Living With The 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 | Final Verdict
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- I've been lucky enough to have had use of the new 2020 Rocket 3 for the past week. This video is my final thoughts and review of this incredible motorcycle.
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Hello Mr Chops,
It's that Australian fellow who moved from a ZX14 to a Rocket GT at the age of 50, last September, after seeing your first review of this bike. I test rode, I laughed, I cried, I wee'd a little. What a big old pussycat. I adore this bike. It has serious teeth and claws but is very gentle if you want it to be. I have named mine 'Thumper' which just fell out of my mouth and stuck! Only done about 3,000 Covid Kilometres as I live in Melbourne, Victoria, the Lockdown State. We just recently clicked over 250 days in full lockdown across 6 Lockdowns. I know you have been through so much over there. It's heartbreaking. But thank God for bikes and moments of freedom, be they fleeting!! Well thanks again. You were partially responsible for my new relationship..... You're like a Matchmaker.... For bikies.... Adrian V.
Brilliant road test, so descriptive.
You're one of the best reviewers out there fella, never change.
Appreciated thanks Nigel 👍👍
Agreed.... and at least you know how much it’d cost to insure Nige. 😂
Ageed! 100k play button should be coming your way this year 👐
In the 1970's Australia's Holden car maker produced a sports coupe which has a 427 big block Chev engine. The gear box was automatic but it only had two gears. I ride an XV1900 Yamaha Roadliner and when I first got it a few years ago the torque at 167 Nm was completely addictive. I think I know how you feel when you say you just can't stop wanting to roll it on or blast past a line of cars in a few seconds from walking pace.
Saw this review went and demoed one and sure enough bought the beast. What a great bike!!!
Your description of riding the 2020 Rocket 3 is how I would describe my old 2006 Rocket 3. Just plain fun to ride no matter what year
Loved the review. Could really feel just how much you enjoyed yourself.
I’d love to test ride this beauty. The weather in your neck of the woods looks great compared to the snow we got in Canada. Two more months before the salt is off the roads. I’ll just have too listen and look forward to your reviews. Keep
It up Chops. Well done as usual. I
Great review. Love your passionate and enthusiastic approach.
Thanks very much for taking the time to review the bike. Great job!
It's a great looking bike, loads of folks (like me) would love a go on one. Great reviews thanks. 👍
Review done right. Would love to thumb it up a hundred times. Bravo!!!
Man i could watch a video about this bike all day, the sound is just so satisfying
Great review - as usual. Can’t wait for my test ride when I get back from SA!!
Great review as always Mr C. Well done to you!
Hello mate I am from Worthing.i am going to test ride gt on Friday...I booked one already...hopefully by begning of feb I will have one..really nice video..one of the best in CZcams abt gt...keep good work...subscribed ur channel
Been watching your videos for an age , I only ride/own a Honda CB650F now at 50yrs Young , had bikes all my life , these new bikes are amazing and your videos are so motivating , I'm looking forward to the UK spring time
Keep the videos coming
Best regards Shaun ( always a thumbs up from me )
Thanks Shaun appreciated buddy 👍👍
What an absolute weapon and another great review. I really really like this bike 👌
I love your comment about manuvering the bike after a few.
Triumph - Home run, Touch Down. What a great bike, great review.
Super review, detail is everything and you have it in shed loads. Cheers mate. TRR
Thanks buddy appreciated 👍👍
Another great vid chops and that bike is bloody lovelyyyy
Can't wait to see what those stylema's are like on the 890duke r
Enjoying your reviews, good stuff mate 👍
Great Video! This bike wouldn’t ontherwise interest me, but your reviews are so good they keep me watching.
With that much power, the looks of a cruiser/bobber, and a whisper quiet exhaust, it's a bit of a sleeper. Most sport bikes absolutely scream when they're wide open and you can hear them for miles. This thing would be on you, past you and gone and leave you wondering what just happened. Beautiful machine. I understand the complaints about the docile exhaust, but not drawing attention to yourself when you feel like a giggle has got to be a plus.
