Nice one! All you MCN reviewers are great. I don't have a lot of desire for this beast, but I appreciate that it's around. I demoed it last year - lots of fun.
I have had the TFC variant for 4 years now, love it! Quick shifter is sublime, well worth the investment. Average 46mpg over 20,000 miles. I don't hang about but not heavy on the brakes, so fairly efficient. Sport mode is insane! These new Storm models look great. Masterpiece in motorcycling engineering.
Seriously not lying about that torque. During a demo ride, I was doing maybe 40mph (70kph?) in 6th, going uphill, and the bike just pulls. Its insane how much torque is on hand for this bike. It does look way bigger in pictures than in person, but its still a big bike. Handles surprisingly well for its size
@@norrinradd5501 I'd say a bit more sluggish. Haven't rode the new glide but compared to the challenger it's just barely slower. But the bike is not about that. It's about stupid torque and short insane pulls. She is heavy though.
What an amazing review mate. Totally agree with you, that it looks really intimidating but as soon as u start riding it becomes so easy. I was lucky enough to buy the 1st storm in India and it was just an amazing experience. Would love to see a comparison video of with and without a quick shifter. Thanks have a great day.
Triumph had demo of their new lineup yesterday in my area. They had advertised ahead for weeks that the Rocket3 would be one of the bikes to try. I go there, just to be told that they had sold it off and did not have any other to demo. They even tried to sell me a Speed Triple I wasn`t even allowed to demo.
I have a 2023 Rocket-R model, and the crowd that this Bike Attracts during Bike Nights it makes Every Harley-Davidson in the crowd disappear. I love to park it, and have people look at it. And I did have to buy the Quick-Shifter, and the heated grips on my R model
@@norrinradd5501 though we were on about the looks? And yes the rocket handles better than the Harley and R18 there totally different bikes, the Rocket is more of a muscle bike than a cruiser.
I love the bike for its size that gives it a real presence no car driver can ignore . Shaft drive brilliant,fwd controls a terrible idea. I like the R with the high screen and I’ve never had a bike with a quick shifter so I wouldn’t miss it.
The forward controls are for true Cruiser brothers. When we're out for a ride we want it to be comfortable. Like you're stretched out in your La-Z-Boy only with the road in front of you instead of the tele. 😂
Ludicrous. But probably my fave cruiser - and the ridiculous engine size makes it all the better. And that GT should imo be stretched into a better genuine tourer - separate it more from the R with a bigger tank, real luggage (and pillion) options and it would surely be a much better long distance bikes than any of those R18 tour variants.
I have a 2020 Rocket 3 and the bike is out of service every summer when the conditions are good to ride it. I currently have about 12 thousand miles on the bike and should have much more, but it is always out of service. Rear Brakes stops working about every 1500 miles. Engine blew at 4500 miles Now it just shuts off and gives me a TCS error and the only available slot for it to get looked at is Aug 20!!! I really feel like Triumph Motorcycleles owes me something for the years of issues I have been having and all of the riding time that has been stripped from me for buying this product, which I am still paying for and not able to enjoy!!
Sounds like Triumph. Every once in a while, there's a bad one that comes off the line, regardless of the model. Sorry to hear, and YES you should get compensated!!!
Obviously not much has changed since my Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 from 2006: Lots of displacement in a low number of cylinders and shaft-drive do not combine to be a quick shifting ride. With experience you can still shift without clutch but I would not recommend this as the standard-gearchange ...
It would b cool if the triple was made to look like a traditional v twin with another cylinder on the middle. It would also be cool if there was a smaller cruiser with a triple engine.
23k and a gearbox that misses gears sometimes?? Pfft why is this still acceptable in motorcycle industry in. G 2024. Imagine buying a new car and salesman says this car is great but the gearbox is clunky and misses a gear every now and then lol. Good review tho
@@paulhope3401 triumph shows 180hp at crankshaft on dyno it is 149-150, after flash 180 to the wheel, on crankshaft 210~ 😉 but free flow air filter required and decat 😉
100... in my opinion the sexiest thing about the bike is its COOL AF PIPES!!! WTH you wanna go and black them out then so you can't see them??? Its not like they were gaudy chrome...
