My new R3R is here...

Tangzie said:

Brought this home yesterday after a long-ish wait. Was nice (and a bit unnerving) to know I was the first one to pick up a new Rocket 3.

Heavy rains here in Sydney so haven't ridden at all except that short ride back home - bout 30 kms.

Initial thoughts :

Rode back on rain mode as it was drizzling. Works well and really toned down the throttle response.

Triumph recommend not to go over 4000 rpm for the first 450 kms. So there's that.

This is a much larger motorcycle than what it looks in pictures. Or maybe I felt that because am just under 5'8. Can still flat foot comfortably though. Be prepared to be surprised at how big that tank really is.

Bit of a stretch for me with the handlebars of the R. Might see how I go on a long ride and could consider the GT bars.

Felt the weight when wheeling it into the garage. It is heavy. Big jump up from my previous ride. But the weight disappears as soon as you start riding. And it feels lighter when riding than most other motorcycles with much less weight.

I had asked for the mirrors to be flipped. Bad idea. Doesn't work for this bike and these stock mirrors. My hands blocked most of the view. So flipped it back up to its original position. Simple enough... Two Allen keys (4 & 5mm)

Had asked for the TFT connectivity module and the black knee pads (to help diffuse the red a bit). Both not yet in stock. Have a two week waiting for those to come.

The TFT display Quartz theme looks amazing but not sure it goes with the overall modern look of the bike. Personally prefer the Chronos theme - also a lot clearer and cleaner layout.

Overall, early impressions are good. No regrets - not yet and hope there won't be any. And it is absolutely beautiful to look at. The finishes are unlike anything I've seen on any motorcycle. It is a head turner. Got a few thumbs up at signals riding back from the dealer.

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Tangzie said:

Just back from my first long ride. Wasn't the best day for it (close to 40°c) but wasn't going to wait either.

After about 130 kms today, am convinced I'll get the GT bars.

The R has an aggressive riding position which is great around curves and corners. But the longer I ride, the more I missed the handlebars of my previous rides.

Suspension is good but did bounce me off the seat a couple of times. Rear can tend to jump.

Engine is generally smooth at all speeds but best to stick to the lower gears at low speeds. Gear 6 almost makes the bike go silent - stealth mode.

You wouldn't need the quick shifter. The hydraulic clutch is smooth and easy to operate.

Most importantly, even in spite of it being close to 40°c, there wasn't much heat being transferred from the exhaust headers. That was my concern and now am relieved about it.

It can get thirsty obviously, but overall I got decent mileage.

Would love to hear more from other owners.

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Tangzie said:

Just back from my first long ride. Wasn't the best day for it (close to 40°c) but wasn't going to wait either.

After about 130 kms today, am convinced I'll get the GT bars.

The R has an aggressive riding position which is great around curves and corners. But the longer I ride, the more I missed the handlebars of my previous rides.

Suspension is good but did bounce me off the seat a couple of times. Rear can tend to jump.

Engine is generally smooth at all speeds but best to stick to the lower gears at low speeds. Gear 6 almost makes the bike go silent - stealth mode.

You wouldn't need the quick shifter. The hydraulic clutch is smooth and easy to operate.

Most importantly, even in spite of it being close to 40°c, there wasn't much heat being transferred from the exhaust headers. That was my concern and now am relieved about it.

It can get thirsty obviously, but overall I got decent mileage.

Would love to hear more from other owners.

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