Great review Mr Chops. That must be the cruiser of choice, it looks an absolutely amazing motorcycle. I’ll get a cheeky demo when I can. Go steady with those 70’s pop songs😜🤣🤣🤣
Thanks David and will do 😂
Excellent review as always. Not a power cruiser rider but always interested in what the manufacturers are up to.
Tops chops, great review as always mate. Top tip about right hand stand down manoeuvring the bike in case it rolls off you. Simples but I likes it.. 😎👍
I thinks he likes it! Great review chops.
What a machine! 2.5 litre triple , outrageous.
Proper road test in the UK for once. Well Done, I really like this bike taking one out in march wet but warmer 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼 subbed and belled
Had a go on one of these yesterday. Insane bike and so tempting to do a trade in and get one. I told the dealer that unfortunately it's a bit too pricey, he said he thinks it'll actually increase in value.
Wheelie you say, I'd say if you strapped a pair of wings on, it would take off😂
I have had two Vmax 1200...Honda Blackbird...Hayabusa.... Rocket 3 2.3Lt and Vmax 1700. Guys, I picked up my Rocket R3 today and I have to say, this is the smoothest and best bike that I have ever ridden. The new gearbox blew me away. Don't believe me - take one for a test ride.
Simply, my best bike to date. Great review Lamb Chop! Thanks!
Just to add - I have 5 years NCB / 50 Years old / No convictions or claims and live in London. Out of 20 insurance companies my cheapest insurance cover was £900....Better call Bemoto lol
I do believe you biker Jet Cooper !! nothing better than this bike, there you get it ALL the meaning of a real bike for a normal price for such a machine !! want to see mine ? czcams.com/video/vbx7CPxgjNk/video.html
The more i see this bike the more i like it. I can say the same about the Ducati Diavel as well.
Great review again chops 👍😊
yeah but me think the Diavel, like the other Ducati bikes, is a much more nervous and ADHD troubled kind of bike ... more a milk shake machine than a real powerfull soft driving bike .... power yes ok, but pleasure easy driving ?? the engine (desmo) is much more nervous, cracking clattering irritating ... less cool, more Isle of Mannish tt ...
Sat on an R last week in Tampa Triumph (Florida-USA) during a work trip in proper business attire... good thing... had I been able to take an actual test ride, my Thunderbird Storm surely would have been relegated to a lower division... even stationary, you get a quick sense of how impressive is this machine...
World class bike!
I’d love to try one.
🖤🏍💨🔥
I bought the 2020 Rocket 3R. I love it. It's like sitting on the back of a rhino with all the power it has, yet it is silky smooth and rides the road very well no matter how tight the turn. It is a dream machine.
Love the camera on the forks, a great view.
That was a good tip on moving the bike from the right side with the stand down.
Another honest and fun review.
As for suspension bottoming out, I heard the same about Xdiavel. I think cruisers need to up their game.
Low seat height = short suspension travel. The only cruiser I've ridden with a decent suspension was a big Yamaha 1900 StratoLiner, a bit of a torque-monster itself.
I hope you cleaned it before taking it back 😀Nicely done fella as usual.
Great 2nd video chops. love the bike .thanks from Danny
Yup, still want one! Cheers Chops 😀
Its worth its name! What a beast made my Africa twin felt like a 125cc when i drove home after the testride🤣
Can't wait for mine to arrive should be here couple of weeks great review mate
Lucky sod!! :-)
Excellent review. Thank you.
Very nice. Already contacted my local triumph dealer about getting a demo ride later this year when the Canadian winter here is done, but they aren't sure they'll have any demo units available as they are expecting all their Rocket 3s to sell out pretty quickly. lol
Hi I am lucky enough to have a TFC version with a quickshifter and it is brilliant. Shifter is the creamiest of all my bikes. Well done Triumph. Great reviews. 😀👍
Lovely the TFC version I saw one once , lucky man Ian 👍
Very good review of this bike...I own a 2007 rocket.
