Best Rocket yet.

[Big Dave]

The new Roadster is a gem. Improved cornering clearance via mid controls, much better sounding exhausts stock and stripped down to a style that is more 'speed triple' than de Ville.

Corners and throws around very nicely for the size of the thing (perfick for BD types) and the top gear roll-on is a thing of rare beauty.

Will post up some more pics on the KR site over the next few days.

[Skinon]

Ah awesome awesome bikes! i would love to ride one, although id probably crash it within two or maybe even three meters. but one day when mum sez im cool, my garage will include one! I've always loved that picture of some guy wheelieing one of these dam things, mad respect!

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[Big Dave]

It's easier with the mid controls. :innocent:

[Motu]

Dunno if it's stripped down to be light enough for a weakling like me to ride.I always imagine myself bungling the sidestand and ending up lying under 800kg of motorcycle.

[Big Dave]

Dunno if it's stripped down to be light enough for a weakling like me to ride.I always imagine myself bungling the sidestand and ending up lying under 800kg of motorcycle.

It's only with your feet on the ground that you would have any trouble.
When it's going it's all very predictable. There's a lot of it, but it all behaves like it should.

'I didn't know they made them in 250's' Motu said when he saw me on a R3. They are a delight for us economy sizes. It doesn't look like it's disappearing up my date.

[oldrider]

The new Roadster is a gem. Improved cornering clearance via mid controls, much better sounding exhausts stock and stripped down to a style that is more 'speed triple' than de Ville.

Corners and throws around very nicely for the size of the thing (perfick for BD types) and the top gear roll-on is a thing of rare beauty.

Will post up some more pics on the KR site over the next few days.

Now "that" is a real pretty motorcycle, orgasmic in every detail! :yes:

Hmmm, wonder if they would like to trade a Tiger, excellent condition, one lady owner! :shifty:

[Smifffy]

I think that they are not so much motorcycles, as motors with wheels. Like someone had a motor on a workshop trolley and said - "let's just connect a drive train, some controls and be done with it"

I'm sure they are great bikes, they just look frikken scary!!1!

[Big Dave]

they just look frikken scary!!1!

Yeah Baby!

[ukusa]

Yeah Baby!

I'm waiting on he shop demo!

[EJK]

Best Rocket yet.

Your opinion is biased


;-)

[Skinon]

are these bikes considered hard to ride? i got nine months till my full then i reckon a couple years before i start getting into the higher cc bikes... but do you have to be a monster to ride them?? im 5,10 around 80kg so should i keep headin to the gym haha. Just love the dirty big cruisers drooooooooooool

[EJK]

I know a guy in Palmerston North who went from a Hyosung 250 cruiser to a big fat assed Halrey Davidson "FLHT" Electra Glide as his next bike. He now rides a Triumph Rock III and seems no problem. You can too, so the question is why not?

[Skinon]

Yea i like that why not? I would love to get one and turbo it, just for the fuck of it. This is all when i win lotto of course... and i will as soon as i start buyin the tickets

[Pixie]

Now "that" is a real pretty motorcycle, orgasmic in every detail! :yes:

Hmmm, wonder if they would like to trade a Tiger, excellent condition, one lady owner! :shifty:

With the exception of the tank as viewed by the rider - makes one feel there is a giant mushroom growing from one's genital area.

[kiwionabike]

I took the new Triumph Thunderbird for a test ride yesterday...was awesome...and good for those of us with shorter stubbier legs. :)

[Big Dave]

With the exception of the tank as viewed by the rider - makes one feel there is a giant mushroom growing from one's genital area.

So, no valid criticism then? :-P

[Big Dave]

I took the new Triumph Thunderbird for a test ride yesterday...was awesome...and good for those of us with shorter stubbier legs. :)

Sweeet unit isn't it - the new R3 will be reasonably OK for the compact rider too - saddle height is quite low.

[oldrider]

Sweeet unit isn't it - the new R3 will be reasonably OK for the compact rider too - saddle height is quite low.

What's the riding position like? Is it cruiser (feet forward, like the Thunderbird) or more upright?

I loved the Thunderbird (beautifully balanced) but it nearly killed my back in one ride! :shit:

[Big Dave]

What's the riding position like? I

Upright and 'standard'

[banditrider]

Was never too keen on Rockets when they first came out. But since I first saw this new model I've been trying to win lotto...

[Big Dave]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwirider/4501390023/" title="Triumph Rocket III Roadster18 by KIWIRIDER, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4501390023_3013af9db9.jpg" width="500" height="364" alt="Triumph Rocket III Roadster18" /></a>

[Toaster]

Yep, sure is the best rocket yet. Nice.

[Toaster]

I've been trying to win lotto...

How is that working out for you??!!

[banditrider]

Not good. No rocket yet. Will let ya know...

