Hello Mr Chops, It's that Australian fellow who moved from a ZX14 to a Rocket GT at the age of 50, last September, after seeing your first review of this bike. I test rode, I laughed, I cried, I wee'd a little. What a big old pussycat. I adore this bike. It has serious teeth and claws but is very gentle if you want it to be. I have named mine 'Thumper' which just fell out of my mouth and stuck! Only done about 3,000 Covid Kilometres as I live in Melbourne, Victoria, the Lockdown State. We just recently clicked over 250 days in full lockdown across 6 Lockdowns. I know you have been through so much over there. It's heartbreaking. But thank God for bikes and moments of freedom, be they fleeting!! Well thanks again. You were partially responsible for my new relationship..... You're like a Matchmaker.... For bikies.... Adrian V.

Brilliant road test, so descriptive. You're one of the best reviewers out there fella, never change.

Saw this review went and demoed one and sure enough bought the beast. What a great bike!!!

In the 1970's Australia's Holden car maker produced a sports coupe which has a 427 big block Chev engine. The gear box was automatic but it only had two gears. I ride an XV1900 Yamaha Roadliner and when I first got it a few years ago the torque at 167 Nm was completely addictive. I think I know how you feel when you say you just can't stop wanting to roll it on or blast past a line of cars in a few seconds from walking pace.

Wheelie you say, I'd say if you strapped a pair of wings on, it would take off😂

Your description of riding the 2020 Rocket 3 is how I would describe my old 2006 Rocket 3. Just plain fun to ride no matter what year

I have had two Vmax 1200...Honda Blackbird...Hayabusa.... Rocket 3 2.3Lt and Vmax 1700. Guys, I picked up my Rocket R3 today and I have to say, this is the smoothest and best bike that I have ever ridden. The new gearbox blew me away. Don't believe me - take one for a test ride. Simply, my best bike to date. Great review Lamb Chop! Thanks! Just to add - I have 5 years NCB / 50 Years old / No convictions or claims and live in London. Out of 20 insurance companies my cheapest insurance cover was £900....Better call Bemoto lol

With that much power, the looks of a cruiser/bobber, and a whisper quiet exhaust, it's a bit of a sleeper. Most sport bikes absolutely scream when they're wide open and you can hear them for miles. This thing would be on you, past you and gone and leave you wondering what just happened. Beautiful machine. I understand the complaints about the docile exhaust, but not drawing attention to yourself when you feel like a giggle has got to be a plus.

Loved the review. Could really feel just how much you enjoyed yourself.

Great review. I had a test ride on one of these, the GT cruiser pegs version. It's a monster ! Riding it, I felt like a cross between Batman, Judge Dredd and the Terminator. It is the kind of bike I could imagine them riding. I found it really comfortable and easy to ride, the positon was really good for me. It is literally a rocket propelled arm chair. As a third of fourth bike if I was loaded with cash, then I'd have one. The only issues I had is the weight in very low speed corners, I was a bit wobbly. But I only had an hour on it. Guess I'd get better if I had a longer ride. Once above a few miles and hour it was dead easy again. The things that will stop me from buying one, is well it is more cash than I've got for a bike, and I'd need to move house to get a garage, because I couldn't manoeuvre it into my current bike shed in my back garden. Oh hum !

I bought the 2020 Rocket 3R. I love it. It's like sitting on the back of a rhino with all the power it has, yet it is silky smooth and rides the road very well no matter how tight the turn. It is a dream machine.

I’d love to test ride this beauty. The weather in your neck of the woods looks great compared to the snow we got in Canada. Two more months before the salt is off the roads. I’ll just have too listen and look forward to your reviews. Keep It up Chops. Well done as usual. I

Its worth its name! What a beast made my Africa twin felt like a 125cc when i drove home after the testride🤣

Review done right. Would love to thumb it up a hundred times. Bravo!!!

Man i could watch a video about this bike all day, the sound is just so satisfying

It's a great looking bike, loads of folks (like me) would love a go on one. Great reviews thanks. 👍

Great review. Love your passionate and enthusiastic approach.

Oh geez, you about gave me a heart attack when you put the green handle pump in the tank. In America, the green handles are diesel.

Thanks very much for taking the time to review the bike. Great job!