This dealer is only 5 minutes from me so will be checking it out.
Great Review LCR. Want one!
The Triple oozes quality. Even the detailing on the back wheel is to be admired. Very easily could be tempted by one of these. I have a 2015 VMAX1700, which I love. I wonder how this compares?
Great review.
I had a test ride on one of these, the GT cruiser pegs version. It's a monster ! Riding it, I felt like a cross between Batman, Judge Dredd and the Terminator. It is the kind of bike I could imagine them riding.
I found it really comfortable and easy to ride, the positon was really good for me.
It is literally a rocket propelled arm chair.
As a third of fourth bike if I was loaded with cash, then I'd have one.
The only issues I had is the weight in very low speed corners, I was a bit wobbly. But I only had an hour on it. Guess I'd get better if I had a longer ride. Once above a few miles and hour it was dead easy again.
The things that will stop me from buying one, is well it is more cash than I've got for a bike, and I'd need to move house to get a garage, because I couldn't manoeuvre it into my current bike shed in my back garden.
Oh hum !
ahh , and yeah, my stats aren't as good as "Nigel", I'm older, 0 endorsements currently, but have only had a bike licence for just over a year, and 1 year NCB, so insurance for a Rocket would be astronomical (pun intended ;) )
Great video. I’d love to give one a go. Cant wait for that street triple RS vs duke 890 R video 😉
Yes that one will happen 😎😎
Great review Chops
Thanks 👍👍👍.
Thanks Chris appreciated buddy 👍
Nice review, thank you. I fully know your feeling with the power. That is how I feel on my k1600 GA. It is magical to get them going and when you need to. I am very interested to ride one. I am just worried I will leave the dealer riding one. I do love my GA. I am addicted to her.
Awesome bike and review !
Another classic LCR. Hinckley really have got the Top Trumps deck out for this. On suspension I was surprised Triumph didn’t soften the GT vs the R and TFC. Maybe those enormous Showas are not compatible with electronic adjustment? Can’t wait for my TFC.
Oh geez, you about gave me a heart attack when you put the green handle pump in the tank. In America, the green handles are diesel.
Great video buddy 😁
When I get my R get yaself a go of it to do your comparison.
Good vid Chops, that bike looks a lot of fun to ride 👍
Thanks Bruce!! 👍👍
If you fitted the optional QS it would go like a 🚀... 😉
I like the paint scheme on this 👍
Great video, thanks for sharing. Cheers
Great video mate, I was hoping to catch you yesterday at destination but didn't see you there👀
Yes sorry late last minute time change from Triumph. Was going to be an evening launch then was changed to an all day affair. I didn't get their until 4
Great review!
Great review thanks.
Fantastic video amazing bike 👍
Watched the comparison with the other rider earlier today and now I've watched this. I prefer the R. And boy, do I want one. But in Thailand? Maybe not such a good idea.
Great review, Chops.
Enthusiastic review 😎👍
Great review 👍
I always manoeuvre my bikes from the right hand side too👍
Amazing bike i've had a ride on you are spot on 👍
Thanks for the review. What would it be like to travel with a pillion on that machine ? The side paniers are not very big, the fuel tank doesn’t allow that a big range either. These are the points which will make me think twice before buying it. Well, seems like it has of a Spitfire plane then... 😉
Great review, you have great video skills too. I have the same bike. Did you try adjusting the suspension? Front and rear are fully adjustable. Keep the videos coming.
Nice balanced review of a rather special bike! Although I wonder how many will actually be sold? It's a bit of an oddity as I reckon a lot of people will think it's really cool & fantasise about owning one but in reality very few will actually take the step of buying one due to it"s extreme nature & high price tag.
'I do feel like TMF doing this' 😂
Great video as always. I'd love to have a go on one, but 20 bags is a lot.
...I imagine in actual fact he feels more like 2 TMFs doing that.....
