[Geepers]

https://mcn-images.bauersecure.com/pagefiles/667240/1-triumph-rocket-3-13.jpg

2500cc of goodness. Only 750 being made, about 20 coming to Australia.

 

[Geepers]

Correction: the limited numbers applies only to the TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) model which is not the one pictured above. There are two "standard" models coming - one a roadster style (shown above) the other more set up for cruising.

 

[JackB]

Cool bike but not very reliable the old ones were troublesome.

 

[Geepers]

Cool bike but not very reliable the old ones were troublesome.

True. I guess I'm assuming they've ironed that out by now - new engine, new frame, new electronics etc. Time will tell.

 

[JackB]

True. I guess I'm assuming they've ironed that out by now - new engine, new frame, new electronics etc. Time will tell.

I hope your right I like a lot of their bike's and other models also had issues.
They make some cool looking cycles.

 

[DillPickle311]

I am fascinated with the simplicity in the styling and the coolness factor right here in this area of the new rocket. If I had the opportunity to own one, I'd jump all over it.

 

[bscrive]

I have ridden the older version of the Rocket 3. Good performance, but my back was killing me after only a half hour. Really bad ergonomics. The new version is really cool looking, but that is about it.

 

[Geepers]

Really bad ergonomics....

I know they've adjusted peg position in the roadster version....looks very similar ergos to the Valkyrie in this pic

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=i&...aw0wiNrDHKOUw-7aZ6yvNBOF&ust=1564788243753833

 

[Geepers]

I am fascinated with the simplicity in the styling and the coolness factor right here in this area of the new rocket.

Agree. Very sophisticated detailing....like the carefully placed/shaped black section on the muffler for example.

 

[Hot Rod]

I liked the "cool factor" but early models with the silver painted engine reminded me of a tractor. They are absolute "Tire Eaters" & will destroy the rear in short order. Just looking at it it seems like it would be top heavy. Also seem to recall transmission problems & substandard timing components...... Love to look ,but wouldn't own one......

 

[Geepers]

I hope your right I like a lot of their bike's and other models also had issues...

Yep. I drool over a lot of stuff but always end up buying Japanese. As a Suzuki dealer once said to me: "If you want to go somewhere, buy whatever you want. If you want to get home again, buy Japanese."

 

[JackB]

https://www.cycleworld.com/all-new-...or-2020/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email

 

[use2b]

Yep. I drool over a lot of stuff but always end up buying Japanese. As a Suzuki dealer once said to me: "If you want to go somewhere, buy whatever you want. If you want to get home again, buy Japanese."

agree 100% . had all kinds of bikes but mostly Japanese and none of them ever went to a shop. = just got home from the beach on my 50 Year old Honda CB450 super sport and felt like a kid all over again

 

[Rich Wentz]

I like that they went more "Muscle Bike" than "Muscle Cruiser". I can see myself throwing that pig into twisties.... I love massive bikes. Kinda why I love the Valkyrie.

 

[Geepers]

I like that they went more "Muscle Bike" than "Muscle Cruiser"...

Yep. After 12 months on a Valkyrie I now think of it as a Roadster. It's how I ride it anyway. Some would laugh at that tag given it's 343kg and 1800cc but it handles well enough to be put in that category IMO. "Muscle Cruiser" definitely doesn't fit to my mind. Looking forward to hopefully test riding the new Rocket and comparing its handling with the Valk's. Triumph are pushing this aspect of it given the old model's "barge" reputation. All I know is it will have to be pretty damm good to compete with the Big V on that score.

 

[Geepers]

Fooling around on his Honda Valkyrie "Roadster":

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2j1xii

 

[Rich Wentz]

Guys, have you read the specs on this new Rocket 3?
641lbs dry weight. Nice....
2.5liter with 165hp and 163 lbs ft torque . Very nice
4.8 liter fuel tank...😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

This here is the fail. This is why the V-Max is a hard sell. This will be the hard sell on the new Rocket. What's even more funny is they made a "grand touring" version...Running out of gas on a huge bike is not fun. I would be shocked if this bike gets 35mpg and even if that was the case you're looking at best 140 miles till reserve hits TOPS...Realistically it'll be around 110ish...

 

[Geepers]

4.8 liter fuel tank...��������������

I think you meant gallons. It's 18 litres (Valkyrie is 23 litres for comparison). But yes, another illustration of how the Valkyrie is designed for the person actually riding it rather than the person looking at it

 

[use2b]

I took an older one for a ride and they are not for me. very much like a boss hoss