Been watching your videos for an age , I only ride/own a Honda CB650F now at 50yrs Young , had bikes all my life , these new bikes are amazing and your videos are so motivating , I'm looking forward to the UK spring time Keep the videos coming Best regards Shaun ( always a thumbs up from me )

Hello mate I am from Worthing.i am going to test ride gt on Friday...I booked one already...hopefully by begning of feb I will have one..really nice video..one of the best in KZfaq abt gt...keep good work...subscribed ur channel

'I do feel like TMF doing this' 😂 Great video as always. I'd love to have a go on one, but 20 bags is a lot.

What a machine! 2.5 litre triple , outrageous.

Had a go on one of these yesterday. Insane bike and so tempting to do a trade in and get one. I told the dealer that unfortunately it's a bit too pricey, he said he thinks it'll actually increase in value.

It's really more like a naked bike and a muscle cruiser combined. I really like what Triumph has done to their entire lineup. They didn't pigeon hole themselves with just cruisers or sports bikes. I'd like to see what the new Tiger 900 has to offer.

Yup, still want one! Cheers Chops 😀

Triumph - Home run, Touch Down. What a great bike, great review.

Hi I am lucky enough to have a TFC version with a quickshifter and it is brilliant. Shifter is the creamiest of all my bikes. Well done Triumph. Great reviews. 😀👍

Here I had narrowed down my next bike to a sport touring machine and then stumbled across this. Reminds me of my Valkyrie. Could always keep my C14 and add this 😂😂😂 but seriously how is long distance comfort? Would love to get a 2up perspective

It'd be interesting to hear this bike with a full exhaust, bigger intake, and a power comander. Any plans on keeping this beast to do that Chops?

Sat on an R last week in Tampa Triumph (Florida-USA) during a work trip in proper business attire... good thing... had I been able to take an actual test ride, my Thunderbird Storm surely would have been relegated to a lower division... even stationary, you get a quick sense of how impressive is this machine...

Excellent review as always. Not a power cruiser rider but always interested in what the manufacturers are up to.

Would you like a bike with a bigger engine than a transit van? YES!😁

Super review, detail is everything and you have it in shed loads. Cheers mate. TRR

Mirrors are fantastic.... you're beginning to sound like TMF! 🙂

What an absolute weapon and another great review. I really really like this bike 👌

Great review as always Mr C. Well done to you!

Very nice. Already contacted my local triumph dealer about getting a demo ride later this year when the Canadian winter here is done, but they aren't sure they'll have any demo units available as they are expecting all their Rocket 3s to sell out pretty quickly. lol

This is my next bike. I can see this being a lifetime bike 300,000 mile engine.

The Triple oozes quality. Even the detailing on the back wheel is to be admired. Very easily could be tempted by one of these. I have a 2015 VMAX1700, which I love. I wonder how this compares?

Can't wait for mine to arrive should be here couple of weeks great review mate

I love your comment about manuvering the bike after a few.

Another classic LCR. Hinckley really have got the Top Trumps deck out for this. On suspension I was surprised Triumph didn’t soften the GT vs the R and TFC. Maybe those enormous Showas are not compatible with electronic adjustment? Can’t wait for my TFC.

The more i see this bike the more i like it. I can say the same about the Ducati Diavel as well. Great review again chops 👍😊

Great review - as usual. Can’t wait for my test ride when I get back from SA!!

Watched the comparison with the other rider earlier today and now I've watched this. I prefer the R. And boy, do I want one. But in Thailand? Maybe not such a good idea. Great review, Chops.

Great Video! This bike wouldn’t ontherwise interest me, but your reviews are so good they keep me watching.

Thanks for the review. What would it be like to travel with a pillion on that machine ? The side paniers are not very big, the fuel tank doesn’t allow that a big range either. These are the points which will make me think twice before buying it. Well, seems like it has of a Spitfire plane then... 😉

Great review Mr Chops. That must be the cruiser of choice, it looks an absolutely amazing motorcycle. I’ll get a cheeky demo when I can. Go steady with those 70’s pop songs😜🤣🤣🤣

Tops chops, great review as always mate. Top tip about right hand stand down manoeuvring the bike in case it rolls off you. Simples but I likes it.. 😎👍

Enjoying your reviews, good stuff mate 👍

Very good review of this bike...I own a 2007 rocket. This dealer is only 5 minutes from me so will be checking it out.

Great video. I’d love to give one a go. Cant wait for that street triple RS vs duke 890 R video 😉

Nice review, thank you. I fully know your feeling with the power. That is how I feel on my k1600 GA. It is magical to get them going and when you need to. I am very interested to ride one. I am just worried I will leave the dealer riding one. I do love my GA. I am addicted to her.

