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Triumph Rocket 3 | Would I Own One?
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Күн бұрынThe Triumph Rocket 3. Would I own one?
You bet I would. If I could ever get over the fear of someone stealing it or dropping it.
It's such a capable machine. It's fast - that's a given - but it also handles so much better than you'd think it would. It shows just what a bike can be capable of.
Thanks to Lind Motorcycles for lending it to me for the day. Check them out here:
www.lind.co.uk...
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@user-sw2lv3zp6o Жыл бұрын
I rode the original Rocket Roadster back in 2010 for a couple of hours. I was amazed how light it felt on the go. It was even easy to pull off the side stand. And that bike was 40 kg heavier than the new R. I wanted to buy the Roaster 12 years ago, but I didn't. I want to buy the R now, and I may well.
@ecrusch 4 жыл бұрын
I'd like the GT model. It so nice to have a bike that you don't "have" to show how fast it is...because that's a given. Now, if that lottery would just cooperate... Great review as always brother.
@bradleybaker8894 3 жыл бұрын
Would I own one? I already do and if I didn't I would buy one again.
@flyingdutchy01 4 жыл бұрын
how does this channel only have 7.3k subscribers? well at least you're having fun riding all kind of motorcycles soooo it's still a win in my book
@RarefiedRoad 4 жыл бұрын
And in mine mate, it's a fun hobby that gives me the opportunity to try bikes like this.
@peterhatfield5632 4 жыл бұрын
I think you can adjust the level of the TFT display, and it was set at its lowest, hence the odd position.
@JetCooper3D 4 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic review...... subscribed. I have the Roadster and love it.... it's a keeper. I had the old rocket and the new rocket is a different beast - every owner should upgrade or at the very least, test ride. To other riders, try it......it's a hoot and well worth your time! Rarefied Road - see you at the ACE CAFE London!
@RarefiedRoad 4 жыл бұрын
See you there man
@derekmarsh9750 4 жыл бұрын
Having a test ride tomorrow on a GT, Coming off a Harley Fat Bob 114, will be interesting to see difference. Expecting tthe Triumph to be a lot more refined but looks drop dead gorgeous and better put together than the Harley. Great Review
@RarefiedRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Derek, I've not tried the Fat Bob but I'm guessing you're right, this should feel a little tighter then the Harley. Hope you enjoy.
@karlosh9286 4 жыл бұрын
I had a go on the GT cruiser pegged version of the Rocket. It was really easy to ride (I only passed my "A" DAS test last year). I was a bit wobbly on very low speed corners (mini roundabouts mainly). I guess I needed a bit longer than 1 hour on the bike. It is a gorgeous and lovely bike. Don't think I'd want it as my only bike, for that I do prefer something a bit lighter like my Speed Twin. As a second bike, I would love one but I don't have the £20K to get one. Oh hum !
@cloondaver6202 3 жыл бұрын
Great review! I like how you didn’t ride like a dick, as many reviewers do (throttle as an on/off switch because it’s got big torque) it made it much more informative and helpful as a review.
@hueydevotedUH1 3 жыл бұрын
Waited a year for a TFC. WORTH EVERY DAY!
@RarefiedRoad 3 жыл бұрын
I'm very jealous
@russellnersesov7524 4 жыл бұрын
First..... Great review and awesome bike. Very easy to ride and super comfortable.
@atiq982982 4 жыл бұрын
This bike looks so good that everything else is irrelevant
@alexzanderboston4571 3 жыл бұрын
i guess it's pretty off topic but do anyone know a good site to watch newly released movies online ?
@lylevivaan9007 3 жыл бұрын
@Alexzander Boston i watch on Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)
@davesouthey2619 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexzanderboston4571 lol cineworld 😜👍
@georgeerhard1949 3 жыл бұрын
Damnit, now I want to upgrade my Storm to a Rocket... curse you, reviewers!! Seriously though, this is on my radar as "next bike" altho' I think I'll wait until 2021 or 2022 models are out. It doesn't seem like there's that many things to iron out though. That's surprising, as usually a big redesign like this exposes all manner of "oops we didn't mean to do that" bits.
