Had a go on the new Triumph Rocket-3 last night. Firstly it was only a short run, about 10 miles, so this is not an in-depth review. When you first get up close you do wonder whether it isn't just a little too bulky but once you get on it is surprising. I found it easier to push about while seated than my Tiger. Start it up and it's really smooth. No after-market cans of anything so it's a bit hushed, but I am not too bothered about that anyway (something to do with being too tight to get new silencers if the OE ones are in good order). Now find first or more accurately find the gear level which is out front. It could have done with a heel-and-toe lever as I found it a bit of a stretch at first. Once underway it's totally mad. As expected it pulls like very little else I have ever ridden. You could probably spend all day just in 4th and top there's so much available range in the engine. Travelling though the local villages the kids were so shocked they couldn't find breath to yell out silly comments and several cars were seen to swerve as drivers gazed dumbfounded. Round the twisty lanes it was a bit "interesting" or was that just me being a coward and not decking the thing out? On the dual carriageway top gear gave 70 MPH at 2,700 RPM and anything higher never happened officer Having a more of a look round after the ride you do end-up asking daft questions about getting the wheels out when it's due new rubber, but I guess Triumph will be happy to sell you some special stand for this purpose. Would I have one? Well maybe but it'd have to be backed-up by something more practical. Perhaps once all the accessories are out there it would make more sense. Can't tell you what speed humps do to its composure so I'll have to have another go. -- Tim two#21, YGL#3 & BOTAFOT#84 Due to the limitations of current email, the lip movements may be out of synchronisation as you move your finger under the text while reading. tim dot ukrm2 at dsl dot pipex dot com
<snip> <Small voice> I rather fancy the idea of buying one..... .....The Doctor would do her nut, though.
That's because those twats can't ride - expect pics shortly... -- Veggie Dave UKRMHRC#2 BOTAFOF#08 IQ 18 FILMS http://www.iq18films.com Extreme Racing http://www.veggie-dave.co.uk Toxic Shock Syndrome Gets More Girls Than Me
I can't because it's shaft driven -- Tim two#21, YGL#3 & BOTAFOT#84 Due to the limitations of current email, the lip movements may be out of synchronisation as you move your finger under the text while reading. tim dot ukrm2 at dsl dot pipex dot com
£11,999 according to the short road test article in the latest edition of Bike. So that's about 3 months salary for you then?
I've seen three in the last few days I was quietly impressed. The two black ones looked pretty good, the burgundy with flames looked, well.... ....gay. Harley Davidson is going to loose some sales I think. Wonder if they'll do a Thruxton version?
<snip> Ok ... if it wasn't British we'd be all calling it what it is. A POS ! Seriously, if the good old USA had of made it, it would be a POS. Full stop. What gives ... ??? Mike. -- '02 GSF1200 in silver : RD250LC (not at all mint, yet) www.rivingtonbarn.com (Rivvy website) http://www.rivingtonbarn.com/phpbb/portal.php (Forum) Email address spamtrapped. Remove "your clothes" to reply.
Ermmm... because it's 12k, and already the bikes are over-spilling down the side of the Chateau. And this is the woman who, tonight, encouraged me to bid on a job-lot of 30+ SOB fuel tanks on Ebay[1] and then told me I couldn't park them in her shed. Sometimes I know why I married her and sometimes I wonder why I did. [1] I was outbid.
I don't think *anyone* would call a factory production 2.3 litre, ffs, bike a POS on first acquaintance. Respect is due.
And if *I* were Triumph I'd make a full on supercharged stripped down alloy tanked-rear setted-clip on-cut down bastard son of a Triton/Sunbeam minion of the devil. All engine and fuel tank, no seat. The tourer is probably a bit more sensible. In a British Gold Wing type sensible way.