I believe Orca GT was the originator of the reviewing methods TMF uses including how hard it is to maneuver a bike around in a parking lot as well as commenting on mirrors and such. He was a great youtube reviewer and fun to watch as well. He stopped a while back but still miss watching his banter while riding in london as well as his many many bike reviews. Here's a link to his old trailer vid czcams.com/video/Fi8xcqtqx74/video.html
@@TheMissendenFlyer Or 3
I like your helmet too 😍.. I'm gonna look it up.
Hi Lamb chop
you Always do a great I got a few videos of the TFC Rocket hitting 20 to 50 Kilometre corners scrapping the kegs, also tested it with only 36 KPa in the tyres it would be interested to see what you think
Good review! I'm curious how riding the Rocket would compare with the new Energica Ribelle. On paper they are both smooth, heavy, torque monsters with similar specs, but I bet they will have a very different feel to them.
I’m definitely putting this bike on my list (bikes to get when they are ten years old and affordable) if there’s any petrol left then
I'd kill for one of these.
Thanks again for another funny and fun filled review 007. IMO weight is the enemy of good handling. My current R1250R is a claimed 239kg (actual closer to 250kg). Previously I had a very trick 2010 690 Duke R (150kg wet) and an R6 with an Ohlins cartridge in the forks and Ohlins shock (183kg). Even though the BMW has Dynamic ESA those 250kg are very hard to handle on bumpy B roads; it whoops and wallows when pushed hard through dips and bumps. The R6 was great but the Duke was even better; it just glided over everything. But those 2 bikes could never hope to be anywhere near as versatile as the 1250. At 60+ yo it was time to slow down a little.
Yes agreed with a heavy bike the suspension setup is key. Add to much travel and it wallows around, too little and big potholes will bottom it out with the weight is behind it. Lighter is always better agreed 👍
It's really more like a naked bike and a muscle cruiser combined. I really like what Triumph has done to their entire lineup. They didn't pigeon hole themselves with just cruisers or sports bikes. I'd like to see what the new Tiger 900 has to offer.
Indeed, especially if you look at the R version, the ergonomics on it just scream naked bike. It would definitely be the version I would go for over the two.
It'd be interesting to hear this bike with a full exhaust, bigger intake, and a power comander. Any plans on keeping this beast to do that Chops?
They say it just doesn't sound good. Too quiet.
Here I had narrowed down my next bike to a sport touring machine and then stumbled across this. Reminds me of my Valkyrie. Could always keep my C14 and add this 😂😂😂 but seriously how is long distance comfort? Would love to get a 2up perspective
If you found the suspension too harsh did you try backing off the damping, two adjusters front, two back, would of taken you 2-3 minutes? Nice "moving the bike" tip.
Amazing review as always chops 👌 random question, have you done a up to date helmet setup video, as I’m amazed how good the audio and camera angle is on your lid 👌
Yes planning to do a vlog gear and review setup this Winter. Thought the bikes and riding would slow down but its hasn't thus far! 😂
Helmet camers mount is a special one made by fabmounts, link in the description next to the helmet 👍
Dirt Bikes are sooo fun also!! Flying thru trails, getting muddy, throwing a huge roost!!! Smell of 2- stroke oil burning!! Life is good!!!
Chops,great video, great bike. Triumph would love you on this bike period. I think we should nickname it. Panzer motorrad or panzerrad. Thats
this bike in a nutshell.By the way i'm a Triumph owner.
Thanks Robert 👍
Great review and a really interesting bike, you are very good at conveying the emotion of riding it. However the cost of that excitement is high fuel consumption, the bike has to carry the weight of an overpowered engine around so it’s fuel efficiency is bad. My (incredibly underpowered to most people) NC750X will be returning at least 60mpg at a steady 80mph - probably more. Recent ride outs with a lot or motorway driving and A-Road overtaking have ended up around 70-75mpg for the tank. I notice fuel consumption is higher in the winter too. Much kudos to you for actually noting the fuel consumption though. Most bike reviews completely ignore it. I get that most people looking at this bike aren't buying it for fuel economy and you really made me want to ride one!