One of the best 2024 Rocket reviews. Thanks! Incredible bike, and next summer's ride! FYI, Moore Mafia Racing in the US just snagged a 22 R and will be fiddling with the map. We'll see just how much has been left on the table: ruclips.net/video/ekjz5NRrXgA/видео.htmlsi=hlq-HEnLztcbpE87
Too much money. Too quiet. Too smooth. Cruisers need to be a bit lumpy. Nice bike but not for me. I had the 1700cc Thunderbird. More soul. Sounded good.
What's the point??? You just spent some serious money for 190hp and a boatload of torque. You damn well want to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible😂 It NEEDS a quickshifter!
I have a 24 R18 and a 25 Rocket R. How is the R18 a Rocket rival (other than which one im going to ride to work this morning) Its a completely different motorcycle lol.
Bro, come off it. I can see your little feet scraping when you're barely leaned over. No way in hell this is as capable in twisties as naked let alone sports bikes.
@@terryyates5131 I can see his feet scraping barely leaned over. You don't need to ride a bike to be able to see it doesn't have the ground clearance to corner.
Nice one! All you MCN reviewers are great. I don't have a lot of desire for this beast, but I appreciate that it's around. I demoed it last year - lots of fun.
I have had the TFC variant for 4 years now, love it! Quick shifter is sublime, well worth the investment. Average 46mpg over 20,000 miles. I don't hang about but not heavy on the brakes, so fairly efficient. Sport mode is insane! These new Storm models look great.
Masterpiece in motorcycling engineering.
Seriously not lying about that torque. During a demo ride, I was doing maybe 40mph (70kph?) in 6th, going uphill, and the bike just pulls. Its insane how much torque is on hand for this bike. It does look way bigger in pictures than in person, but its still a big bike. Handles surprisingly well for its size
How does its handling compare to b standard cruisers like Harleys and Indians??
@@norrinradd5501 I'd say a bit more sluggish. Haven't rode the new glide but compared to the challenger it's just barely slower. But the bike is not about that. It's about stupid torque and short insane pulls. She is heavy though.
This thing is insane. That torque is nuts. Good review, good honest dude 👍
This bike looks huge online but I was surprised how compact it is live in-person.
It's dense.
Rocket 3 came out in 1968. this bike is the beast among beasts.
...GREAT BIKE...GOOD TO SEE TRIUMPH LEADING THE WORLD IN MOTORCYCLES LIKE IT USED TO DO...LOVE TO HAVE ONE ....!!
absolutely correct when you say; 'there's nothing wrong with the old bike'
Great reviewer! He surely was someone important in the British government in his previous life)
What an amazing review mate.
Totally agree with you, that it looks really intimidating but as soon as u start riding it becomes so easy.
I was lucky enough to buy the 1st storm in India and it was just an amazing experience.
Would love to see a comparison video of with and without a quick shifter.
Thanks have a great day.
Dan does an excellent job here!
Triumph had demo of their new lineup yesterday in my area. They had advertised ahead for weeks that the Rocket3 would be one of the bikes to try. I go there, just to be told that they had sold it off and did not have any other to demo. They even tried to sell me a Speed Triple I wasn`t even allowed to demo.
I have a 22 plate gt version with the quickshifter. Love the bike brings a smile to my face whenever I ride. Easy to handle and im only 5'7.
I have a 2023 Rocket-R model, and the crowd that this Bike Attracts during Bike Nights it makes Every Harley-Davidson in the crowd disappear. I love to park it, and have people look at it. And I did have to buy the Quick-Shifter, and the heated grips on my R model
Ive had one and yes when new people came round for a look and they still do not so much but they do on my Fatboy and my BMW R18 too
@royz6872 hope did the Rocket's handling compare to your Fat Boy and R18??
