what makes this channel such a joy to watch: The tech talk is informed and analytical in a practical way. The overall tone is down to earth but also always positive and celebrating life, even under adverse weather conditions or on bad road surfaces. Furthermore the bantering and little jokes tell of a bright mind through which more then only petrol flows. And then there are the quick pickups ( Oh, what a nice coloured house!). Like a puppy on a leash. You can take me for a ride any time, Kate! 😁
'She dances lightly for a big lass' ...well done Kate great vid review...she is a beast...keep the reviews going...lovely test route.
I can tell it’s a great upload by a great UA-camr when I watch it all the way through even though it’s not a bike I’m particularly inspired to ever own. Keep up the fantastic work 😎👍🏻
Kindest thing I've heard all day 😊
Wow james that goes to show how different we are this is my dream bike fill in all the blanks Balls to the walls comfort style muscle bike looks and this is coming from a Hayabusa owner.
@@richardcerritelli9657 I agree, Richard, from a former B-King owner.
Everything about that bike is ridiculous...I love it...! 😆
A crazy thing!
I've had the R for two years, covered 13,000 miles. 2,000 of those miles were done on tour in Spain, mostly on the twisties of the Pyrenees. I'm 6ft and 105kg and I found the seat comfortable but lacking space to move around, especially fore and aft.I was managing around 200 miles a day and at the end of the trip my lower back was starting to feel a little uncomfortable. Easy answer was to do less miles each day. Averaged 45mpg which surprised me, here in the UK I'm averaging around 40 mpg. The pegs touch down fairly easily when pushing on but never upset the bike, just a reminder that it has its limitations.I've found it a very rewarding ride. It's big, it's a few kilo's heavier than a GSA and it's BLOODY GOOD FUN.
Good luck with your channel. Forgot to mention, take it out in the wet and it covers itself and you in muck. Easy bike to wash though.
Hey Kate I've got the GT. Great review, think you did the bike justice. You're right about the riding position on tbe Gt, it's a lot easier with the bars swept back a little although the controls are more forward. Had mine as a daily for 8 months or so and still makes me smile every ride.
Love this!! Defo the right bike for you!
Hi Kate. Great video. I've had mine since last July and absolutley love it. Big change after 10 years on Kawasaki GTR's. Comfortable on long journeys, up to around 70mph. And you get used to people commenting and wanting to talk to you about it everywhere you stop. 😀
Another stonking review, thanks Kate!
Cheers Iain!
Seen your Rocket reviews and just ordered the 221 Edition x
Ps, really good sounds on your videos, and love your banter
Nice one!! I'm very jealous!!
Excellent as usual kate, funny comments and noises, all the proper information for the people who will be interested in the bike 💪🏻 x
Brilliant Kate, was looking forward to this video, so good to see you excited riding it.
Love the phrase "Dances lightly for a big lass" 😅😅 I had a ride on a Rocket 3 last year at the NEC and was really surprised how easy it was to ride. As for the foot pegs, I agree they took some getting use to. Great vlog Kate
Oooooh Kate, teeny bit excited about getting on a rocket, and riding something so big ! - I bet you are 😜👍🏻, on a serious note though keep up the good work 😊👍🏻
Great review. Great bike. And your accent is lovely.
Thank you 😊😊😊
Great thing with the Rocket is, you can always tie your house to the back and tow it with you…. the ‘bike will hardly notice. Superbly unnecessarily torquey, and all the better for it. Biiiiig thumbs up from me, Kate. 👍👍
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you make me laugh! Glad you liked the vlog!
Don't forget the amazing addition of hill-hold. Which keeps the brake on when stopped, so hill starts are never ever your problem :-)
Haha I did forget to mention it as I never needed it! 😅 but yes! Great comment 😄
@@UsernameKate lol - show off :-)
"There's something nice about riding something inappropriately big.."
Not a comment Mrs Boulder ever makes....
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Wow what an awesome beast!!! Nice bike as well 🤣🤣. Cracking vid again lovely comments great riding and super entertainment. As I always say, keep em coming!!! Looking forward to the next one👏👏
Hey Stephen, glad you found it interesting!! The Rocket is a beast but I like to think I can tame it haha!! Hopefully see you about soon!
@@UsernameKate you did indeed tame it. You made it look easy and smooth. Yes we will have to have a ride out at some point 👍
Hey Kate that was absolutely brilliant,maybe your best video so far.Your excitement and enthusiasm shone through right from the start.The bike sounded great though way too heavy for an old guy like me.Still I wouldn't mind a scoot on one.Thanks again for the entertainment.
