2022 Triumph Rocket 3R Black Limited Edition Ride & Review

We ride the 2022 Triumph Rocket 3R Black, a limited edition Rocket 3 by Triumph Motorcycles. We ride the Rocket from two different perspectives- a shorter sport/standard rider, and a taller cruiser/tourer rider. Sporting the largest production motorcycle engine in the world, is the beast a beauty? We put the Rocket through its paces to share our insights and impressions.

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Rider Gear:
Jacket: TexPort armored jacket

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[triumphthunderbird]

Great review.
I have the TFC variant (more power & torque) and have done over 6, 000 miles on it.
I too am 6’2” and have done a couple of tours on this masterpiece of motorcycle engineering.
A few recommendations:
Get the quick shifter - OMG! Up and down it is as smooth as silk and one hell of a blast!
I have it on the softest suspension settling and it is very comfortable.
The wee flyscreen is a great addition for touring.
The best bike on the planet!

[jimanders]

I have a 2020 GT but I put the mid controls on it, a very nice position for me. 37, 000 miles on it now and I still grin like an idiot with every ride.

[adamsimper]

I’ve got a Rocket 3R Black, but I’ve swapped the bars and seat for the GT version. Just brings the bars a bit closer so it’s more manoeuvrable and comfy. Awesome bike, love it!!👍

[terribleu]

it's ridiculous. it's insane. it's psychotic. it's unique. it has to be experienced. it's instant love!

[Outlaw]

Love my red 3R, long rides, 9hrs no problem with backpack, twisties morning blasts 😎, I set the pegs to highest setting which helps lean 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 QS is awesome

[robertgrant]

Hi I from the. UK AND THE TRIUMPH R3R BEATS HARLEYS ALL DAY EVERY DAY ITS THE MOST POWERFUL BIKE IN THE WORLD 2500 CC AND DONT GET ME STARTED ABOUT THE TORQUE, SO THE HARLEY DAYS ARE NUMBEREDTHIS BIKE IS AWSOME IF YOUR MAN ENOUGH OR BAD ENOUGH YOU’LL LOVE THIS BIKE. I DARE TO PUT ITIN SPORT MODE 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[aeror]

Beautiful machine!
Saw one today and it got me👍

[allanapplin]

Good Vid. Touring bars are available from Triumph as an option. I'm 5'8" also and have test ridden one. I would get those bars put on. Also the foot pegs are adjustable for/aft and also can be forward mounted.

[markettradinggenius]

Road Dirt, if you had your choice between this motorcycle and the suzuki hayabusa, for your everyday riding, which would you choose and why ? I've boiled my choices all the way down to either the 2022 hayabusa or the Rocket 3R !

[Blindspotnj]

Great review boys.
This is exactly the kind of review I was looking for. I currently drive a Bobber, Speed twin, and I have a Kawasaki Z900 cafe...
looking to add this to my collection.
Fantastic review thank you

[shadwox]

I own a Rocket 3 GT im 60 years old and man does that bike make me feel young 2500cc or in Harley number 153 cubic inches of pure torque and power its get alot of attention from people when i stop somewherre for lunch people come to me to talk about it, i never had this experience with any other motorcycle i owned its a keeper for sure i change motorcycle every five years or so but not this one im gonna keep it. From red light to red light no one cant beat me its to fast.

[Mo-xxgg]

You both need the GT bars by the sounds of it, and the forward pegs! Great video chaps! Just ordered mine!

[markettradinggenius]

Road Dirt, quick question sir....When riding this motorcycle in the rain, did you notice if the back tire spin up all the water and mud on the back of your jacket and helmet due to the lack of rear guard to protect you from all the backsplash ?

[gunsrulecommiesdrool]

What's that guitar at the beggining ?? It's stuck in my head now !!

[CrusaderGeneral]

This bike is castrated from the factory with that 40lb cat. I have a TFC, just put comp. werkes exhaust on it, and its a whole different story

[watchapexmedia]

Great video guys. I did an owner's perspective video a couple of months ago now, and everything you said I agree with, but mine's faster because it's a red one! It is mildly hobbled in the first 3 gears (70% throttle opening limits) to make it a bit more manageable, but there are tuners out there who can "fix" it... :-)

[amotorcyclerider]

Execellent video and review. But hate to watch someone riding without full gear.

[rykehuss]

You should leave the music out of the riding segments, we want to hear the bike

[davidwaddington]

how do you like your right leg done, well done, brown or black !!

[Jonq]

So for a 5'4" guy it wouldnt be comfortable?