2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT | FIRST RIDE REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Finally got my ass on a Triumph! So I thought I may as well start at the top. I've got this pure masterpiece Rocket 3 GT for a couple of weeks, and I have to say, I've already fallen in love!
Give it a look, folks, and let me know what you think in the comments below.
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That’s a stonkin’ ride mate! What a beautiful machine, and the design of the rear pegs are utterly brilliant. Triumph nailed it on this one. I’ve admired the Rocket since it’s initial launch, but your vid made me WANT ONE!
If u buy one you will love it, just sayin!
The pinch-weld free tank is a major contribution to the bike’s sculptured appearance; bravo Triumph!
I have over 27,000 km on my GT now and I still get the goofy smile when I open up the throttle!
Do you ever carry a pillion? If so what's the verdict, comfortable for how long?
Now that is how you do a motorcycle review. I could feel the passion you have for the Rocket 3. It looks and sounds like a absolute beast. I really enjoyed the video thanks
Laughed my arse off through this episode. Nice one. Knew you’d love the Rocket 3. I still giggle every time I crack the throttle open. Hope the weather gets better for you.
I have been on many different bikes. From Bmw S1000RR, GS1250, H2, various other amazing motorbikes but nothing comes close to this! The rocket really ripped my socks off. The stability, the looks, ride position, features, the brut brut power on that massive wide back tyre. My oh my!!! This is the king of kings!!! Yes some super bikes will be quicker but nothing, nothing comes close to this beast. This bike will cause families to split up. Go try it for yourself and prove me wrong. Truimph GT 2.5 Rocket is fu!#ing amazing. The KING OF KINGS. Everything on this beast is fantastic. I love love love this masterpiece.
Great comment Martin and yes, I agree. What an amazing machine!
This bike is on my "Must Try" list. Looks amazing and from what everyone who rides it says, it's great to ride too.
A lot of people will try, but not many will buy.The weight will soon become tiresome, I do love the looks tho.
Why would you buy that R18 thing over this? Much more power, better handling, brakes, comfort, presence, usability, tech, pillion provision. Nice review
Such an awesome bike isnt, I absolutely love it
Hi Richy, great "First" review mate, but I totally agree with you. I saw the bike in the bike press pictures and thought it was beautiful. Went to the bike show to try one for size, and had to fight to get on it.
I put my deposit down in January for the first of march, but I didn't actually get it till the 27th of May. I went for the silver grey GT, just coming up to 4000 miles and I still can't stop smiling, I don't think that torque will ever get old, and the burble on overrun is fantastic.
Ride safe mate and I'm looking forward to more of the same.
Oh wow lucky man. Yeah, what an absolutely beautiful bike!
Totally agree its a fantastic bike
I've had a few Triumphs Richy,in fact I have a Scrambler 1200 garaged with my Ninja 1000 and the Scrambler is the same what I like is the fact that Triumph are making bikes people want to buy and have come on in leaps and bounds in my opinion
There I was trying to find an excuse to order one of these. Still not sure whether the R or the GT is the right one for me but, thank you, I now have to only choose between these two.
Perfect review.
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Glad you liked it. My absolute favourite bike of 2020, no doubt. Absolutely beautiful.
the advanced indicator option means you can do a quick press of button and it only does 3 flashes . longer press of button for normal , both self cancel after set times
Cheers Andy
Why did I fell in love with this bike? I ride Triumph since 15 years and this blew my mind when I first saw it. I'm not 20 anymore, a cruiser may fit better ;)
Superbikes were always in my blood. Nothing could change that. Then along came the Rocket 3 GT and stole my heart. Like you said we are not youngsters anymore. Same thrill but with much more style and power. Who needs 300+ anyway...? With a passenger on the loooong road is much better on a Rocket GT.
Great bike, I love mine. I did put the mid controls on, I think it's much more comfortable and handles better with the mid controls. It's pretty good in the corners too, I almost have worn down my lean angle indicators.
Wow! Top man
Nice one Richy - and I must have watched at least 10 R3 reviews. Yours is a fresh approach.
Thanks!
I don't like cruisers as a rule, but the raised back seat, the over all look of this sheer beautiful machine has caught my eye, it is a fantastic all round machine.