Glad you enjoyed it Trevor 😄😄😄 that makes me happy 😊
'You're the real OG,'
LOVE IT! 😃
Love your enthusiasm, so good to watch your reviews AU
Cheers!!! 😊
Great review. I rode the R at the weekend and loved it. It had a quickshifter which made so much difference so well worth getting that IMO.
You can spec it how you want as all interchangeable so pegs can go forward or mid. Seat is the most comfy I have sat on and not too windy below 85mph I found.
Keep up the fab work!
Thanks Sweebey! Means alot 😊👍🏻
What a machine. Great review again Kate. 😁👍
Thanks Dean!!
I own the Rocket 3 GT I've had it for just over 12 months done nearly 12000 KMS, I've owned 5 Harleys including a 2006 VRod plus a Yamaha Roadstar 1600 out of all these bikes the Triumph Rocket 3 GT is superior to all of the other bikes I have ever owned over the years this is the best bike I have ever owned when it comes to performance, handling and brakes!
So glad you love it!!! The Rocket is an insane bike. I was sad to give it back in all honesty!
Another great review Kate 👌🏻 love your down to earth comments “ T-Rex arms 😂” I’m 6 ft 1 so should be ok
Very jealous of your height! 😫 thanks for the nice comments 😊👍🏻
Wonderful ride with Kate! Absolutely loved all her commentary! I'll be picking up the 222 version within a few days.
Hello from California, subbed, young lady rider!
Amazing, I hope you LOVE it!
@@UsernameKate LOVE IT, OMG
@@SQTierHog yay!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I rode the old Rocket 3 Roadster in black with the red stripe and special pipes. On more or less the same route as yourself, past Belmont and over past Rivington. I felt pretty much the same as yourself. An awesome machine in every way. Absolutely loved it.
So glad you enjoyed it! It's a brute but so much fun! 😊
Not a bike that’s on my radar but watched all the review coz…………. It was brilliant, well done Mrs, love your channel keep up the good work thank you 👍🏍
Thanks Ian! You're too kind! ❤️
Good first impressions video Kate. It is a monster of a bike.
Thanks Lyn. Yup, it's an absolute whopper! 😊
Good stuff Kate. Thanks for posting!
No worries Ebon! Thanks for watching! 😊👍🏻
Great review- I had to look it up and see if it’s in the USA. It is. I may have to schedule a test ride.
Wow, that looks so much fun, excellent review.
It is super fun! 😄👍🏻
Great video 🐊. Immediate thought was a wee beastie on a big beastie. Ride safe.
🤣🤣 thanks Buff!!
I have a friend who is a rugby player, a HUGE mountain of a man, who told me he was getting a rocket3 "because it's about the only bike a guy my size wouldn't look silly riding". True story.
Tiny girl from Manchester; "Hey! I ride one of those!" 😯😁
Road paint says "SLOW".....Kate says: ZOOM ZOOM. 😆😆 Love it!!
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wonderful attention to detail as per norm, T-rex limbs strapped to the rocket ship , infinity & back in a day
As usual great vlog Kate , I’ve been on bikes where you’ve got to sit really close to the tank , out come the cycling shorts ( the ones with the padding 🤪) work a treat correcting your posture and back stretch. Ps you’ve got a great sense of humour 😊😊👍👍
Hey Tony! I think I need to invest 🤣 be walking round looking like a baboon 🤣
Grteat review Kate, lovely big bike. I'll bet you could tow a caravan with that torque. Looking forward to more reviews and test rides.
Thanks Christian! 😊
Triumph rocket 3r bike is awesome Kate really appreciate your bike review thanks class 👍❤️best bike channel going🤟
Thank you Andrew!!
sounds amazing doesnt it
Rockin it Kate
Thanks Peter!
Love the way you talk
Nice vlog. You can see the weight and bulk of it though and it looked like you were holding back compared to the other bikes you have tested though. I have had a couple of very heavy bikes and eventually the novelty wears off.
You handled that big boy very well. Nice to get a few positive comments riding a bike like that.
Honestly, its a crowd drawer for sure!
The review i am waiting for! Thanks! Ride on! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Yay! Hope you enjoyed it! 😊
Hi Kate, it really is an amazing machine, don't think I could live with one as a daily use bike, but on the days when the sun is shining it would certainly put a grin on my face. Think you handled it really well for such a big heavy bike, thank you.
