tdragger
Living Legend
Based on your requirements, it appears that the R3 Touring and the Cross Country are basically the same with the notable and significant difference in power. Bags, Boards, Big Seat, check, check, check.
Since you and I share riding styles, there might be a few more items to consider.
The R3 Touring runs on Regular gas. 87 here in the States.
The Victory requires Premium. I don't know about you but paying 30+ cents a gallon more for gas is an aggrevation.
R3 Touring oil change service intervals are 10,000 miles or 12 months.
From what I can gather from the internet, it looks like the Vic's is quite low, as in the 2,500-3,500 mile range. Yikes!!
Some items in favor of the Victory:
1) factory cruise control - the #1 item that I wish Triumph would offer.
2) factory trunk - nice to have if that is your thing. Aftermarket options are available for the R3T.
3) factory audio - my #2 wish list item from Triumph.
That's about as objective as I can be. I'd love to have the extras that the Vic has to offer but I don't see myself giving up the power and the uniqueness offered by the Rocket.
Since you and I share riding styles, there might be a few more items to consider.
The R3 Touring runs on Regular gas. 87 here in the States.
The Victory requires Premium. I don't know about you but paying 30+ cents a gallon more for gas is an aggrevation.
R3 Touring oil change service intervals are 10,000 miles or 12 months.
From what I can gather from the internet, it looks like the Vic's is quite low, as in the 2,500-3,500 mile range. Yikes!!
Some items in favor of the Victory:
1) factory cruise control - the #1 item that I wish Triumph would offer.
2) factory trunk - nice to have if that is your thing. Aftermarket options are available for the R3T.
3) factory audio - my #2 wish list item from Triumph.
That's about as objective as I can be. I'd love to have the extras that the Vic has to offer but I don't see myself giving up the power and the uniqueness offered by the Rocket.