Considering the R3T

[Elvis]

It was the only choice for me after riding Valkyries for so long and being used to the torque. The sitting position is better but like everyone else has said it is no fun when it needs to be pushed. I think the Valk was slightly quicker but this is still a great cruiser!

 

[coneye]

Here in Australia we cannot get the se edition , i actually contacted Triumph and was told theres no se destined for our shores in the immidiate future ,

I did buy the touring seat for the TBIRD has the pillion was like sitting on a match box , but with the wife always wanting the rocket for comfort , i changed back to the solo seat , which i don't mind i find it comfortable .

Its horses for courses , the rt3 i find extremly comfortable , i have the touring seat and backrest on it

The T bird i find great for hooning around on but , would'nt fancy a 100 mile plus journey , but then again its not set up for touring .

the price here for a T bird non abs is 23 thousand, to get all the accesories the rt3 has would bring it up to around the 28 thousan plus

RT3 at the moment 26500 with 2 grand of triumph accessories thrown in

 

[RocketDaryl]

Here in Australia we cannot get the se edition , i actually contacted Triumph and was told theres no se destined for our shores in the immidiate future ,

I did buy the touring seat for the TBIRD has the pillion was like sitting on a match box , but with the wife always wanting the rocket for comfort , i changed back to the solo seat , which i don't mind i find it comfortable .

Its horses for courses , the rt3 i find extremly comfortable , i have the touring seat and backrest on it

The T bird i find great for hooning around on but , would'nt fancy a 100 mile plus journey , but then again its not set up for touring .

the price here for a T bird non abs is 23 thousand, to get all the accesories the rt3 has would bring it up to around the 28 thousan plus

RT3 at the moment 26500 with 2 grand of triumph accessories thrown in

I wouldn't ride *my* T-Bird on a trip as it's setup strictly as a "bar hopper". I'll take it on some day rides (150, 200 miles), but those are generally filled with more than enough stops to keep it comfortable. Glad the R3T is working out for you. They are nice bikes.

 

[coneye]

Then i would say that just like me you have the best bar hopper around , when i want to cross town to see a few mates in heavy traffic , or shoot acros the hills and twisties at the back of me to a couple off country bars where mates go , or just cruise up and down the coast , on a sunny daY the T bird is the best bike i've ever had for it , far far better than the Harley i got rid off , and when parked it never ever fails to get someone coming up to tell me about there old triumph days. .

Having a T bird or a rocket is a bit like walking a puppy on the beach , it always attracts attention , and smiles.

 

[Daffy]

i gave up my america for a R3T

no regrets at all.

Daffy

 

[Super D.]

I had an America, and loved it... But it couldn't pull me and the wife in the mountains. I got one of the first R3T's that came to So. Cal, and I love it. I did make some changes to it... (handlebars, risers, seat) to suit my preferences. But it is a great bike! I don't think you could go wrong with the TBird either, it got high rankings by everyone that tested it.
However! If you want the same power as a R3, you need to get a R3 and then add saddlebags. If I was going to trade my bike in, I would probably get a Roadster, and add the bags.

 

[HellFire]

I totally agree with starting with a standard or Roaster and adding goodies. This way one can remove/add accessories to suit the occasion. I don't think I would enjoy the Touring as much since it's power is less to start with and removing stuff is more difficult. Here is mine with all the bells-n-whistles .....
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When everything is removed, it goes back to looking like a lean street racer.