Cheers Stephen! 😄
i have a 2020 rocket e GT coming off a Kawasaki GTR 1400 for the last 4 years i can say that the Rocket pull harder than my Kawasaki the torque of the Rocket is out of this world its the most powerful bike i ever owned no question about it. ride safe girl.
Thanks dude! 😄
Great review Kate 👍👍👍👏👏👏
What a machine, I ride a tiger and that for me is big enough, I’ve dropped mine whilst getting on it and it’s hard work getting it back up on your own, I’d be so worried about having a spill on that monster. I bet it’s fun to ride. Nice video Kate.👍
Hey, Yes I wouldn't like to have to pick this up!! It would NOT be fun lol. Thanks for the lovely words 😊
Bloody hell flower, I think that rocket sounds the bollocks.
Great vid. 👍
Genuinely enjoy your vids.
Glad you like them Mark!
Hey, Kate, I test-rode a Mk1 Roadster in 2010. I loved it and wanted to buy it. I didn't do it and 12 years later, I'd like to buy a Rocket 3 R. The old bike was 40 kg heavier but it didn't feel heavy, due to the extremely low centre of gravity. I'm 6'1'' and 14 stones so this bike would fit me fine. The thing is, is that it's probably too much for the roads here in northern Thailand. But what the heck, I want one. As you say, they are civilised going through town.
Great to see a woman test-riding this bike, and I don't mean to sound patronising when I say that.
Excellent review.
Dances lightly for a big lass 😂
I asked a guy about riding his in tight bends and he threw me the key and insisted I find out for myself. So I did. I now want one!
He sounds like a terrible financial advisor to me 🤭🤭🤭
My sort of roads. looks like a really nice part of the country that. That bike really is something else but I think I prefer a big twin under the tank to give the sound as well as the looks. Nice 1 Kate 👌
Honestly, the roads are amazingggg
T Rex arms ... hahaha
Honey that bike makes anyone feel small, but it's so fun and easy to ride. I did test ride the first generation and loved how small it felt when you really twist the throttle. Found the torque to be intoxicating. If I ever got a cruiser it would have to be the rocket
Nobody really needs a bike larger than 600-700 cc on British roads but *WHO CARES* when beautiful monsters like the Rocket exist!!
Who cares exactly! 🤭🚀
Hi Kate, I met a guy on the Gower Coast, near Swansea once, must be at least 14 years ago, who had the previous model. He was as old then as I am now, and had a turntable in his garage, so as to be able to manhandle it out of there. A real monster thing this - a bit like my ex mother-in-law, but with a much nicer sound track.
LOL Michael that made me chuckle
Kate in full blown badass mode 💪💪.
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I've seen lots of UA-cam footage on the Rocket 3, this is only the second time I have actually been informed by the rider on what the bike is like and how it handles on twisty roads as well as in town, only a couple of days to wait now and my GT will arrive,, can't wait for that first trip out,,,,,,,,
Hey John! Thank you so much! If you haven't seen this.. you might enjoy it! ua-cam.com/video/tLxoFnJVtzw/v-deo.html P.S I hope you love your GT!!
Great video as always Kate.😊
Thanks Antony!
I've been lucky enough to ride both the R and GT. It's a great bike, the quick shift is great up and down the gearbox. The balance is also really good making a super heavy bike easy to control and ride. I preferred the R foot peg position to the GT although you do get used to the GT forward position after a short while. As for the seating position and bars I'm 6' and the bars are still a reach even for me especially when on full lock turning round for eg and I'm fully in the seat. Handles well, super acceleration which I loved. Quick enough for UK roads, great on the A483 from Cross Gates to Newtown in Wales, It rode like a big sports bike. I'd have one in my garage if I could afford one. Great Vlog glad you liked it.
And i'm glad you liked the vlog 😊 if your 6ft and the bars are still a reach, it makes me feel less like a trex 🤣
Good to see a lady on a "big" bike! At this stage power to weight ratio counts more for me - riding a SuperDuke R and Streetfighter V4S just put that smile on my dial - I'm too old for the heavy bikes now!! Safe riding! Blessings.
Thank you! Have a great day 😊
I'm local to you Kate. It's nice to see a channel reviewing on roads i know :) Great bike, I'd love a go of a Rocket.
