New Rocket III Touring tune question

[nelsonto]

Thats exactly why I dont want to sacrifice horsepower. The Boss Hoss has plenty of torque and horsepower but in the end was just too expensive for me. I loved the bike but having $50K into a motorcycle became difficult when my daughter decided to go to an IVY league university.

The Rocket I believe will be a good alternative but the Tourer giving up 33 horsepower (over the standard Rocket) doesnt make sense in order to gain a few pounds of torque...

 

[dougl]

Thats exactly why I dont want to sacrifice horsepower. The Boss Hoss has plenty of torque and horsepower but in the end was just too expensive for me. I loved the bike but having $50K into a motorcycle became difficult when my daughter decided to go to an IVY league university.

The Rocket I believe will be a good alternative but the Tourer giving up 33 horsepower (over the standard Rocket) doesnt make sense in order to gain a few pounds of torque...

Triumph rates the standard with 140 HP at the crank. The tourer is listed at 120 HP, 14% lower at the top end. What's the big deal? Do you do a lot of street dragging or at the track. If so, you've got the wrong bike in either case.

 

[Gunshots]

I checked with my dealer this week and found out that the cupcake tourer has different cams/timing also. We also decided that what really draws people to the Rocket is the arm straightning tourqe. which the new tourer has more and picks it up a 2000 rpm 500 rpm sooner than our scoots. another 30 hp is great if you need to run 140mph. Where I live thats illegal. I love to stuff my hand down the carbs as much as the next guy, but I can Ill afford to loose my license. I can get to 115 right quick, but I cant't see far enough for 140mph. The State of Michigan is broke and looking for revenue. How many have run up to the 140mph mark anyway? come on thats 205 feet per second. anbody seen the current whitetail deer population figures? In fact I haven't rung out any of my bikes to top end since I sold my 750 Suzuki. Maybe we need a poll here. :soapbox:

 

[Sidecar Flip]

....When you wrung out your 750 'Zuki, you killed all the mosquito's in a 10 mile radius.

 

[Gunshots]

Thats the truth, I couldn't run from the cops all they had to do was follow the smoke

 

[nelsonto]

Triumph rates the standard with 140 HP at the crank. The tourer is listed at 120 HP, 14% lower at the top end. What's the big deal? Do you do a lot of street dragging or at the track. If so, you've got the wrong bike in either case.

I must have missed something because the website and my local dealer list the Tourer as having 106hp. Thats 24% less at the top end. I guess it isnt a big deal. I could get a hardley with 66 horsepower (thats onlye 52% less) too and I am sure that it would go just fine...

 

[azbbqer]

Now... that's a sexy Rocket!



And for my opinion on the new R3 Tourer:

No, and hell no!

What I like:
1: The lower air deflectors, right from the factory
2: Passenger footboards.
3: Crash bars, included.
4: The new license plate mounting and rear signals.
5: The new gas tank emblems.

What I don't like:
1: Where's the familiar bugeyed dual headlamps?
2: Triple pipes?? Dood...
3: I LIKE my bigass, expensive rear tire, thanks.
4: Gauges belong on the bars, not the tank.
5: Torque = good. Torque at the expense of 34hp = no f***ing way. Did a monkey program the ECU?
6: The bags look like they came right off a H-D.
7: The wheels. Again, they look way too American V-twin (ElectraGlide-esque)
8: The gas tank emblems. Yeah, I'm kinda mixed on that... it's not the traditional and well-known logo, but it is kinda neat-looking.
9: The gas tank. If I wanted a Harley, I'd have bought one.

It really does look like a Harley with a marine diesel! That's not why I bought my R3 Classic... I wanted that sportbike-embarrassing power and the unmistakable Triumph look!

Overall, I think Triumph changed too much. I don't mind change at all, when it doesn't affect the original look and feel of the machine, but this is just too much.

You guys are sounding like all those "Harley Guys" who pissed and moaned about Harley when they introduced the V-Rod! But they still have their Herritage Softtails, Ultra Classics, Road Kings and the 100 or so other models Harley is still building. What's the problem with a manufacturer adding to their stable?
I guess that's why they still make the R3 and the Classic. I for one am glad they made the changes. They made it the perfect bike for what I wanted!
Proud new '08 R3T owner.

 

[TxRIIIRider]

I really like the RIII Touring tank badges. I would really like to know if they are curved right to attach to our tanks.. My guess is it will take about $200 bucks to find out for sure.. Not willing to go there yet.. lol

You guys are sounding like all those "Harley Guys" who pissed and moaned about Harley when they introduced the V-Rod! But they still have their Herritage Softtails, Ultra Classics, Road Kings and the 100 or so other models Harley is still building. What's the problem with a manufacturer adding to their stable?
I guess that's why they still make the R3 and the Classic. I for one am glad they made the changes. They made it the perfect bike for what I wanted!
Proud new '08 R3T owner.

 

[goodfellow]

super cruise.....

you may have already seen this but I think Triumph should have done this instead

http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/Triumph/Triumph_Rocket_III_GT_2r.JPG



"always a day late and a dollar short"

If this puppy shows up with a six speed o/d transmission,I'll be one of the first in line.....

greg

 

[Pig9r]

My dealer looked up the cam part numbers and they are the same as the standard Rocket however, the throttle bodies are different part numbers.