@RarefiedRoad 3 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean there's always teathing problems. Seams like they've got this one pretty dialed in though. Hope you like it.
@bradleybaker8894 3 жыл бұрын
@@RarefiedRoad I have a 2022 GT Triple Black. I hope you are right about ironing out the issues.
@ryanhburke 4 жыл бұрын
I test rode one and certainly liked it. It has a lot going for the bike as you've mentioned, its a lot less expensive here in Australia too, $30k ...but in a one bike garage i don't think its ideal. The riding position wasn't comfortable for me personally, my shoulders were still painful days later. I've my eye firmly set on the Tiger 900
@RarefiedRoad 4 жыл бұрын
The tiger is a really good choice. I took that out the week before and loved it.
@midroc250 4 жыл бұрын
Which model did you ride!
@jimanders9971 4 жыл бұрын
Ryan Burke I have over 10000 miles on my GT now and I find the seat and the riding position exceptionally comfortable. Well at least for me, I understand it might be different for others.
@YashZavar 3 жыл бұрын
Jim Anders have you had any reliability issues? I am seriously considering this bike for next season. Anything I should think about before I bite the bullet?
@markettradinggenius Жыл бұрын
You will see an abundance of people on Ducati's, Suzuki's and BMW's; yet this bike(bone stock) vs the 'bone stock of those other bikes, will hold NO competition when it comes to torque and 'off the line' speed !! Matter of fact, now that I think about it, you will see more people on Ducati's than you will on the Rocket 3R's !!!!
@davesouthey2619 2 жыл бұрын
I took a gt demonstration bike out on Tuesday and I bought a silver one an hour later to replace my 2004 Rocket111 gonna miss the old bike but this more than makes up for it👍😜
@brianbalcer 2 жыл бұрын
I would put Vmax into the same market. Currently on a Raider and have been looking at the Rocket 3 and Vmax. Not many bikes that I find as an upgrade to the Raider where I also like the look of the bike.
@High_Desert_Tanner 3 жыл бұрын
You think it's fast now? Look up Carpenter Cams for the rocket...
@jimanders9971 4 жыл бұрын
I have ridden a GT in 107f and didnt notice it generating any more heat than any other bike of this size. So if you are thinking of maybe getting one dont let that scare you. In fact it generates less heat than my buddy’s Indian.
@R3RLEE 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review but that clock needed adjusting so you could see it as you mentioned you couldn't see it. Also you can pull away in 2nd so no embarrassing moments.
@barryballs3837 4 жыл бұрын
Now if they would just arrive in Australia, so I could start some Sunday morning coffee rides with like minded souls....
@paulleggett9735 4 жыл бұрын
Those Revit sand gloves are so comfy aren't they?
@RarefiedRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Favourite summer glove
@mauroturolla3074 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike end video
@kevincraig8257 4 жыл бұрын
It still has a shorter trail than the roadglide and tons more power what is the width of the bars around one meter? Very nice review what can you do about the engine heat? Let's both win the lottery game on
@RarefiedRoad 4 жыл бұрын
This would absolutely be my first purchase after winning the lottery. If you see it again on my channel you know what's happened :)
@djb7302 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a TFC, riding it yesterday around 30c, it’s fine on normal roads but arriving back in London traffic, it was beyond hot, almost to the point of painful.
@joerocket3rider603 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review, sir...
@RarefiedRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@karlosh9286 4 жыл бұрын
scooters at 14:30 . They'd just bounce of the side !
@petea1663 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the cornering clearance like on these, the R specifically? Does it drag pegs on every corner or only in extreme bends?
@user-sw2lv3zp6o Жыл бұрын
In extreme bends.