Glad you can pick out the roads!! 😊
Great review Kate. I had the old model until I hit some oil at Scotch Corner and slid down the road on the way to Stormin’ The Castle a few years back. Try picking one up with all the touring gear on in the middle of the A1…..mind you the new one is light years ahead 😂
Oh noooooooo 😫
Well done Kate, Another great Vid 👍
Fankooooo
Thanks kate for another great review , looking forward to the Triumph Speed Triple RR review. I bet BMW are missing you ,keep up the good work.Suzie perry moto replacement.
I mean, that'd be the goal!
"I do like a burble..." 🤣
Oh, and you forgot to add the most important thing about a Triumph Rocket! Which is that you will make lots and lots of new friends in petrol stations! She's very thirsty.
Your a better man than me for sure. That power scares me. Is it better than the Sinnis 125 ? 🤣. You are one hell of a rider for sure 👍👍
Haha cheers John! 😄
Hi Kate, what a difference it makes for a blogger to know the difference between a bend in the road and a corner well done young lady, and you use all the gears on your bike instead of just using 2nd or 3rd Gear. 👍😂
I have a confession - I like my low gears 🤣 just not necessary on this torque monster lol
I like the rumble off a 3 cilinder and also the powerband..
I liked my k75 more than my k100 for that reason.
You so kind Kate lovely girl safe riding ❤️
Great review Kate, as an R owner I did take some time to get used to the bike's bulk, especially in low speed maneuvers. The beauty of the Rocket is you can mix and match bar and peg positions (like putting mid pegs on a GT or GT bars on an R) to overcome any ride position foibles. I am a little more ape-like, so my reach to the R bars is fine. With the wriggles you found at low speeds, had your loan bike had its suspension adjusted? From the factory they are pretty wound out, and there is zero preload on the rear shock. When you dial it in it is much better... It's a shame you didn't get to sample the quickshifter, it turns the bike into a drag strip monster, soooo good! You should find one and give it a whirl. :-)
Interesting you mention the suspension! I had a guy comment who is suggesting with the shake badly! I'll tell him your comments!
oh so much courage Kate, we are proud of ya hahahah. gotta be honest I don't think i could have handled that bike...
Ah you defo could have! If I can, anyone can!
Don't think my shed would appreciate the weight of this machine, imagine Titanic effect, beautiful bike though, and super review 🏍️🏍️👍
🤣 a sinking shed is not what you need!! Haha, thank you 😊
She's a big old lass at 337lbs with all her fluids and juices - Kate Ralph 2022 😂👍
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I’ll get my popcorn for this one 🍿
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I’ve added the GT’s bars and seat to my R, but kept the mid-pegs. I found the R set up a little too aggressive/forward and rough on my wrists - it’s an absolute dream to ride now
I can imagine that would be the perfect set up for me too!
Thanks for the great review in a real world situation, would prefer the R over the GT for looks. Subscribed 🏍👍
Thanks jeggers! 😊
@@UsernameKate 🤣
Looking forward to seeing what you produce from your special day on July the 6th.
In the meanwhile you tamed that big triple trumpet like you were 6 feet tall!
I think you could do an instructive video for those less confident in non mounted bike handling!
The one thing sort of fun to add here is about the weight in a strong wind. I had a 1700 Yamaha Midnight Star at 750 pounds (340 Kg) .. Wild winds did not upset the stability of that bike and I am sure the low slung weight on that mammoth triple is the same . I like having a lighter bike for most back road riding but I miss a heavy bike in a stormy wind . If I ever make it to the Lakes and am riding south I think I want to find your Rivington .What a beautiful ride .. So glad you have used it a bit ..
Hey Guy! Yes, Rivington is lovely. Nice on a Sunday, packed with bikers 😊
@@UsernameKate It might be fun to see the same ride sometime starting from the Belmont end and the Black Dog and end dropping into Rivington and crossing that long bridge :) ..Google map is amazing isn't it :)
So so jealous hope you enjoyed this beast. It’s a sporty bike with firm suspension I guess. I it nervous in First, second gear when it’s cold? Or is it easy to handle? Waiting for the next one, thanks for this one Kate. 👍🇳🇱
Traction control on it works it's nads off. You feel in safe hands when it's cold 😊
10:47 That's the pub that Carl Fogarty and Michaela used to frequent when he lived down the lane on the left.
Ah no way!
@@UsernameKate Yes way, I used to stalk them regularly in the early naughties. There was a nice walk which went past their house. Lol.
Love ❤️ that road.
Great video ☺️👍
Thank you!
👍👍👌👌 the ttt monster off torq
I plan to buy the GT version In a few months…
Hope they let you keep it for a full month at least to give the R3 a good workout.