Thanks Steve 👍
The suspension is fully adjustable you do know that dont you?
Good video.
I've heard mixed reviews on the Rocket3 so didn't know what to expect. Tonight I saw both the GT and the R at a party sponsored by Triumph in Dallas, Texas. They are both impressive to look at with a real aura of presence. Tomorrow I will get some time to bond with a GT and take it out for a good flogging. Your review encourages me to hope for a good experience. Still it would have to be an amazing ride to pay upgraded Multistrada money for a cruiser.
Your going to love it Bill 👍
@@LambChopRides What can you say about its exhaust sound? They say it's not good. It lacks presence.
Yes it's not very loud but that can be sorted easy enough
@@LambChopRides How? No aftermarkets yet.
@@LambChopRides Surprised how much i did like it. Yes, I did the full power launches and roll-on from speed. It has incredible power as expected. I was impressed with the overall refinement of the bike. It has a full suite of electronics but the display isn't garish and confusing. Handling was much better than be on a bike that size.It requires a little push to enter turns but then steers easily. Transmission was flawless and the clutch like butter.
The thing that really caught me off guard was the sound. I was on the R so the GT may be different, but the intake growl was intoxicating when the throttle is rolled on.
I was very impressed and in the end could see myself owning one, an R set up for touring. But then I rode my Zero SR/F back home, tossing it effortlessly into turns and blasting back out of them with a wall of torque. The back to back comparison was startling. The Rocket 3 is great but the zero was more enjoyable to ride. If they could only tour.
Ace hearing your thoughts on this utter beast. The 360 angle is ace with a big bastid like this too! :-)
Thanks Pete 👍👍
I'm a bit baffled by the rocket to be honest, love tiumph, amongst all manufacthurers it still produces my favourite bunch of motorcycles, and coming from an italian that's saying a lot, still, I don't know what to think about this.
yeah not every bike is for everyone but still.
Curious to see the selling figures for the rocket as compared to say a diavel and in what market and country i'll sell most.
Nice vid Chop!, every time I see that notification I smile
Thanks Vittorio 👍👍
I think it'll be very popular here in North America. The long straight highways here will be perfect for thing to just smash through across the country on. Contacted my local Triumph dealer about potentially getting a demo ride on a Rocket 3 later this year after the harsh Canadian winter is done, but they're unsure they'll have any demo units as they have seen enough interest in it that they are expecting to completely sell out on the bike. Will see how it actually goes.
Test rode the R, then went home and rode my CBR-1000-SP2. I will keep my Honda!!
Ime not sure those two bikes are in competition with one an other😀
Hey brother.. Just a suggestion: can you create a running sheet where you log your experience and rating of every bike within the same categories, so we can see how you compare each one to the other. Something like Doug Score from Doug DeMuro
.. :)
This is my next bike. I can see this being a lifetime bike 300,000 mile engine.
If you turn the rear rebound out 1/4 turn...(that's full out) and turn the preload up to halfway(10 turns) it's perfect......
Yess I love it. But still happy with my FXLRS though. When the come here in NL I'll have a test drive myself. Will it beat my love for Harley?
I think it will, biker ! the push in the back by trottle tickling will send you into another realm of pleasure and joy !! like in so much videos with R3R you wil be laughing hard excited into the helmet like a child on a rollercoaster .... try it, pay it, enjoy new max life ! ;-)
I’ll never go back to a Harley. Bought a 16 Rocket Roadster and I stomp my Harley buddies.
looks like triumph's got a winner a big bike with sport bike manners ....all i want for christmas....2020
Would you like a bike with a bigger engine than a transit van?
YES!😁
Maybe they can combine 2 - 3 cyls together to make it a V6?
@@beemrdon52 _the return of triumph cars?_