2021 Triumph Rocket 3 GT - Living with a beast!

The 2021Triumph Rocket 3 is the largest capacity production motorcycle in the world. It's mad. Who in their right mind would make a 2.5 litre triple and shove it in a roadster? Well, Triumph did, and whilst it's easy to not look past the headline figures, I wanted to see what the Rocket 3 was like to live with on a day to day basis. So in this quick review, I do just that without trawling through all the specs and minute details.

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[giantslug]

Been living with mine for going on 5 months now. It's been enjoyable. Speed and insane pull when you want it, comfortable cruising otherwise.

[triumphthunderbird]

I pulled the trigger on the TFC variant. Waited a year for it to arrive and I am absolutely delighted with it. A masterpiece of motorcycle engineering.

[billslim]

This is the perfect review. All the answers in just the right amount of time. Thanks from Texas!

[daydayrider]

I have the 2020 rocket 3. I've had it for 4 months now. Going from the 2018 rocket 3 to the new one is just a brand new experience. I love it! Soon I'm gonna post a vid on it. Nice review btw. Stay safe brotha!

[MrBlompod]

I own a 2021 R3-R and it would be one of if not the best bike I've ever owned. And I've owned about 40 top of the line motorcycles in the past 30 years. It's handling and power is just sublime. It's the same weight and lighter than motorcycles with considerably smaller engines eg. Harley Davidson, Honda Gold Wing etc. etc. So for what it is it's not a heavy bike at all, It is truly a feat of engineering.

[SquareWaveSymphonies]

My driving teacher rode a Rocket. One time he picked me up from our house to go on a day trip and I'm pretty sure I could hear his bike from a kilometer away. XD

[marcusgeorge]

Awesome review and I appreciate your honest thoughts! 👍😎🇦🇺

[Gazza]

I’d love one in my garage for cruising on sunny Sunday’s for sure, the GT not the Sport although perhaps a Diavel-X would have to be in the mix too; nice choice to have👍🤔👌

[Heavywall]

I feel so validated that I’m not the only person that doesn’t care for keyless ignition.
It’s just such a frivolous feature.

[roadrunner]

Thanks for the update. You answered some of the questions I had about the new rocket 3. Mainly that rear fender I hate the way it looks. I ride in all-weather so I wondered if I'd be cleaning road grime from my back after rain or hitting puddle. My 2005 rocket 3 weighs around 800lbs, my Triumph Thunderbird around 750lbs. I consider the new rocket 3 a lightweight. It's only about a hundred and forty pounds heavier than a 750 Honda Magna.

[mehaboobhussain]

World's number 1 bike
Much better and superior to harley

[utt]

Great video, with good info. Your comment about the dirt flying up, was interesting, it wasn't something I would have thought would have been that bad, but there it is.Oh yes and great Essex countryside as well.

[alexwilhelmi]

My thoughts? BADASS
I want one. Great video, thank you

[bradleybaker]

Nice review. Fair and balanced.
The Rocket 3 is a marvel of engineering. I will resist the urge to bore most of you with that here. Fit and finsh is excellent. This bike is not for everyone. This is not a beginners bike. If you cannot modulate the throttle, do not get on it. The motor is the centerpiece of this bike. Make no mistake, the Rocket hauls ass and has so much torque you can ride it in the wrong gear, not that you want to. It is surprisingly nimble for a big cruiser but is also easy to ride, if that makes sense. That is a result of the weight distribution, quality components and the effort put into the rake and trail and set back spindel of the front wheel that results in stability at speed and excellent cornering capability. A spirited ride is a blast on the Rocket but I find it easy to live with on a day to day basis.
I have had my R3GT triple black for 6 months now and ride it most days. I ride it whan I have nowhere to go. What you dont see is the shit eating grin behind my tinted visor. It is a fun bike to ride. We have gotten to know each other fairly well and she loves to be pushed. Seems like it always wants more. Maybe that is me? I ride it in Sport mode unless it is pouring rain. It is not a dedicated sport bike and it is not trying to be. It is a muscular, classy and sophisticated cruiser capable of pulling your arms out of their sockets. That said, I have riden more than a minute and had many bikes. I understood what I was getting into and I am very happy with it.
Something that many non owners do not realize is that the bars, seats and position of the foot controls make a huge difference on this bike. The good news is they are interchangable between the GT and the R models and you can mix and match them to suit your preference and rding style. It is not uncommon for GT owners to swap out the forward controls for the mid controls that come standard on the R. Also, some R owners will get a GT seat for enhanced comfort on longer rides. Swapping the seats takes 30 seconds. I personally like the forward controls but the swept back bars on the GT made the decision for me.
If you are an experienced rider and get the chance to swing a leg over a Rocket, do it.

[stuartmoore]

Lovely to see some of those roads again, can't wait to head out that way again soon!

[robertdenton]

Great vid, I admire the bike and anyone who could live with it

[karlosh]

Good review. It's an awesome bike. I test rode the GT cruiser pegged version, that meant I did a kind of unintentional Rossi leg dangle trying to find the pegs (not used to them).
At very low speeds, round mini roundabouts you are aware of it's weight (and I was a bit wobbly). Once it's moving it is really quite easy. Yes if I had a big enough garage and enough spare cash I'd have one as say a third or fourth bike, but I haven't, so occasional test rides only when I can pretend I'm Judge Dredd or Batman (since I reckon it is the bike they'd ride ! )

[stevenhill]

I looked at these at the 2019 Excel show, being a small bloke i looked a bit daft just standing next to it, never mind sitting on it! Do like it a lot though.

[josephramieri]

Luckily, I have an X Diavel S and an R3. I love them both and each has its own character, . There is nothing like the visceral feeling of the X which, by the way, accelerates faster than the R3 but for the highway, the R3 is magic to me.

[tinks]

Certainly is a beast! Well composed as always Tony, hope you’re well.