I want one.
Me too, buddy! It’s amazing
Had a gt since early july and absolutely love it take a test ride and you,ll see what i mean 👍
@@rogercollins9298 Thanks for the advice, I will, I am use to sport tourers, so my only concern, will I be able to adapt on the test drive to a giant cruiser, let's see 👍😁
I've found the fuel gauge ok on my Tiger Sport, had the same issue when I first had it. If you let the tank go down to almost empty then fill up after a couple of times it will behave as normal. In my experience anyway ... great video.
And he runs up and smashes the ball into the net. Whoops - it’s not a soccer channel, it’s a bike channel!! Richy you nailed it. This big and I mean BIG brother of the Speedmaster is some bike and you’re the only reviewer who’s expressed the absolute joy and thrill of it. It’s just a fab bike. I’ve got a whole “team” out doing paper rounds so I can buy one. Never mind whether the kids can eat - get them out to work too!! You’ll be needing a bigger garage and I’ve got planning permission underway for an indoor footy pitch just to house this beauty. It’s a toy but my god what a toy - thanks so much for the best ever review! Yours aye, Alan
Auto advanced indicatord mean the flash for 3 flashes short press,long press they stay on for 65 meters/8 seconds before auto cancelling, auto just does it for 8/65 regardless
Love your enthusiasm for this bike. Great to see you on a British brand ! I'm looking forward to more Rocket and indeed Triumph video, , please 😃
I've loved these from launch. Sadly 20k+ is out of my league but a little wait and I wonder what a 3 year old on will be worth? Looking forward to this review series. Two up would be interesting. Stay safe mate. Oh my trophy feels heavier than that rocket and those rear pegs are a masterpiece. I bet ducati are thinking... why didn't we think of that
Keith, it’s a great bike. It will sell well. (Sometimes to the PCP crowd who can’t really afford them) You are in the right place, save up, because in a few years they will fall in price and you’ll be able to get a great value purchase. I’m sure it will give you years of fun.
The fuel gauge deal is just a Triumph thing, they all do it! Oh and auto advanced indicators gives you the quick flick 3 flash option.
Thank you 👍
I think it's for lane changes...?
Yep, proper handy on the M-way and coming off islands.
You took that on some silly roads, should’ve been out on the open twisties 👍😂
I testrode both the R and GT, the later hurt my lower back after about an hour, on the R however, I can ride forever. Ended up buying an R. Also sold my 2021 R1 for the room and funds, which I loved. But too close to go to prison each time I rode it. Also, your ass hurts after half an hour. Very happy with the swap!
Own one here in Canada. It is awesome. Mine is the R. I own 3 bikes. Harley ultra limited and a Yamaha xsr 900. Everyone looks and asks about it. Great review.
I share your enthusiastic appreciation for this bike
live in Texas, and I just bought a used 2021 GT with 2000 miles on it, in ice grey three tone.
The original owner put a werx exhaust on it.
I was going to test ride a Tiger 900 after test riding the Rocket.
I fell in lust as soon as I cranked it up. After the test ride, I completely forgot about the Tiger.
The torque on this bike is so brutal, it makes you behave…..for a little bit
I absolutely LOVE this bike
No buyers remorse, or wondering what another bike would be like
Love your vids
Oh love this comment. Man, WHAT a bike!
I used to park beside one when I rode to work in downtown Toronto, a brit owned it...he called it his getting around town bike!
I had a v max 1200, really comfy. Seat reminds me of one. Can't imagine more than twice that torque though.
I bought a Harley Roadking a few months ago and the more I see this the more I wish I would have considered the rocket 3
20:20 "I've got one of the biggest bikes in the world to test, I better take it down a lane with grass growing in the middle of it".
Brave Richy, I'll give you that!
Haha you know me! Haha
Really cool that it is as fine on back roads as main roads. A lot of the finest scenery is in the back roads. Torque is addictive eh? Great review.
I have a 2005 Rocket III , added an after market exhaust and a power commander.
Power commander set for fuel economy and getting 37 mpg on my rocket. Love the bike
Leather jacket and jeans in October you must be crazy man lol. Love the way you had her spinning up brilliant!
