Why are people selling their Rockets?

[Mighty Mouse]

This poor guy is putting his up on a no reserve auction. edit; sellers family trust.

344-Mile 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT​

No Reserve: 344-Mile 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT
Bid currently up to $7500 USD. Less than a day, ends in 21:34:00

You know you want it Stingray. Bid a grand more and steal it at 8.5 K. If you don’t like it then well, that’s the Brakes. See what I did there? I crack myself up

 

[Nashvegas]

This poor guy is putting his up on a no reserve auction. edit; sellers family trust.

344-Mile 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT​

No Reserve: 344-Mile 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT
Bid currently up to $7500 USD. Less than a day, ends in 21:34:00

Wow! @Sparky59 C’mon, Norm, drive it to W. VA!

 

[Sparky59]

Not my cup of tea....I prefer the 2.3L style......The 2020 and newer are ....Howd you put it.....Zoom, Zoom, Zoom.....@Nashvegas

 

[2023R3GT]

the rocket is not a very versatile bike, in fact it has no other purpose than putting a smile on your face everytime. This and the rather expensive upkeep might be some of the reasons folk sell over time.

Mine is a keeper!

 

[zenbiker]

Ok, I get it: We buy toys, own them for a while and sell them again. I used to do that with the bikes I owned: Bought a shiny new ride, rode it for a year or two and then sold it again. Because a new, more shiny toy came along. The Rocket, I thought, is a different thing altogether. Certainly nor a toy. For me, it represents the pinnacle of my 35 year motorcylcle career and - approaching the age of 60 - probably is the last bike I bought. Afer all: What could possibly surpass a Rocket?

I was surprised to learn that quite a few owners of the new Rocket 3 are selling their bikes after a short while. Some just after a few weeks of ownership. Why is that?

When you buy a Rocket, you know what your are about to get yourself into, don't you? It should be a well-known fact that the bike is very heavy, very powerful and very demanding as far as the rider and his/her skills are concerned. It is not that this bike pretends to be a docile Honda CB500.

When I was waiting for my rocket 3R to arrive, I watched every single YT video from early owners. One could feel the prospective owners anticipation for the machine and the impatience in the waiting time. But after taking delivery, some owners seemed to be disappointed quickly. The reasons seemed to be excuses: The design did not appeal, the fuel consumption seemed too high. Not very credible, if you ask me. Even my T dealer tells me that he sees a pattern. He is guessing the bike is just too much for some.

I have ridden my R3r a lot this fall, a couple of longer trips of 250 to 400+ kms, mostly mountain roads and a few alpine passes. The whole time I am either (a) super chilled, (b) giggling like a lunatic or (c) going "****, yeah!" I have yet to discover a flaw. What did I miss?

 

[zenbiker]

Ok, I get it: We buy toys, own them for a while and sell them again. I used to do that with the bikes I owned: Bought a shiny new ride, rode it for a year or two and then sold it again. Because a new, more shiny toy came along. The Rocket, I thought, is a different thing altogether. Certainly nor a toy. For me, it represents the pinnacle of my 35 year motorcylcle career and - approaching the age of 60 - probably is the last bike I bought. Afer all: What could possibly surpass a Rocket?

I was surprised to learn that quite a few owners of the new Rocket 3 are selling their bikes after a short while. Some just after a few weeks of ownership. Why is that?

When you buy a Rocket, you know what your are about to get yourself into, don't you? It should be a well-known fact that the bike is very heavy, very powerful and very demanding as far as the rider and his/her skills are concerned. It is not that this bike pretends to be a docile Honda CB500.

When I was waiting for my rocket 3R to arrive, I watched every single YT video from early owners. One could feel the prospective owners anticipation for the machine and the impatience in the waiting time. But after taking delivery, some owners seemed to be disappointed quickly. The reasons seemed to be excuses: The design did not appeal, the fuel consumption seemed too high. Not very credible, if you ask me. Even my T dealer tells me that he sees a pattern. He is guessing the bike is just too much for some.

I have ridden my R3r a lot this fall, a couple of longer trips of 250 to 400+ kms, mostly mountain roads and a few alpine passes. The whole time I am either (a) super chilled, (b) giggling like a lunatic or (c) going "****, yeah!" I have yet to discover a flaw. What did I miss?

I'm 81years old and still riding! I have a 2021 R3GT which I just love. I've owned and sold over 30 big bikes in my time, including everything from Italian, Japanese, American and British brands. After a year or two of ownership, I always began to look forward to a change for the latest new creature! Not so with this R3. I am so in love with this bike that I have no desire whatsoever to change. Fast and powerful, comfortable, gorgeous and well made with sophisticated electronics as well. Handling is surprisingly good also.l..
What else would I want?

 

[CosmicBlue]

Have been watching the 2500cc R3 market for a while now here in UK, its quite noticeable that there is an excess of supply, i.e. the number of bikes that are up for sale week-on-week is increasing. Its clear than many, especially in the 2019-2021 model years have unrealistic prices attached, even those where the owner, usually a private seller is asking for significantly less still aren't finding buyers. Given the mileage readings of many 3 or 4 year old R3s for sale, many must be purchased and remain as cherished garage and barely ridden from one year to the next. I'm close to making a purchase but don't want to buy at the top of a falling market - tricky.

 

[vsteel]

Agree with something along those lines, but sorry that Indian looks like someone hit it with the ugly stick! I’m sure Triumph could come up with something more stylish. To be honest, I’m not a great fan of what you over the pond call Baggers, everyone I’ve ridden just feels too top heavy.
With my Classic, I’ve got two bikes in one. It came with touring screen, Triumph leather panniers and I picked up a similar styled top leather bag. Half hours work, taking it all off, I’ve got a naked cruiser.

But over there you have different riding needs. You can go from the very bottom to the very top of your country in about 800 miles by road. (if Google is correct.) Over here that is just the start to a nice trip. We also have a lot of straight roads so that weight is nice when you get those really strong cross winds.

As for how they look, I love the look but that is just something very personal, just like what is the best flavor, to each his own.

 

[Bunny Burrell]

As for how they look, I love the look but that is just something very personal, just like what is the best flavor, to each his own.

Tell you what mate, it’d be one boring fcuking world if we all liked the same thing! I know what it is about that Indian I don’t like, it’s that front mudguard! It’s bloody huge! But each to there own.

 

[Jagster]

Have been watching the 2500cc R3 market for a while now here in UK, its quite noticeable that there is an excess of supply, i.e. the number of bikes that are up for sale week-on-week is increasing. Its clear than many, especially in the 2019-2021 model years have unrealistic prices attached, even those where the owner, usually a private seller is asking for significantly less still aren't finding buyers. Given the mileage readings of many 3 or 4 year old R3s for sale, many must be purchased and remain as cherished garage and barely ridden from one year to the next. I'm close to making a purchase but don't want to buy at the top of a falling market - tricky.

Yep. As the saying goes......Prices are dictated by supply and demand and for a couple of years now dealers have been still selling last years 'new' stock during the following year so discounts on new are there to be had. This is definitely having an effect on the second hand market, pushing down prices across the range of options for potential buyers.
That said, this is happening across the whole of the motoring sector in the UK these days, so it's nothing unique to the Triumph Rocket.