It’s growing on me!

[Bigjaype]

So finally got to swing my leg over her..... it’s very nice but seems to be lacking to presence of the previous Gen, build quality seems good except for the odd plastic piece that lets it down.

still undecided!

test ride to confirm I think!

All I can say is it didn’t give me the instant WOW feeling I had when a first saw the previous model!

I don’t know how big you are mate, but that already looks like a small bike with you on it.

 

[REBLX136]

I don’t know how big you are mate, but that already looks like a small bike with you on it.

Short but heavy mate, yeah it does feel very small, lager tank would help, feels like your on it as opposed to in it!

 

[TXtriple]

Short but heavy mate, yeah it does feel very small, lager tank would help, feels like your on it as opposed to in it!

It has a lager tank?! NOW I like it!

 

[REBLX136]

It has a lager tank?! NOW I like it!

Hahaha yeah wouldn’t that be a thing!!! Sorry *Larger* !! Fat thumbs!!

 

[mully95]

I like the bike but I need luggage space. This bike is one you take on short rides on the weekends, back and forth to work and then go back home.

Even with the optional bags Triumph offers they aren't big enough. Been going to RAAs and need my junk to stay gone from home 5 or so days. On the new Roadster there isn't even much room to strap luggage down. I'm 49 years old, had sportbikes years ago, and my Roadster without saddle bags. I don't like bags so don't get me wrong but found out as I get older I need my junk...lol

 

[laraza]

@REBLX136 How big a boy are ya?

Is this thread taking a weird turn?

 

[REBLX136]

Is this thread taking a weird turn?

Might be!! Bugger it we’ve started now time to bite down hard, close your eyes and drift into your happy place!!!

 

[RocketEd]

I agree with your disappointments in the mechanicals @leatal. If my KTM 1190 is anything to go by, Rider Modes and TC are not just gimmicks so IMO they could have easily given this R3 200+ HP in Sport Mode and (IMO) retained some of the In Yer Face attitude of the original.
I wonder what that reviewer meant when he said the bike works better if you keep the RPMs up.

I also don't understand a 6 speed just to end up at the same cruising RPM.

This instrument panel on what is priced as a premium motorcycle does kind of underwhelm when compared to what's on a 1290 KTM or even the Indian FTR.

Will this bike require premium fuel?

Yeah, yeah, I know I come across as a Negative Ned since I've already said I don't care for the styling either, but I have to admit I just don't "get" what Triumph is trying to do here. Maybe I'm just not the customer they have in mind.

I'm going to have to keep an eye out for when or if Triumph has a demo truck within a few hundred miles of me.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

All valid points. I still want one!

 

[Gregger]

I agree with your disappointments in the mechanicals @leatal

Will this bike require premium fuel?

With compression close to 11 to 1 and Triumph stating it needs RON95...... yes!