My new R3R is here...


Until last weekend mine was in bits, got wheels coated, new clutch, other bits and bobs and now needs an MOT. I’ll be out soon, I do cold but I don’t do wet and exotically wet and slippery with new tyres.

Where are you? Meet for a brew at devils or hawes sometime?
 

I'm usually at Devils Bridge on Sundays. I leave Hawes for better weather, too many sheep
 
I rode an R today. They had a GT but the forward controls were uncomfortable for me (5’9”). Even with more pull back, the GT bars were a reach. With no back support, the “C” riding position doesn't work for me. See attached pictures of the R and GT bars. The R was pretty comfortable, similar to my T120. Maybe risers or the GT bars would help. With the original R3 as a reference, this bike is big advance. It is more compact, lighter, and seems lower, although this could be because it’s narrower around the thighs. My feet were easily flat on the ground while stopped. It seems more manageable at slow speed and while coming to a stop. Although I didn’t do any twisties in town, it seems to turn in easily. The brakes are great. The transmission and power delivery are very smooth and the roll on seemed unexpectedly fast because it’s so smooth and quiet. However...I downsized from the R3 to a T120 mainly because of the weight and overall too-muchness (drama) of the R3. While the new R is tempting, I’m not sure I want those 200 lbs back. There’s also $20K+ and wife to consider.

 

I really like the red as well.
I'd just get the GT and paint it red. It would also likely cost less.
 
nytrox said:
hello je suis sur Plaisir donc nous sommes voisin tu as une R3 R j'ai en commande une GT pour le mois d'Avril ....a bientôt
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A bientôt. j'organise en moyenne 1 fois par mois les beaux jours des sorties multi-marques avec pt de rdv après Vaucresson et passe en sortant de Paris tout près de Plaisir.
 
Great bike. I went for the GT model and picked it up two days ago. Had sat on the R and found the riding position uncomfortable. Also the red looked too much like the Diavel I had so wanted a change
Managed to put 100 miles on it and absolutely love it. I was a bit disappointed with the tank range at 140 miles. God knows what is under that huge fuel tank but it isnt full of fuel!
Love the forward controls. I have just paired the bike with the connectivity app but havent had a chance to use it yet. Praying for another dry day to get back out on it

One of the downsides is that when you pull in for a break everyone wants to talk about it


 
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congrats on the new bike!
I do have the Bluetooth connectivity on mine, and it does work. There’s a Triumph app you download, set your destination in the Satan’s, and then you get turn by turn nag coming up on the dashboard. Pairing it was simple and instant.

Try a few longer runs on the freeway - for me, the forward lean was perfect to balance out the wind. I wouldn’t have wanted the bars further back personally. Maybe if you’re mainly riding around town, I don’t know.
Agree Chronos > Quartz. I also need to get to grips with this ‘auto-hide’ and so on - it has a tendency to move stuff around on the screen, which is not great when you’re getting to grips with a new bike!
 
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