Don’t hold your breath. I think Harley is in the process of disappearing permanently
@@norrinradd5501 though we were on about the looks? And yes the rocket handles better than the Harley and R18 there totally different bikes, the Rocket is more of a muscle bike than a cruiser.
@@royz6872 Considering getting one. Thanks for the info.
IMO, it would look a lot better with a single 8-inch headlight and a pair of spots.
That would be heresy! Triumph created an icon with the Speed's bug eyes, and it works sooo well on the Rocket. It looks like nothing else.
A) £23,000 used to be to buy a house and B) Quickshifter when you have that much torque? Nah.
How about you test that quickshifter first? And regarding the price, ppl pay more for a dumbass painting or a bottle of wine.
Yeah cruisers don't want no stinking quick shifter... We know how to blip!! 😂
I love the bike for its size that gives it a real presence no car driver can ignore . Shaft drive brilliant,fwd controls a terrible idea. I like the R with the high screen and I’ve never had a bike with a quick shifter so I wouldn’t miss it.
The forward controls are for true Cruiser brothers. When we're out for a ride we want it to be comfortable. Like you're stretched out in your La-Z-Boy only with the road in front of you instead of the tele. 😂
Great vid , thank you.. My question is, if you drop it, can you pick it up on your own ?
Only if your first name is "Thor"
I think I might struggle!
You can if you don't skip leg day.
@@eggnog52😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ludicrous. But probably my fave cruiser - and the ridiculous engine size makes it all the better. And that GT should imo be stretched into a better genuine tourer - separate it more from the R with a bigger tank, real luggage (and pillion) options and it would surely be a much better long distance bikes than any of those R18 tour variants.
You can buy luggage from Corbin that uses the same factory paint schemes. Looks real dope.
I have a 2020 Rocket 3 and the bike is out of service every summer when the conditions are good to ride it. I currently have about 12 thousand miles on the bike and should have much more, but it is always out of service.
Rear Brakes stops working about every 1500 miles.
Engine blew at 4500 miles
Now it just shuts off and gives me a TCS error and the only available slot for it to get looked at is Aug 20!!! I
really feel like Triumph Motorcycleles owes me something for the years of issues I have been having and all of the riding time that has been stripped from me for buying this product, which I am still paying for and not able to enjoy!!
Is that common with the Rocket 3 or did they sell you a lemon?? 😮
What the heck is "out of service"? Is that meant to read "out for service"?
Sounds like Triumph. Every once in a while, there's a bad one that comes off the line, regardless of the model. Sorry to hear, and YES you should get compensated!!!
I wish someone can surprise me with this bike 😍
Not a cruiser type, but keen to give this a go.
Excellent review, many thanks!
Obviously not much has changed since my Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 from 2006: Lots of displacement in a low number of cylinders and shaft-drive do not combine to be a quick shifting ride. With experience you can still shift without clutch but I would not recommend this as the standard-gearchange ...
It would b cool if the triple was made to look like a traditional v twin with another cylinder on the middle.
It would also be cool if there was a smaller cruiser with a triple engine.
Really good overview, thank you Dan. Not my kind of bike at all but interesting to see.
They look so much better with a lighter colour and the grey exhausts
A deposit on the house in the UK?? Man I should consider moving there.
Thats like 3 800cc engine in one!
Save your money and re map your slightly older Rocket 3 with tune ecu
Spot on. Can't believe they have the cheek to call a re mapped bike that looks like it has been rattle canned flat black "all new"
Moore Mafia Racing is doing JUST that right now: ruclips.net/video/ekjz5NRrXgA/видео.htmlsi=hlq-HEnLztcbpE87
Nice review of a great looking bike. Just a bit too heavy for me. 😊
As for faults, I'd say the lack of a reverse gear is one. Just my opinion, of course.
hallo !!
hallo from Greece !!
