My eyes may not be perfect but my memory is still ok. (As far as I remember)
If you think about the concept, in 2004 there was nothing even close to the rocket. However now, with an extra 200cc it is not that much different. I'm not talking about parts not being compatible. I'm talking about the concept.
DHarvey
.040 Over
I have to agree with this post. There was nearly a year of lead up to the release of the Rocket in 2004, even a forum had been created . I lucked out and purchased one of the first R III's sold in the States (even have a John Bloor signed Certificate attesting to that). And yes it was the idea of a larger than 2 liter engine so we were all gobsmacked over it. With this new machine, while I'm seriously thinking of eventually getting one, the excitement ain't the same, perhaps because with the increase in CC's, it doesn't seem to be dramatically an increase in performance, especially with the 'limiters' on the engine output. But then again, I left my 150mph speeds on the track sessions some time ago. I've reached the age (almost 70) where fast giddy up is satisfaction enough.
David
Gregger
Living Legend
I have to agree with this post. There was nearly a year of lead up to the release of the Rocket in 2004, even a forum had been created . I lucked out and purchased one of the first R III's sold in the States (even have a John Bloor signed Certificate attesting to that). And yes it was the idea of a larger than 2 liter engine so we were all gobsmacked over it. With this new machine, while I'm seriously thinking of eventually getting one, the excitement ain't the same, perhaps because with the increase in CC's, it doesn't seem to be dramatically an increase in performance, especially with the 'limiters' on the engine output. But then again, I left my 150mph speeds on the track sessions some time ago. I've reached the age (almost 70) where fast giddy up is satisfaction enough.
David
Well said brother....
Mighty Mouse
It's All In The Reflexes!
Triumph doesn't really care about the Baby Boomers. They are trying to appeal to the Gen X, Y and Z crowd. So I just read that my 4 year old grandson is now called a Gen Alpha. God help us.
Dr.D
Octane Boost
The old Rocket was all about the motor. It’s big and I love it. The new one is only marginally bigger and true the power is only modestly increased but the rest of the bike is where the changes are. The new R3 is a much more modern motorcycle.
You either like all the new tech or you think it is foolishness.
You either like all the new tech or you think it is foolishness.
warp9.9
Pocałuj mnie w dupę
How many Gender Confused Generations are there now ?
ThingKing
Child in Time
I was looking forward a lot to the new Rocket.
To describe why I am not overly impressed, I will post the technical data of an old Mazda 3:
2010 Mazda 3 MZR: 2489 cm³, 87,5 × 103,5, 125 kW (167 hp) @ 6000/min, 227 Nm @ 4500/min, 6 Gears
Well. Just compare.
Ok, this is a lot of power for a motorbike, and I am sure it also handles well and has great build quality. I also know, there are 1.9l cruisers out there with just 90hp. The new 1.8l BMW boxer has only 90hp as well.
But still. 200hp would have been more impressive.
To describe why I am not overly impressed, I will post the technical data of an old Mazda 3:
2010 Mazda 3 MZR: 2489 cm³, 87,5 × 103,5, 125 kW (167 hp) @ 6000/min, 227 Nm @ 4500/min, 6 Gears
Well. Just compare.
Ok, this is a lot of power for a motorbike, and I am sure it also handles well and has great build quality. I also know, there are 1.9l cruisers out there with just 90hp. The new 1.8l BMW boxer has only 90hp as well.
But still. 200hp would have been more impressive.
scot in exile
Living Legend
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