Another great vid chops and that bike is bloody lovelyyyy Can't wait to see what those stylema's are like on the 890duke r

Personally I prefer metal-shinny and chromed bike looks ranging from handle bar, wheels to drive shaft, etc. Today most bike manufacturers have adopted the black-out design theme for most bike models to attract younger buyers. I wish they can go back to the old days with a lot of shinny chrome parts incorporated into their bike design.

Good vid Chops, that bike looks a lot of fun to ride 👍

Great review and a really interesting bike, you are very good at conveying the emotion of riding it. However the cost of that excitement is high fuel consumption, the bike has to carry the weight of an overpowered engine around so it’s fuel efficiency is bad. My (incredibly underpowered to most people) NC750X will be returning at least 60mpg at a steady 80mph - probably more. Recent ride outs with a lot or motorway driving and A-Road overtaking have ended up around 70-75mpg for the tank. I notice fuel consumption is higher in the winter too. Much kudos to you for actually noting the fuel consumption though. Most bike reviews completely ignore it. I get that most people looking at this bike aren't buying it for fuel economy and you really made me want to ride one!

Proper road test in the UK for once. Well Done, I really like this bike taking one out in march wet but warmer 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼 subbed and belled

Great video mate, I was hoping to catch you yesterday at destination but didn't see you there👀

Enthusiastic review 😎👍

If you turn the rear rebound out 1/4 turn...(that's full out) and turn the preload up to halfway(10 turns) it's perfect......

That was a good tip on moving the bike from the right side with the stand down.

I hope you cleaned it before taking it back 😀Nicely done fella as usual.

looks like triumph's got a winner a big bike with sport bike manners ....all i want for christmas....2020

Great 2nd video chops. love the bike .thanks from Danny

Dirt Bikes are sooo fun also!! Flying thru trails, getting muddy, throwing a huge roost!!! Smell of 2- stroke oil burning!! Life is good!!!

Excellent review. Thank you.

I always manoeuvre my bikes from the right hand side too👍

World class bike! I’d love to try one. 🖤🏍💨🔥

Love the camera on the forks, a great view.

If you found the suspension too harsh did you try backing off the damping, two adjusters front, two back, would of taken you 2-3 minutes? Nice "moving the bike" tip.

My r3gt has arrived happy days

Hey brother.. Just a suggestion: can you create a running sheet where you log your experience and rating of every bike within the same categories, so we can see how you compare each one to the other. Something like Doug Score from Doug DeMuro .. :)

Fantastic video amazing bike 👍

The suspension is fully adjustable you do know that dont you?

I thinks he likes it! Great review chops.

Test rode the R, then went home and rode my CBR-1000-SP2. I will keep my Honda!!

Yess I love it. But still happy with my FXLRS though. When the come here in NL I'll have a test drive myself. Will it beat my love for Harley?

I'd kill for one of these.

Great Review LCR. Want one!

Great video, thanks for sharing. Cheers

Beautiful bike. Have you ever reviewed a Suzuki Hayabusa?

Another honest and fun review. As for suspension bottoming out, I heard the same about Xdiavel. I think cruisers need to up their game.

Great review Chops Thanks 👍👍👍.

Nice balanced review of a rather special bike! Although I wonder how many will actually be sold? It's a bit of an oddity as I reckon a lot of people will think it's really cool & fantasise about owning one but in reality very few will actually take the step of buying one due to it"s extreme nature & high price tag.

Great review thanks.

I like your helmet too 😍.. I'm gonna look it up.

Amazing bike i've had a ride on you are spot on 👍

How's the heat management Is it bearable?

I ride the Rocket 3 Touring from 2008. I have learned to counter steer all the time, especially riding bendy roads. Interested to know if this needs counter steering.

Awesome bike and review !

The best review yet of this bike that I have watched. The insurance quote for Nigel, is it per annum or per month?

Hi Lamb chop you Always do a great I got a few videos of the TFC Rocket hitting 20 to 50 Kilometre corners scrapping the kegs, also tested it with only 36 KPa in the tyres it would be interested to see what you think

If you fitted the optional QS it would go like a 🚀... 😉 I like the paint scheme on this 👍

Amazing review as always chops 👌 random question, have you done a up to date helmet setup video, as I’m amazed how good the audio and camera angle is on your lid 👌

It's a flying brick...I've ridden the 2300...left me with a fear of overcooking on tight corners...hard to change a line with torque steer. Great on freeways though...although my mate got blown away by a Diavel!

Great review!

Great review 👍

Harder is less likely to bottom out if the travel remains unchanged... Its too soft, or has too little travel if it bottoms out on the road...