Could it really be ?

[bigprop]

OH MY!!!! what does it cost,what size engine,what colour does it come in,what aftermarket parts are avaliable, what date they going to release it,what the f..k am i gonna say to the misses this time

 

[mr hunt]

OH MY!!!! what does it cost,what size engine,what colour does it come in,what aftermarket parts are avaliable, what date they going to release it,what the f..k am i gonna say to the misses this time

Dear Mrs Bigprop,

Due to the over-consumption of erroneously tempered beer several manufacturing issue have beset the Rocket 3 MY *insert your bike year here*. As an act of contrition and general awesomeness, Triumph UK has issued a world-wide recall of the above model. Items to be replaced/upgraded/refurbished or otherwise, include, but are not restricted to, engine, gearbox, brakes, frame, suspension, wheels and ancillary items. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused to yourself and Mr Bigprop during the transition phase.

Kind regards

Triumph

 

[TRIIICK]

I'll start saving up for the 2020 model to make sure the final drive doesn't seize up, electrical is working properly...

 

[TheKid]

Now that is a Cafe Racer.....Maybe turn the touring into one..or just another pipe dream
Anyway, nice concept

 

[bigprop]

Dear Mrs Bigprop,

Due to the over-consumption of erroneously tempered beer several manufacturing issue have beset the Rocket 3 MY *insert your bike year here*. As an act of contrition and general awesomeness, Triumph UK has issued a world-wide recall of the above model. Items to be replaced/upgraded/refurbished or otherwise, include, but are not restricted to, engine, gearbox, brakes, frame, suspension, wheels and ancillary items. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused to yourself and Mr Bigprop during the transition phase.

Kind regards

Triumph

Absolute brilliance i might just work. Don't think i could get rid of the classic though oh well just have to file for divorce on the grounds of unexceptional behaviour on her behalf

 

[Old N' Grumpy]

Look really good, but I can’t lean that far forward anymore!! At least for long period of time anyway!!

So who says you can't have more than one?

 

[Claviger]

Lets do a break down of this supposed bike, keep in mind, it's a "Diavel" competitor now according to Triumphs self perpetuated rumor mill:

Single Sided Swing Arm - Purely Cosmetic on most bikes, on the R3, because of rear wheel heft, this may be of some value. It will add unsprung weight, they always do....
Brakes: Look to be lifted from the Brembo stuff they already have for their other bikes, likely to survive budget analysis.
Fly Screen - Pay extra.
Tank Shape - Yeah, probably will survive, this is the single biggest reason the R3R polarizes people, the giant broad shouldered tank. This is also in line with their irrational "retro" concept.
Exhaust - IMHO looks like ass, guarantee it performs like ass, straight to the trash...
Radiator - Looks to be the same part, the interesting item is that ?oil cooler? sitting under it? Yes please.
Rear body and seat - no chance in hell it survives as in the photo. It's way way too short for many provincial laws, to have maximum market penetration the fender must extend to at least the rear most part of the tire.
Most importantly - The engine. Looks very similar, possibly the same cases with some machining done post painting to give it highlights. If rumor is to be believed, they claim 200hp, so 170 wheel... in 3-5th gears most likely.
Wheels and tires, the wheels appear to be the same diameter, hopefully 17"s as you know.... 17 IS THE **** STANDARD AND HAS BEEN FOR 2 DECADES.... ME880s mounted, get right ****ed.
Rear suspension is clearly not a dual shock, good move, though, having a single shock with all the mass involved here and torque, plus shaft effect, kind of concerns me a bit.
POTENTIAL - Well, based on the exhaust, I can tell you for sure the Cat is hidden under the biked. Remove cat, install turbo, life is good...

Overall - I appreciate Triumphs attempt at moving the R3 into a broader market segment, but I hate this look. The one, and I mean ONE think I would love to buy and put on my bike.... the tank.

At the end of the day, I will bet a small fortune this bike is no lighter than Mufasa is right now just based on what I can see and is very likely slightly heavier given the SSSA + Shaft drive, that's got to be a 100lb mechanism...

 

[cusso ken]

You been suckin on that 'No doze" again....

No I have given up the little helpers since I gave up long haul driving , but I did see a Camel riding a push bike once

 

[Tal]

 

[BillyIndiana]

Yup that is pretty close to what I saw in February of 2017. Specs at that time were 2.5 and 170 hp.