[Big Dave]

I did 200km on it around the Northern Waikato this afternoon.

What lotto numbers did you say???

It's fantastic. Did Rangiriri to SH22 and up that way home and only scraped the pegs once. Wasn't hammering, but wasn't mucking about either.

Engine, gearbox, drive all first rate. Smooth strong and the definition of 'grunt'. It gave me some inkling of what a really powerful electric motor must be like - twist the throttle at 100kph - 2,200rpm - and it just surges on the 164nm of torque.

It uses a lot of fuel and the rear tyres are over 4 hundy - you'd want to be a bit cashed up to run one as a full timer. But ferk me - it's *blowing me away. What a ride.

* Cliche statement used for comedic effect.

What lotto numbers did you say???

[Motu]

So is it a chick magnet? More importantly....do you think girls might look at me if I rode one of those? If I buy a bike like this,it really must turn me into something I'm not.

[Ixion]

Bah. Humbug. I thought this was a thread about BSA Road Rockets .

[Ixion]

So is it a chick magnet? More importantly....do you think girls might look at me if I rode one of those? If I buy a bike like this,it really must turn me into something I'm not.

It would. It would turn you into a poser.

[Big Dave]

So is it a chick magnet? More importantly....do you think girls might look at me if I rode one of those? If I buy a bike like this,it really must turn me into something I'm not.

As I cast my mind back over the last 3 or 4 times I've bumped into you, you have been in the company of a lady....3 of those times?...what help do you need.

You want something that you go 'fwuuuuuuuckingggg helllll' when you twist the throttle - here's the number.

[Ixion]

As I cast my mind back over the last 3 or 4 times I've bumped into you, you have been in the company of a lady....3 of those times?...what help do you need.

You want something that you go 'fwuuuuuuuckingggg helllll' when you twist the throttle - here's the number.

No , he wants something where she goes "'fwuuuuuuuck meeee " when you twist the throttle.

[Big Dave]

Bah. Humbug. I thought this was a thread about BSA Road Rockets .

I commend this month's Kiwi Rider to you - A detailed report on the BSA rally by Robert Cochrane within.

[MIXONE]

As I cast my mind back over the last 3 or 4 times I've bumped into you, you have been in the company of a lady....3 of those times?...what help do you need.

Buy a honda then motu and it will be gauranteed to turn you in to something you aint.

[Toaster]

Mum was riding pillion again?!

[Big Dave]

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[Edbear]

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The Bentley Brooklands of motorcycles..?

[munster]

So is it a chick magnet? More importantly....do you think girls might look at me if I rode one of those? If I buy a bike like this,it really must turn me into something I'm not.

Nope, but I hear you can buy after market chick magnets. Made in China!

Try this http://ezinearticles.com/?How-a-Biker-Leather-Jacket-Can-Help-You-Be-a-Chick-Magnet&id=3118705

[Jerry74]

Nice bike mate

[Griffin]

Very nice... so whats one of these gonna set me back...?

[Big Dave]

$26,990 + orc - I think that includes ABS.

HAd a nice cruise around the City tonight. Superb. Ed's Bently has some real presence.

[Armitage Shanks]

The Bentley Brooklands of motorcycles..?

Not sure about the Bentley Comparison ! Surely you're taking the piss .......the Bentley is maybe a tad higher up the ladder than a 300kg very ugly motorcycle that pumps out a tad less HP than it should at 2.3 liters ?

Correct me if I'm wrong .........x

[Edbear]

$26,990 + orc - I think that includes ABS.

HAd a nice cruise around the City tonight. Superb. Ed's Bently has some real presence.

And about 1/20th the price! Mind you it does lack a few of the features of the Brooklands... :innocent:


Not sure about the Bentley Comparison ! Surely you're taking the piss .......the Bentley is maybe a tad higher up the ladder than a 300kg very ugly motorcycle that pumps out a tad less HP than it should at 2.3 liters ?

Correct me if I'm wrong .........x

The thought was of an unlikely performance vehicle. The Brooklands is very big, very heavy, very British and just shouldn't go like a Porsche! 0 - 100km/h in 5sec and a top of just on 300km/h from a pushrod V8 auto with every luxury item they can squeeze into it including the 16 cowhides for the interior upholstery. :love:

[Big Dave]

very ugly motorcycle

Correct me if I'm wrong .........x


You are entirely wrong. My pleasure.

[Skinon]

if you could afford a bentlley you would be retarded if you didnt have one of these in your garage too, otherwise :spanking:

[Big Dave]

if you could afford a bentlley you would be retarded if you didnt have one of these in your garage too, otherwise :spanking:

You are entirely correct. My pleasure too. :-)

[Motu]

I cleaned up a Roller today,he didn't stand a chance.Mind you,he was immensely cooler than I was.