The sound of that engine is lovely
Bought the 3R and have never looked back... It is an amazing bike - just need to ride one to join the club.
Hi! How's the heat from the engine? I am from the Philippines and our weather is so hot. Will the engine heat fry my balls?
I'm not a cruiser guy, but it does float my boat.
I'd love to see a production bike race series with the whole field on gen #2 Rockets :)
I think the Advance indicator option allows you to use self cancelation after 2 or 3 blinks activated with a quick touch of the directional indicator or a manual cancelation holding the indicator for a longer duration.
Had a Diavel a few years ago and its faster than the GT, But dang that torque is like a drug on that GT. I found myself doing the same cursing in several languages as that torque kicked in , in a good way of course.
How is Diavel faster? The rocket had world's fastest 0-60. Are you referring to quarter mile times? Something else? Any vids?
I had a feeling you quite liked it 😁. Great video. Loved your enthusiasm.
As regards the 3rd turn signal function: I had an 08 Victory Vision Street, that when signaling a lane change one need only push and hold the lever for a minimum of 3 flashes and then would cancel automatically when you released the signal lever. If you mistakenly released the lever at anything less than three blinks you would have to take that extra step to cancel. Unless the lean angle was sufficient that the signals would self cancel. I really liked that feature as it was very handy on long Interstate (or motorways on your side of the pond) trips. Unfortunately have yet to find that feature on another motorcycle.
The sound of the triple 😍😍.
I guessed you'd be having a Rocket, you obviously enjoyed it. John P
Beautiful bike. Never seen it green laneing though! You have demonstrated its versatility Rich 👌😉
When you where looking for somewhere to pull up to show us something I knew it was gonna be the rear pegs 😂 they are fantastic!
Haha brilliant! LOVE this bike! 🤩
Nowt wrong in going out in textile waterproofs on any bike, I do it on my BMW S1000RR
No I know. Was only for the image of the initial film 👍
Stunning machine! Triumph do such an amazing job with their range of bikes
Agreed.
Went on factory tour in November, saw one in the cafe 😱 wow! Sat on it , and knew I had to have one. Road tested the R, absolutely awesome machine. Ordered the 221 GT. The riding position is more in keeping with what I'm used to, after 20yrs!! on a Road King
Crackin first ride.... Errrrr, third ride review! Haha Love it Richy, sic bike, I need to ride one now👍🏻
Don't know how many followers you have but i'd give a pound just to hear you running it for a year, and doing my local racetrack flat-out, you know, Douglas back to Douglas!!!
Oh man! I would LOVE to have this beast for a year!
What a difference a week makes, supercub last week and now the beast!!👍🤣👌
Teapotone was thinking Richy would turn up on the African twin It would have done his head in if he had rocked up on this bike
Biggest bike I've had is the 1600 triumph thunderbird. Great bike the rocket loved the vlog to pal looked liked you loved it too.. 👊👊👊
There something else aren't they. My VMAX was awesome but these are spine tingling lol. I couldn't stop laughing when I rode it. Your vid just brought it all back.
It’s weird how something so awesome just makes you laugh, isn’t it?! I guess it’s a nervous reaction. 👍
@@RichyVida haha yes, including the swearing. I took my future son in-law out on the vmax and kept seeing his feet fly past my head so God know what it be like as a pillion on one of these.
An update on my earlier comment. I now have almost 50,000 miles on my 2020 GT and still I love hopping on it every time. I bought a Harley CVO as a second bike and after a few months I sold it. Every time I choose which bike to ride it was always the Rocket, so there was no sense in keeping the Harley. And the Rocket certainly will lift the front wheel, lol.
Wow that’s awesome, Jim! Lucky boy!
That machine is extremely beautiful man! I am jealous.
First, and maybe only thing I would want to change on it if I had one, is the exhaust. 2500cc should not sound like a sewing machine. Anyways, very beautiful wherever you are riding. The total opposite of where I ride in the California desert. It was 113 degrees today.
