The amazing history of the Rocket...

OldBiker72

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South Africa

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Rocket 3 R / GT

• Today at 5:08 AM

• #1

Forgive me if it was already posted... I searched but did not see it.

It is truly a fantastic story!

 

rick danger

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Oneonta, NY and Durham Ct.

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2020 KTM 1290 SAS..2022 KTM 1290 SAR 2024 rocket

• Today at 7:29 AM

• #2

OldBiker72 said:

Forgive me if it was already posted... I searched but did not see it.

It is truly a fantastic story!

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Cool to see him mention Carpenter. What a shame they cant do anything with the new gen. bikes. I mean I'm sure they can, just not in my budget. They were talking about $10k to R&R the engine.

 

atomsplitter

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Keller, TX

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17 T-120 Black, 20 Bobber Blk, 22 Speed Triple RS

• Today at 8:39 AM

• #3

Nice to see the development explained. My first Rocket was this one:

 

Rocket Scientist

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Spring Lake, Michigan

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Black 05' Rocket III standard

• Today at 8:55 AM

• #4

Mr. Broken record here. How that new schmancy engine in a full sized bike that can carry luggage and two adults comfortabley ?

 

OldBiker72

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South Africa

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Rocket 3 R / GT

• Today at 9:41 AM

• #5

atomsplitter said:

Nice to see the development explained. My first Rocket was this one:

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Very nice! How did it ride compared to today's Rocket? Regards.

 

Rocket Scientist

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Spring Lake, Michigan

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Black 05' Rocket III standard

• Today at 9:49 AM

• #6

OldBiker72 said:

Very nice! How did it ride compared to today's Rocket? Regards.

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It could comfortably carry two adults.