Rocket 3 Which one is best? Roadster vs GT

Side by side, 2022 Rocket 3 GT triple
Black Vs my 2015 Roadster, differences and things I’ve noticed that I haven’t watched in other reviews.

[busabros]

I test rode both a couple years ago, and it actually pushed me towards buying the older one. and this was after I concluded that the newer one was a better bike in every conceivable way.
for me, as I already had a super performance bike, buying the rocket was never about how well it rode or how good the brakes were, it was about getting the biggest baddest cruiser I could find and in my opinion that was the older model.
I purchased a near perfect condition 2016 Rocket X number 424/500, with dave platt exhaust, fat T bars, and a corbin single seat.

[jimanders]

I put 43, 000 miles on a 15 Touring and have almost 67, 000 miles on my 2020 GT. For me there is no comparison, I loved the Touring but the GT does everything better by quiet a margin in my view. Great review by this provider though. I appreciate it.

[stuwhyte]

In my humble opinion I think the earlier model looks way better. Great video, Cheers 🍺🍺🍺🇳🇿

[sudarshansailender]

Nice comparison mate much needed video from an owner

[hunty]

Happily enjoying the 2017 roadster.. love the exhaust sound.
Had its sibling storm 1700, a crazy twin too, and last but not the least a Thruxton 900 cafe too.
I am really impressed with the smoothness and the exhaust notes of all of ' em

[borderline]

I fell in love with a 2011 roadster, she's amazing. Haven't tried the new one yet.

[triumph_cv]

Love my Rocket Roadster! For a tall guy (I'm 6'2" w/ 34" inseam) it's the best bike out there. Although the GT's certainly are sexy.

[seandonovan]

Just watched your R/GT review and now this one. Great job. Ordered my GT with mid pegs and quick shifter, and picking it up end of Sep. Neighbour and I took the GT and R for a test drive, and we are both around 6’2” and liked the R’s pegs and GT’s bars. Good to see your confirmation on the mid per selection. Cheers

[husseinshafie]

Nice video. Thanks! I have a 2020 R purchased new 3 years ago. I never even considered purchasing the 2300cc for a very simple reason. The old rocket is a gigantic to the point of intimidating me. The new rocket is surprisingly compact given its 2500cc engine. It’s may be just 3/4 of the overall size of the 2300cc rocket.

[philip]

2015 is that old, very high on price here in Norway, maybe i can get a 2005-08 model

[triumphthunderbird]

Had the Roadster, have the Rocket TFC. Both magnificent machines but for me, the new variant is substantially better in every department. But, I still love the old variant. 
Rode through former Eastern Germany with 120 other Rocket riders in July this year at the Rocketdays event. Awesome! Rockets, new and old are awesome!
Cracking video btw!

[stevenbryan]

This is a great video and I really appreciate you going into depth about both generations of this amazing motorcycle. I own a 2009 Rocket 3 Classic and the power is amazing. The brakes are outstanding. You don't see any for sale anywhere in the country, and there's a reason for that.😌👍👍

[dippee]

Where did you get the side mounted number plate assembly from ?
Great review and I pick my Storm R up next week 😊

[shadwox]

Love the roadster i demo ride it a couple years ago and i was amazed by the torque but now that i own a 2020 GT version of the Rocket im glad that i waited before purchase it the new version for me is better like you said its a head turner for sure its a rare motorcycle to see on the road. Great video and hello from Montreal Quebec Canada.

[ShinKibagami]

I got a 2018 Roadster the same black with white strip as yours, bought it in 2018 before triumph show us what the 2020 would be like and back then I was afraid that because of euro 5 regulation they would come out with a smaller bike with smaller engine and that I would lose the chance to own the last real muscle bike!
I'm happy that the new one is as badass as the old one and I am planning to get a GT in 2025-26 hopefully by then they would have unrestrict the engine and increase the power (so that I don't have to do it myself).

[Vn_UK]

2015 Rocket 3 Roadster looks amazing!! the GT looks so dull

[BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

On looks alone it has to be the original for me. I really don't find the face-lift R3 attractive at all.

[safelyanonymous]

I have had my roadster 2014 since April 2015 it has been a great bike. The suspension is sport not suited for distance you can do it but your back will feel it later. Love the new one but I feel I still would rather have the older model less tech and gadgetry appeals to me do not want or need riding modes etc

[jorgerodrigogomezflores]

Would you consider the old Roadster too much bike for a 5’9 190lb male that mostly does city riding? I like the cruiser style of the old model much more than the new design. I currently ride a Harley Vrod and I’m between a Rocket III roadster and a R18 Classic but since I mostly ride in the city, I’d prefer water cooling.

[jasonwilson]

This is a great review. I’m looking at the roadster 😃. Where did you get the LED headlamps from for it, and with the ram air induction did you need to do anything when you upgraded or did the ecu just adjust itself ?. Thanks again for the review 😃😃👏🏻👏🏻