@felipelacerda1433 4 жыл бұрын
I’m torn between that one and the black! Don’t know which one to choose and I can’t see them before buying, help a brother out hahah
@RarefiedRoad 3 жыл бұрын
Tough one mate, nice problem to have though. I think I prefer it in red but it really depends on your taste.
@YashZavar 3 жыл бұрын
I test drove this bike last week and they had both black and red in store. Both of them look fantastic. I am still having trouble deciding. You will love either option. Toss a coin to decide.
@R3RLEE 2 жыл бұрын
I have the black gt its amazing especially in the sunlight. Have the black!!!lol
@gemmalee6058 4 жыл бұрын
"It's low and long with a seemingly relaxed headstock but it does a good job somehow of feeling quite stubby and responsive..." erm are you describing the bike or Grant's penis? #awkward. Grand review!
@cdnbcn6164 4 жыл бұрын
I think with a bike of this caliber you don't need a clock.. I guarantee it will start out in second lol a little clutch and go..
@andydawson2070 4 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that it is such a good commuter, looking at the width of the tires you would expect it to be a bitch to hustle around. Not my kind of bike but certainly a good looker. Thanks for the video, catch you again soon.
@RarefiedRoad 4 жыл бұрын
I think that's one of my favourite things about it. The fact that's it's surprisingly nimble.
@georgeerhard1949 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing like a parabolic-profile tire that looks like it belongs on a truck, innit?
@saurabhjoshi1752 3 жыл бұрын
I have booked a GT.. does the engine heat up as much as the Harley softails?
@RarefiedRoad 3 жыл бұрын
I don't actually know. Depends where you're riding obviously but this was a pretty unusually hot day in England so I'm sure it's not that hot on a regular day.
@NickGT221 Жыл бұрын
I've got a GT 221 phenomenal
@DuzBee 3 жыл бұрын
The TFT is adjustable
@Mo-xx9gg 2 жыл бұрын
Tarquin! Lol!
@tomduffy5129 4 жыл бұрын
If i wanted to get on a bus id go buy a day saver for a fiver
@expatbiker6598 4 жыл бұрын
If you get stuck facing a decline. You're fucked. It needs a reverse gear.
@RarefiedRoad 4 жыл бұрын
That would be useful
@R3RLEE 2 жыл бұрын
Dont get stuck then simple...
@funkthat 3 жыл бұрын
The bike is hench bro
@RarefiedRoad 3 жыл бұрын
It certainly is
@bbumble4117 4 жыл бұрын
“What’s not to like”: the weight, the price, the running costs (including speeding fines, petrol, tyres, insurance and asbestos underpants), and the total impracticability for the real world. This is aTriumph (sic) of excess over sense. Just because you can, it doesn’t mean you have to.
@midroc250 4 жыл бұрын
Have you even ridden one?
@djb7302 4 жыл бұрын
If you can afford one in the first place, running costs aren’t likely to be your deciding factor. The main reason I bought it was because of excess over sense...just because I can.
@jimanders9971 4 жыл бұрын
B D it is the funnest bike I have ever ridden by far. It is also very practical, no problems in city riding, long distance riding, and a sport bike killer in the twisties. This is real world pleasure and I have over 10,000 miles on my GT.
@TheGreatestBeyonder 4 жыл бұрын
DON'T do it Rarefied! ... ... You'll Get "BUYER'S REMORSE"! 😞
@robbikebob 4 жыл бұрын
They are great but I'd need a lot of money to buy one. If I'd skint myself to buy one I'm not sure I'd dare ride it or leave it anywhere! That moment when you dropped it on a gravely junction or got back to it in a car park where someone had reversed into it! Makes me sick to think about it. Also, imagine trying to pick the thing up if you dropped it! You'd need a crane or a passing rugby team! It's really nice. But toooo big, toooo expensive, toooo precious and, arguably, too irrelevant.....
@blairtaylor9552 4 жыл бұрын
You may be 'toooo' little for the R3 :-( ... seems sized about right to me.. :-)
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