2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT | FIRST RIDE REVIEW
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 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!
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.
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
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?
Why would you buy that R18 thing over this? Much more power, better handling, brakes, comfort, presence, usability, tech, pillion provision. Nice review
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 😃
Such an awesome bike isnt, I absolutely love it
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.
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.
I had a feeling you quite liked it 😁. Great video. Loved your enthusiasm.
Crackin first ride.... Errrrr, third ride review! Haha Love it Richy, sic bike, I need to ride one now👍🏻
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
Great video Rich 👍🏻👏🏻 the Bike looks awesome 👏🏻 👍🏻 👏🏻🏍💨
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
Nice one Richy - and I must have watched at least 10 R3 reviews. Yours is a fresh approach.
Thanks!
How excited are you,that’s some machine.good video.slaynt vie Richy 👍🇮🇲Manxman
That utterly is a beast since I first saw it. Safe rides always, mate.🖒
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!
Leather jacket and jeans in October you must be crazy man lol. Love the way you had her spinning up brilliant!
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.. 👊👊👊
Another awesome video buddy. Keep um coming 👍👍🏍🏍
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
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!
Best review vid you’ve done so far Rich. Awesome work. Thanks👍
Ps. Those gloves look decent. What are they?
I had a v max 1200, really comfy. Seat reminds me of one. Can't imagine more than twice that torque though.
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
Talking quickly there Rich......excited !
Beautiful bike. Never seen it green laneing though! You have demonstrated its versatility Rich 👌😉
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.
You have a nice presentation style with funny awesome commentary. The bike is a piece of art of course
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.
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
Great review, Good job RV
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
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.
What a bike!! Great review mate 👍🏻
Great pics too😎🇨🇦 great vid
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!
That has to be your best intro to date. Awesome as always
Thank you!
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
The sound of that engine is lovely
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
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
I take it you like the Bike! Look forward more footage.
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.
Good first look video Richy
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'd love to see a production bike race series with the whole field on gen #2 Rockets :)
Great review loved it, what a bike
Great video, never come across you before. Subscribed! Gather you & your Mrs aren't too well, hope you both recover soon.
Welcome, and thank you!
I guessed you'd be having a Rocket, you obviously enjoyed it. John P
The sound of the triple 😍😍.
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! 🙌
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 👍
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!
Stunning machine! Triumph do such an amazing job with their range of bikes
Agreed.
Hey Richy, I’ve watched this video many times loved it..
Just wanted to know what’s the camera you use on the windscreen…
I've just told my builder to make my garage at least 100feet long and 50feet wide to fit the Rocket 3...Cheers Richy 👍
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.
A proper BIG bike! ❤️ Road ripping power!
Eye-watering, mate !
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.
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.
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!!
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?
😯 wow cool 😎 awesome bike for sure. 😂on the horn. Would love to test ride one one day. 😎🏍💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 great vid thanks for sharing
That machine is extremely beautiful man! I am jealous.
wowza 🌠 I don't think there's words mega enough for this 💫💛🙌
Love your enthusiasm.... it's contagious....enjoy and ride safe my friend 💖xxx
All the best to Tim and you, Sue Xx
need to try this bike.. whats the wind preotection like ?? if any
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!
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
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
Another great review. I've been looking for a green lane bike.
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.
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 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.
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 ;-) )
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 ?
Nice review!!
AWSOME!!! I bought a vfr because of you, now I want one of these! Maybe in a decade!!
Me too!
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.
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!
What a stunning bike 👍
I had the roadster version ...and got about 180 miles per tank (25 litre)...so what kind of tank range do you get from this bike with a 18L tank capacity?
Yeah, not that many. I guess 120ish.. I’ll check when I next fill 👍
Hello everyone from Australia the Rocket 3 is a fantastic bike!! Also this is my latest video of my Rocket 3 that I'm sharing trying to give hope and put a smile on Rider's & people's faces in lock down. With the words in the song at the beginning and at the end of the video hope you enjoy it. Share it with if you think it will help someone
2020 Triumph Rocket 3 Slaying Mountains - @
Fekking Jolly Good Exxxxposeee Richy! Smashing! Really!
Fantastic review 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Just out of interest, what would this bike be like for tight corners, or say you wanted to come back on yourself (3rd/4th exit pending) on a very small mini roundabout?
No problem at all!
Love it. Great review! 🤣
what are the main issues w this bike GT now there it's been out a while ? i know it had a recall on the ABS due to air in the system any other issues ? reliability ? electrical wise ? really thinking of getting the GT 😍
I’m not aware of any issues, but, what an awesome bike, eh?! 🙌
@@RichyVida indeed !!!!
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.
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
A big beast that rich loads of torque triumph engine is good had a sprint a st 1050 was a cracking engine loads of mid range grunt . The rocket 3 would good on motorways i guess but it would not be for me 2.5 litre in a bike is a big lump does look good enjoy it keep more clips coming of it.
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.
I'm not a cruiser guy, but it does float my boat.
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... 😜🤙🏻
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
I'm now 51. The last bike i rode was a classic 350lc which i loved. I want one of these!!!
Me too!
Love to have a go on one, but not on some of the roads you were on 😂. Bet you had a grin from ear to ear