You need to bring that bike to the expressways of Chicago, you need a dirt bike for those roads. That bike deserves 4 lane concrete highways my friend
Fabulous real world review Mr V. Excellent. First time I have seen you so out of breath and stoked on a review. Cannot wait for next chapter. 😎
Cheers Bob
Had a rocket for 2 years, loved it but the weight ground me down eventually to the point where I had to get rid. 2020 Superduke R and loving biking again
What was the issue with the weight?
@@threethrushes it weighs about 3 tonne , diavel 1260s any day of the week
The new Rocket is 40Kgs lighter than the old one. I had the old Rocket for 7 years and the weight was an issue for me. I bought the TFC and believe me the weight has just disappeared on the new one
You have a nice presentation style with funny awesome commentary. The bike is a piece of art of course
Great, real world review. Beautiful roads you have there. I'm in Cornwall and really struggle on my Vmax sometimes. GT would just be too big.
This is Derbyshire, the roads are not as good as this review would suggest, in fact they are positively bone shaking on the wrong bike, ie, Harley 48 1200, which I have.
How excited are you,that’s some machine.good video.slaynt vie Richy 👍🇮🇲Manxman
I'm now 51. The last bike i rode was a classic 350lc which i loved. I want one of these!!!
Me too!
I wish I could wheelie it! 😅
It spins the back tyre, although I’m sure Kevin Carmichael will manage it
Cracking review as always mate 🤘
I thought if anyone had, it’d be you! Thank you, pal. I owe ya one! (Or ten ;-) )
wowza 🌠 I don't think there's words mega enough for this 💫💛🙌
Some of those roads made me think I was watching million $ Bogan...LOL.. Great review.. just found you today... and subscribed.... I’m looking hard at this bike....been a HD guy forever but this bike has my eye...Thanks for the review
Hey Richy, I’ve watched this video many times loved it..
Just wanted to know what’s the camera you use on the windscreen…
Hero 9 black 👍
the pegs on the rocket 3R needs to be raised about another 1 inch or so, so that it's no scraping the cement when riding on twisty roads...
What the bloody hell Mr V. It's the equivalent of the star trek enterprise. Remember your own words be bloody CAREFUL lol. Love that bike I would not be able to take it off the stand lol
Great video Rich 👍🏻👏🏻 the Bike looks awesome 👏🏻 👍🏻 👏🏻🏍💨
All I can say is watch it on those greasy roads, what a monster, lol. If you want a bike for towing a caravan this is probably it !
I've just told my builder to make my garage at least 100feet long and 50feet wide to fit the Rocket 3...Cheers Richy 👍
@RichyVida
Auto Basic - The self-cancelling function is on. The direction indicators will activate for eight seconds and an additional 65 metres.
Auto Advanced - The self-cancelling function is on. A short press activates the direction indicators for three flashes. A longer press activates the direction indicators for eight seconds and an additional 65 metres.
Manual - The self-cancelling function is off. The direction indicators must be manually cancelled using the direction indicator switch.
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Top review...And thats exactly how l described this bike...A masterpiece...a masterclass of motorcycle manufacturing.
I have the rocket roadster and this is something else!!
Like l said top review. Subscribed!
Is it quite quiet? I’ve only seen a few out on the road and generally surprised I can’t hear them coming. It is an unbelievably stunning looking bike!
I think “refined” over quiet. Understated, gentle.
Take it on the motorway, any gear, whack open the throttle and marvel as your feet pass your ears. Then, try and understand what just happened to your spine. The only thing wider than the rear tyre will be your grin!
Haha brilliant!
I love my 21 GT, after a Boss Hoss 5.7L I thought I couldn't get the same acceleration - I was wrong! In Sport mode it hauls like a demon! And it goes round corners. I love everything about it and I'll never sell it - it goes in the will. The torque is a big number until you ride it. And it's not that big and heavy very low weight - easy to manoeuvre - check out the green lane footage. Rain mode meant a Welsh tour was no issue - never squirrelly. And doesn't it look good?
It’s beautiful!
Wow, just wow.
I managed to pick up one of the two black r versions that hit (NI). Love it. Its a torque fest ! Fastest bike I’ve ridden 0-60.
That's not the bike I'd guessed you were getting.
