Triumph Rocket 3 R First Ride Review

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Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@chad8857 11 ай бұрын

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@chad8857 11 ай бұрын

Triumph Glasgow rox. @@simotofoto

@robertedmond8358 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@stuipooey1 Жыл бұрын

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

@biggtheprinterman651 Жыл бұрын

Stunning bike, another great review Si

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

Cheers Gaz practice practice practice eh lol

@shadwox9808 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@jomad7684 Жыл бұрын

Great channel Si!😊

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

@triumphthunderbird1 Жыл бұрын

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

@triumphthunderbird1 Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

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

@Desmo904 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@jameshind6644 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@jameshind6644 11 ай бұрын

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.

@lawriemoto Жыл бұрын

The luggage fixing arrangement is a brilliant touch

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

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

@FR-ty5vn 9 ай бұрын

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

@simotofoto 9 ай бұрын

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

@FR-ty5vn 9 ай бұрын

@@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.

@greywolf9292 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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. 👍😀

@HastingsKickboxingAcademy Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

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

@allansmillie7507 Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

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

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 3 ай бұрын

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

@simotofoto 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Nick

@grahamblair3363 Жыл бұрын

What a machine. 👊🏻

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

It is so nice to ride G butter smooth

@ninja12lawbreaker 10 ай бұрын

I am itching to get one, next year

@simotofoto 10 ай бұрын

Do it do it do it

@vincehawkesfgintpt4540 Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

Rocket 3 R for me lol

@saltire546 3 ай бұрын

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.

@simotofoto 3 ай бұрын

Cheers dude :)

@jonnypaget Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jonny what a bike

@barrygormley1618 Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

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

@barrygormley1618 Жыл бұрын

@@simotofoto thanks for that 😀

@FlyingFun. Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Hahahah its tough man but someone has to do it lol

@markettradinggenius Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

The hugger seems to do a decent job Mark

@samuraidarocket3r150 Жыл бұрын

Top brother 👏👏👏👏👏👊👊👊

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

🤙 Cheers

@neilgodfreybartley3143 Жыл бұрын

❤

@neilgodfreybartley3143 Жыл бұрын

👌🏾😎🤛🏾👍🏾

@batakrghabik635 10 ай бұрын

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

@simotofoto 9 ай бұрын

Isn't it gorgeous

@seanpurcell9056 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@seanpurcell9056 Жыл бұрын

Cheers for getting back to me very much appreciated 👍

@jacmcdonald9937 Жыл бұрын

I want every bike you review 🤣🤣

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha get your licence

@jacmcdonald9937 Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

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

@NeoDK Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@NeoDK 11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@R3RLEE Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@inked-96 2 ай бұрын

Is this quickshifter up only?

@simotofoto 2 ай бұрын

Up and down dude :)

@nr3157 9 ай бұрын

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

@simotofoto 9 ай бұрын

221 got a bluetooth module and unique paint scheme

@nr3157 9 ай бұрын

@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?

@andreykotov936 Жыл бұрын

Planing to trade imy Fatboy for this beautiful machine

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

You will love it Andrey what a machine it is

@BigJock0 Жыл бұрын

Is that West Coast Triumph?

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

Behind me yes it is :)

@BigJock0 Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

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

@jimanders9971 Жыл бұрын

Do you have an English language version?

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

Haha there should be subtitles in a few days lol

@jimanders9971 Жыл бұрын

@@simotofoto just messing around, great video thanks.

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

No worries Jim thanks for watching the video ride safe dude

@jimanders9971 Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

I concur

@Vladimir-gq2ho Жыл бұрын

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

@simotofoto Жыл бұрын

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