Enjoyed the ride along with you too Kate. Work shouldn't be that much fun.
Nooo didn't get it for a full month but already can't wait to have it back again! 😊
Cool bike - Great voice :)
Thanks! 😊
Cracking vid Kate I’d love a blast on the beast. I ride a gs and I’ve just bought a packtalk bold and for the life of me it won’t stay connected any idea what is the correct way to do it please.
I don't know about the GS part, but my PTB would never stay connected to my iPhone or Garmin either. I took it back to the retailer and with a bit of testing, figured out it had a defective base-plate. He swapped the base-plate for a new one and it has been perfect ever since. I remember being so incredibly frustrated by it not working and should've taken it in sooner, haha.
Hey Chris! We've never suffered with that but it seems like Michael may have the solution above this comment 😊
Yess finally the review, thanks
Still MORE riding vlogs on this to come. Includes a big, accidental jump 🤣
@@UsernameKate cant wait 😂😂😁
Hi Kate, yes agree definitely a good looking bike and ego booster, have a friend who has the Gt model He loves it, and we mainly always do backroads in Sweden and He seems to keep up with us and if we go fast round the twistier roads He just reels us back in on the straight bits😂A lot of girl riders in Sweden, good to see as when we take a fika break it’s good to chat about girls perspective on riding , gear they use, .Ride safe, good channel , easy relaxed delivery by you very entertaining, love your northern sayings😂🙏❤️👍🇸🇪
Hey Philip, thanks for watching! Yes, I really would like to try the GT model! I think it would suit me more riding position wise! Appreciate your comment 😊
First time subscriber - Nice review, keep 'em coming.
Important question though, so I can gauge it - How tall/short are you?
I'm 6'7" so you'll be shorter than me. Which means I can get my knee down on the rocket :-) (it was accidental)
Haha!! I'm 5ft 4 😄👍
@@UsernameKate Ok, shutting up, didn't say anything. Except, serious respect and probably a joke about the wizard of oz or something
@@gethinjones4176 wizard of oz quotes are redundant here. No one ever said, "I wanna go home, I wanna go home" whilst riding a Rocket 🤣💪
@@UsernameKate Yeah but you Munchkins make one big movie and you never let us forget it :-) (sorry, but you did walk into that one)
With my height the rocket plays like a moped, if you're watching me from behind you can guess which Massive Wagons song I'm listening to. It's a totally different beast to anyone under 6 foot. When you're riding it, it looks like Batman's bike. When I'm riding it people stop and wonder what sort of moped looks like that (then they hear it).
I love it when you speak metric system !🥵
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The one I was waiting for let’s see👍🇳🇱
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Trex arms 💪
Hi Kate, I have a Rocket 3 R (Black Limited Edition) and am very pleased with it. The seat supports you against the insane acceleration if you touch the back part, not the tank. Because the reach to the handlebar is too long for you, you should ideally switch it with the GT's handlebar. The GT's seat (lower, puts you further back) and forward mounted pegs may however not suit you.
I know, I wish I could sit in the seat as intended but then it's too much of a stretch. I can't alter the bars on a demo bike as its not my personal bike. I've ridden with forward controls on a harley before and enjoyed them but I'd like to try it on the GT definitely 😊
Sure, test ride a GT to find out - ideally on video comparing it to the R :)
I only sat on a GT and found the forward controls too weird. They are ostensibly more comfortable for long rides and tall riders. I'm of average height, used to normal naked bike controls for 13 years and appreciate better handling (more weight on the pegs, more lean angle, better grip on the tank with the knees), thus prefer the R's mid controls.
jesus thats some beast of a bike
Great review, really interesting. Which do you prefer the Triumph or BMW GSA?
I'd have to go with GSA for practicality 😊
I would love to ride the bike, but you know the score Kate, unless it's got a gear changer on the handlebars I'm test riding absolutely nothing, but you handled it great, it goes to show you can ride almost any bike no matter how small you are, personally i really like the look of the bike, but I'll stick with the harley, 131flb torque does the job for me. 👍😎
As always, great review, Kate! 👍🏼 But how do u ride with your visor up? I tried and felt like someone took a compressed air gun to my eyeballs! 😂
I only ride with it up when I'm trying to be more personal during the vlog. I usually have it down else as I accelerate, I can't really breathe... I have little lungs 🫁 😅
@@UsernameKate Either way, you're tougher than me! 😂 Keep up the great content, Kate. 👍🏽💪🏽