I've always wanted to have a go on a Rocket 3 since I first saw one. It must be a rush, all the torque.
Those rear foot pegs reminded me of the rear footpegs on my old Honda CBR400RR NC29 Gullarm. Those rear pegs folded away up behind the fairing when not in use 👌.
Anyway, the Rocket 3 is one for my stable when I win the lottery 👍
A proper BIG bike! ❤️ Road ripping power!
Eye-watering, mate !
Yes, the new Rocket has the looks.
But not the build quality
Just ran across your vids. You, Sir, are a CHARACTER! LOVE IT! Birds of a feather.... New Subscriber from San Marcos, Texas 🇺🇸
Welcome, Brother! Thanks very much! Hey, if you’re new, check out my USA series! 🙌
Lol 😂 it’s definitely one of my favourite bikes to ride 😎☝️🇬🇧😎🏍🇬🇧 and my claim to fame for that bike is I am the first man on the planet 🌍 to get 3 points on my license from that bike so it’s definitely a love hate relationship lol 😂
That has to be your best intro to date. Awesome as always
Thank you!
Nice video sir. I'm really close to pull the trigger on one. It would be the r though. I like the red one better. 👍👍 mate
Lucky man!
Been hoping you'd be doing a review on the Rocket3 since I first saw it a pre-release, press & customers event at Triumph York about a year ago.
Full production model, and yes, I noticed the pillion pegs.
As a newbie at the time with a VFR as a 1st bike, it blew my mind 🤯🤯 A bike with a bigger engine than 90% of UK cars on the road?! WATF!
Cracking review
Glad you enjoyed mate! Thanks for having the little sticker beside your name, too 👍
@@RichyVida no worries dude, the amount of your vids I've watched for free... 😜🤙🏻
That utterly is a beast since I first saw it. Safe rides always, mate.🖒
What a nice machine as are all triumpths, just watching it again, all triumphs I’ve had don’t register the fuel level straight away after filling up no probs there though enjoy rich 👌🏍
AWSOME!!! I bought a vfr because of you, now I want one of these! Maybe in a decade!!
Me too!
@11:30 - and, to really bring it into perspective, it's a triple, so EACH cylinder is bigger than your VFR's total capacity..
🙌🙌🙌
Best review vid you’ve done so far Rich. Awesome work. Thanks👍
Ps. Those gloves look decent. What are they?
Love this! I could see myself buying one. But, pray, why do they see the need to put a 2500cc badge on the top of the engine? Just to appeal to the “whad’ll it do Mista?” onlookers ?
Who needs their approval ?
Great pics too😎🇨🇦 great vid
Great review, loved the passion you have,and what a machine. Everyone though, moans about the fuel gauge taking a few minutes to register, I don't have an issue with that because I know its full, because I just filled it.lol.
Dont mind a bit of swearing 🤷🏼♂️
Looking forward to more of this, that bike looks 😙👌
I test rode one of these this week. A 2022 GT. The pull is insane! 0 to 60 in - how did I get to 90? I'm only in 3rd gear!!
Enjoyed watching that Richy. Don't know if you collected the bike from the factory at Hinckley but if you go upstairs in the visitor experience they have the early test mules for this bike. It actually had the Tiger 1200 engine in the Rocket frame. Anyway there is loads there to look at if you are a Rocket fan. (Alternatively there is a vid on my channel about 8 months ago showing it)
Looks an awesome machine but think I would choose the other model with the pegs in the more conventional place. Cheers. Richard.
I didn’t, but I hope to get chance for a loom round. I really love the forward controls!
What a stunning bike 👍
Giggle cam says she's made a note of the double white line maneuver, naughty naughty
Hahaha touché!
Thought you would not let that one go unnoticed 🤣😂🤣😂xxx
I think you can cross double whites when the thing you’re overtaking is doing less than 10mph
@@shauncarlpope33 you’re quite right, we’ll done. This is so you can overtake horses and cyclists safely I.e. give them plenty of room. It’s amazing how many people answer this question incorrectly on their theory test.
@@shauncarlpope33 correct
My future bike , I need to ride from San Francisco to San Diego every month , it will be my super bullet train express ,