Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster Road Test

[duncanjames]

This was my first street bike. I drove dirt bikes as a kid but am now 54. It's now a matter of fit. I find it comfortable for my size (6'4") and a great bike to drive. Don't be intimidated by the motor size. Just be respectful and cautious. Take it easy and you will be fine!

[volejbaltrebic]

I've got it few days, I will love it forever!!! Amazing machine!!!

[theloniousMac]

I love that there are countless motorcycle reviews on youtube. I am looking forward to making a purchase decision in the not to distant future and this is (as always) an incredible resource. There's only one problem. I am sick of the fake head banger rock music!!!

[MrAndrew]

Thing that staggers me is the way it moves, glides along so effortlessly. Saw a full dress Honda Golding yesterday - amazed at the sheer bulk of the thing and how Honda are able to fit all that on two wheels.

[-tj]

I test rode one of these about eight years ago. Amazing. After, I climbed back on my Buell Ulysses, a torquey bike in its own right, albeit a mere 1, 203 cc, and it felt like a toy.

[techmaniac]

I'm more a car guy, i never used to love a bike, But there is an exception with this beuty. What a beast!

[Zodliness]

I saw one of these a couple of days ago and was amazed at how small and nimble it actually looks for its ridiculously large displacement. Still looks and sounds very intimidating up close!

[tms]

Very nice review and just what I had to say after 3 years owning one. Great bike with no big complaints.
But in the end I found Triumph's Storm to be almost as powerful, lighter and much better handling.
Either way both are great bikes.

[michaeljkasnter]

I rode this bike today, same color-2017, iam in love, will be purchasing, it handles like a Sport Bike, it just needs cruise control because the engine is to die for as far as low rpm sound!! Pleasure to listen to. The brakes were amazing!! What a bike, i sat on a bobber after the rocket and the bobber felt like a 3 year-olds tricycle!!! Go Wait to i slap a turbo on it!!!

[utbp]

Give any thought to telling us the model year this bike is? Dave mention just able to get his feet on the ground.. but How tall is Dave??

[vic]

Ive got a 2014 Rocket III Roadster, had it from new, the only problem I have with it after 7 years of ownership is what could possibly replace it?
The new 2500cc is a totally different machine in every respect other than retaining the 3 cylinder engine format
The solution is to have both I guess

[rubo]

Rocket? or 1str gen Valkyrie. Love Valkyrie but 6carbs and all those needles and gaskets makes me wary...but still love it.Can't decide please help me

[Woodsiey]

I read that the Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster is 2, 500 or 98.3 inches long which is huge. Is this true?

[fadedleviathan]

I'm sure there's mounds of torque when your bike isn't in gear.

Oh yeah, at least he had the sense to recommend a cruiser to those who like to cruise.

[rcafmaintainer]

What gear do you have on, host? I like the green hi-viz jacket. Thanks

[Comeoffitman]

I’m 303 lbs tall and 5”11’ would this one be a good one one it?

[thestcroixkid]

I finally got to ride an 18', what an absolute animal...mid pegs not for me so I'm considering forward floorboards and a batwing from corbin...maybe lowered and inch in the rear and off to Carpenter...a perfect Sunday bike...

[robertbrandywine]

Interesting interviewing technique -- ask a question, then quickly answer it yourself, and then let the other guy give his opinion. But it worked well.

[seeker]

Identical to mine . I'm 54 and plan to keep this. 5ft 9 and feel legs a bit squashed on pegs. But just need seat a bit higher.

[NakedSurfer]

OMG! My mom and dad told me I could have ANY bike I wanted for my first one! I'M SO EXCITED!!! Totally getting this one, broskies. Any pointers??? Buying it, like, tomorrow!