Rocket R and Rocket GT video

[smokit2]

**** me! That’s hot. I’m still concerned that they are using Peter Dinklage’s family members to model the bike. No good for us tall blokes!

One comment was that folks over 6 feet were finally recognized

 

[Martin-Brighton-uk]

Do we think they'll be TORS for this bike and thus another OEM map to suit? Would the Arrows from the TFC be on the production models?

 

[barbagris]

So you would be down to about 65-70 miles between fillups with the new one.

Hmm - I may need an Enfield 350 Diesel. Over 100mpg I'm told. Of course there is a minor difference in speed.

 

[barbagris]

I've often ridden over 100 miles without seeing a fuel station.

That's a reasonable nap!.

 

[Tal]

"I know there is no way I will get my wife to bend her legs up that high and to be comfortable for any length of time."
Yes, I had that same problem with one of my "X" wives! Ha! sorry, couldn't resist

...problem solved...put her on the front...lol

 

[Tal]

I predict that the Rocket will go from virtually unknown to widely recognized by all with an interest in motorcycles (maybe even Harley riders) as one big fast MF.

I was visiting our local dealership on friday ..just for a nosey...he had 60 bikes on the floor, including 3 maybe 4 Harleys. These would have been traded cos they do not sell your bike on behalf...not worth the hassle should the deal backfire when they onsold it.
So there are Harley riders who now ride Triumphs....and of course if you go to the Harley shop you will find Triumphs there too.
I'm thinking these new R3's will attract many "New to Triumph" riders. With the new frame they apparently corner better, are quicker, all the wiring is hidden away etc etc. They are a very different, fresh looking Rocket.They wont appeal to all of us 'Old School' riders but give it a year or so when they have been on the road and we have had a chance to dissect them...then we will know for sure.
I also called into "Mega Motorcycles" here in Christchurch which is owned by Denis Charlett. Denis is a good bugger, around 53...he has 16 NZ motorcycle racing titles under his belt. The young fella who does his tyres etc was taken with my bike and said a few times 'what a beast!'
'cant imagine me on that!' (he is about 5ft and maybe 8 stone and wiry)
I explained to him about the balance being great but the sheer size scared him. I think the new look bike may appeal more to those riders because of the sports look. Once onboard and underway those young fellas will be right at home!

 

[Claviger]

I can't wait to encounter one in the wild and race it

 

[phar2slo]

I can't wait to encounter one in the wild and race it

Let's hope it's a TFC and it's sooner than 12months away!

 

[Kojack1970]

Oh tehy do in Germany - EXACTLY for that reason. HP is declared and being low makes them silly cheap to insure.

Interesting, thanks for the info. You have to hunt for HD hp values in the stares.

 

[barbagris]

I can't wait to encounter one in the wild and race it

I think that may be more an Urban Jungle encounter.