WyldCFH
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Stopped in at Gulf Coast BMW | Motorcycle Sales near Houston TX this morning for a quick look at the new Rocket3R
To me, at 6'5" 198lbs... it is still small.
It does not have the presence the old version has.
The tank is bigger than it looks
The contours for the knees are too close to the rider - probably be better for those under 6'2", but the "crease" digs to the inside of my knees and will hurt when gripping the bike
Fit and finish is top notch. Not many manufacturers even coming close to, let alone matching, what Triumph did on this. I bet the TFC is going to be amazing.
I did not test ride it. The offered to let me take it, but being the only new Rocket 3 in Houston, I declined. I know if I were buying it, I'd want it with as few miles as possible on the clock. Preferably right out of the crate. They are hoping to have a demo by end of next week and will call me to come ride it.
Attached is a shot of me sitting on it and another of my wife. Keep in mind, I am 6'5"(195.58cm & 90kg) my wife is 5'3"(160cm) when considering the size of it.
There are about 65 pics and some small vids at this link(my google drive) - drive.google.com/open?id=1TXfwMvpVvfijJLmtIzGQFS6sjGB27wwV
To me, at 6'5" 198lbs... it is still small.
It does not have the presence the old version has.
The tank is bigger than it looks
The contours for the knees are too close to the rider - probably be better for those under 6'2", but the "crease" digs to the inside of my knees and will hurt when gripping the bike
Fit and finish is top notch. Not many manufacturers even coming close to, let alone matching, what Triumph did on this. I bet the TFC is going to be amazing.
I did not test ride it. The offered to let me take it, but being the only new Rocket 3 in Houston, I declined. I know if I were buying it, I'd want it with as few miles as possible on the clock. Preferably right out of the crate. They are hoping to have a demo by end of next week and will call me to come ride it.
Attached is a shot of me sitting on it and another of my wife. Keep in mind, I am 6'5"(195.58cm & 90kg) my wife is 5'3"(160cm) when considering the size of it.
There are about 65 pics and some small vids at this link(my google drive) - drive.google.com/open?id=1TXfwMvpVvfijJLmtIzGQFS6sjGB27wwV