Sure the controls aren't back-lit? Coz they are on mine, last years model, so why would they not have them on this years?
Mine are back lit too
Lovely bike but I wouldn’t want to push bk on it don’t think It’s got reverse 😂 Heavy bike
I’m not thinking about sustainability or life after petrol.
23k and a gearbox that misses gears sometimes?? Pfft why is this still acceptable in motorcycle industry in. G 2024. Imagine buying a new car and salesman says this car is great but the gearbox is clunky and misses a gear every now and then lol. Good review tho
These bikes are so heavily restricted from the factory after tune they are beasts :)
😂 I think standard power would be more than quick enough for me.
What sort of power figures are the tuned ones putting out?
@@paulhope3401 triumph shows 180hp at crankshaft on dyno it is 149-150, after flash 180 to the wheel, on crankshaft 210~ 😉 but free flow air filter required and decat 😉
@@Dzinbhudist That would make it a total beast indeed...
Can I have one in pink?
Nice bikes but unfortunately no much nice colors..dark colors not good to see the bike details 😕
100... in my opinion the sexiest thing about the bike is its COOL AF PIPES!!! WTH you wanna go and black them out then so you can't see them???
Its not like they were gaudy chrome...
One of the best 2024 Rocket reviews. Thanks! Incredible bike, and next summer's ride! FYI, Moore Mafia Racing in the US just snagged a 22 R and will be fiddling with the map. We'll see just how much has been left on the table: ruclips.net/video/ekjz5NRrXgA/видео.htmlsi=hlq-HEnLztcbpE87
Why oh why such a small fuel tank!!!
This or a Grom? 🤔
Depends on whether you need to compensate for something else... 😉
@@paulhope3401 🤔
The Rocket engine in a Grom.
@@joeblow5037 😄
This bike has more engine displacement than my car
Great video. Very informative
Next we need 3000cc
At times the video is out of focus, strange just at times😮
"Ginormous" is not a word. It's a fad word and a bad fad word at that. HOWEVER I love your review and it has good information.
Ginormous is an adjective. A word made up from two words. ‘Earliest Known Usage: 1942’ Not actually a fad is it ?
It's in the Oxford english, so It's good enough for me old chap. Perhaps yours is a pre-war copy
Too much money. Too quiet. Too smooth. Cruisers need to be a bit lumpy. Nice bike but not for me. I had the 1700cc Thunderbird. More soul. Sounded good.
I have one and It’s not that fast my friend has road glide 131ci made for all American cicles and smoke me every time we run for few bikes
Until now, all new models were better than older. From now on, the new models will be worse.
You'll eat your words. You think the industry is sitting on its hands?! Hell no.
If chickens could speak, this is precisely what their voice would resemble.
A quick shifter ? Really ? 😂 what’s the point ? It’s not a sports bike !!! 160 miles on a tank ? 😂
What's the point??? You just spent some serious money for 190hp and a boatload of torque. You damn well want to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible😂
It NEEDS a quickshifter!
Would be fun to have for a weekend but ownership doesn’t make sense.
I have a 24 R18 and a 25 Rocket R. How is the R18 a Rocket rival (other than which one im going to ride to work this morning) Its a completely different motorcycle lol.
Bro, come off it. I can see your little feet scraping when you're barely leaned over. No way in hell this is as capable in twisties as naked let alone sports bikes.
Came here to say this. If you lean anymore i think you'll get face planted by your own knee!!
With a capable rider on the Rocket, I think it would surprise a few people on a backroad. For such a big bike, it's surprisingly flickable.
Clearly , you have not ridden one?....do so, and you will be surprised
@@terryyates5131 I can see his feet scraping barely leaned over. You don't need to ride a bike to be able to see it doesn't have the ground clearance to corner.
That's because you're watching him lean on the GT. The R is a very capable scratcher
Great bike ❤
I don't know about rhis bike..its kinda good in the way a hybusa is good. Bit yeah its all about credit control.