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NickG

Standard Bore

Joined

Apr 30, 2026

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2

Location

Ealing

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GT

• Thursday at 8:56 AM

• #1

Well, I have just ordered a Rocket GT, for collection in early June.

I've not had a bike this big before and I am slightly terrified about the ride home, but I am really looking forward to it!

I spent many years commuting in all weathers, but I am now retired self-unemployed so I am a classic fair weather rider.

 

TURBO200R4

stand up straight and grab the world by the a$$

Joined

Jan 24, 2013

Messages

10,684

Location

TUCSON AZ

Ride

07 rocket III classic

• Thursday at 10:03 AM

• #2

Welcome from Tucson Arizona USA

 

Big Gun

Master Blaster

Joined

May 8, 2007

Messages

506

Location

North Texas

Ride

14 Roadster

• Thursday at 10:15 AM

• #3

Welcome! Fear is not a bad thing, but I prefer to call it respect. Have fun and enjoy.

 

atomsplitter

Living Legend

Joined

Nov 29, 2007

Messages

3,926

Location

Keller, TX

Ride

23 Rocket GT, 20 Bobber Blk, 22 Speed Triple RS

• Thursday at 10:59 AM

• #4

Greetings from the (not so today) sunny climes of North Texas. "Big" is relative, my Thunderbird Storm outweighs my Rocket GT and has about 60 less ponies to push it around.

 

Sparky59

The Guy With The Most Toys Wins!

Joined

Oct 21, 2017

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1,404

Location

Downers Grove,Il.

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2008 R3T, 2018R3R,2015 X 1954 & 1958 Cushman Eagle

• Thursday at 11:33 AM

• #5

Welcome to the Nuthouse.....The others will be along shortly.....

 

Phred

"to rock the Rocket as a Storm"

Joined

Mar 29, 2026

Messages

2

Location

Holland

Ride

Rocket Storm GT 2026

• Thursday at 12:50 PM

• #6

NickG said:

Well, I have just ordered a Rocket GT, for collection in early June.

I've not had a bike this big before and I am slightly terrified about the ride home, but I am really looking forward to it!

I spent many years commuting in all weathers, but I am now retired self-unemployed so I am a classic fair weather rider.

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You ordered the Rocket Storm GT, I also have a new model '26. No worries about riding how, it does'nt ride heavy at all, it is very easy and light riding, you'll be positive surprised. Also with rain or in curves stabel. Within a minute you can get the hang of it. ok?

 

mo8414

Supercharged

Joined

Jul 26, 2025

Messages

387

Ride

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT

• Thursday at 2:58 PM

• #7

Welcome from Michigan. The weight will melt away once your going and the power band is above 4000 rpm so its not like its just going to explode with uncontrolable speed. It would kill me having to wait for it though.

Your going to enjoy it. Also you can move the forward pegs an inch in each direction which makes a difference so keep that in mind. If your on the shorter side you might like mid position controls better. Good luck with your new bike when it comes.

 

NickG

Standard Bore

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Apr 30, 2026

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2

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Ealing

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GT

• Friday at 2:25 AM

• #8

Thank you all for you replies

 

Mike188

Living Legend

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Dec 6, 2012

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3,721

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Jamestown; South Australia

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Matt Black 2012 R3R

• Sunday at 7:47 PM

• #9

Welcome to the forums, from South Australia.

 

Idaho Red Rocket 3

Living Legend

Joined

Nov 22, 2008

Messages

6,106

Location

Nampa, Idaho USA

Ride

2006 RIII Standard Bagger w/Fairing

• Sunday at 8:33 PM

• #10

Welcome from Exotic Idaho. I have an original Rocket III. It is big as I've dressed it up for touring. I have to say the Gen 2 bikes which I recently purchased a 2023 R3 GT. I am amased at the difference between these 2 bikes. The R3 GT rides and handles almost as easy as my 2022 Bonneville T120 and 2023 Tiger 900 GT. Truely amazing.