[Edbear]

I cleaned up a Roller today,he didn't stand a chance.Mind you,he was immensely cooler than I was.

I want this one! It's the ultimate sleeper!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=282449974

[EJK]

Yay now it's a Bentley thread

:D


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[240]

Grouse looking bike .
I tested one when deciding my latest bike.
The rocket is farken awesome!!..love them.
In the end i went for the Suzuki m109r (purely because the big v twin thing is too bloody hard to get out of your blood).!

[98tls]

I want this one! It's the ultimate sleeper!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=282449974

Bloody hell Ed,if you want to look like a knob that bad just buy a Mazda convertible and an Andy Capp hat,save yourself some dosh.On the bike,ridden one (not the new model) and wahoooooo but i just couldnt live with something that ugly,bit like an extremely fat chick,lovely personality and no doubt filthy in the sack but.....................

[Big Dave]

Rollers aren't cool. They are Rollers. They are what they are.

A 60's muscle car is cool.

[Ixion]

The Bentley Brooklands of motorcycles..?
You mean that Mr Bloor makes very fast lorries?

[Armitage Shanks]

I want this one! It's the ultimate sleeper!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=282449974

We're on a commercial thread here Guys, if you have'nt picked up on that one already .........

Bugger .....

[Edbear]

Bloody hell Ed,if you want to look like a knob that bad just buy a Mazda convertible and an Andy Capp hat,save yourself some dosh.


Ummmm... Like this...?

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Edbearnz/DSC03120.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Edbearnz/DSC03097.jpg

[Maha]

Ummmm... Like this...?

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Edbearnz/DSC03120.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Edbearnz/DSC03097.jpg

Ha Haaaaaaa I was gonna say ''yeah Ed get a white one' knowing that already own one, you get bling too!

[Edbear]

You mean that Mr Bloor makes very fast lorries?

Kinda... :shifty:

[Big Dave]

I can see Ed in the hat.

[98tls]

Ummmm... Like this...?

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Edbearnz/DSC03120.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Edbearnz/DSC03097.jpg :killingme:killingme:killingme Xactly mate,nice work.

[Maha]

I can see Ed in the hat.

You wanna see him board shorts/socks and sandels....!

[Big Dave]

Mr Bloor is making some bloody fine motorcycles, I know that much.

Had a burn on a new standard Bonneville last week while the Rocket had a service, Bonne with the 17" wheels - white one, fitted with the Arrow exhausts. It's one of the best 'step-up from a 250' bikes on the market I reckon. Up with a SV650. A really sweet - middleweight unit. They have proved pretty bullet proof and it's just a joy to ride.

Before that I had a New Tigger and that is a gem of a bike now too. The gripes I had about the suspension have been addressed with the inclusion of Showas all round and it's got what may be the best road bike engine ever.

And this Rocket is a blast (guffaw) - for a big bloke like me, it's just a delight. A large motorcycle with a 'normal' riding position - there isn't many of them - and the way it goes when you roll it on is stiffy material.

[Edbear]

You wanna see him board shorts/socks and sandels....!

Sexy is as sexy does... :msn-wink:

[Big Dave]

Added a nice Akl pic

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2010/04/roadster-best-rocket-yet.html

[Mudfart]

i was in the bike shop today with the missus, and she went orgasmic at the roadster. she has offered to give me 200 a month towards one if i get it. i dont sit my full til mid august, but bloody hell thats set the cat amongst the pidgeons. saw a real nice duc streetfighter there too.
i do like all types of bikes, but kind of have my heart set on a crotch rocket or a classic style like a cafe racer.
i will definately be buying a norton when they get here.

[ukusa]

i was in the bike shop today with the missus, and she went orgasmic at the roadster. she has offered to give me 200 a month towards one if i get it. i dont sit my full til mid august, but bloody hell thats set the cat amongst the pidgeons.

no fucking around aye! That's a big move for someone's first 'full licence' bike, the biggest mutha production motorcycle in the world! I can see how you're tempted, but it might not be the wisest move for someone coming off a 250. You might need the 200/month from the missus to pay the tickets.

[Mudfart]

yeah i just watched a funny u tube of a guy straight off a 250 to a roadster. he was doing badly in 1st round a carpark.
the biggest i will go would be a 900 thruxton (only 59hp), or a 750gsxr or one of the 600 sportys.

[Paul in NZ]

Thats the nicest mid sized saloon Triumph have made since the 2.5PI

[bluebird]

From a 250 to a Rocket? ouch!

[Big Dave]

It Does good wheelies too. :whistle:

[lorenzo.V]

I took a Rocket 3 touring for a hoon late last year. The only bike that's really intimidated me, especially as I had to do a u-turn within the first minute of riding it, lol. Oodles of grunt, and absolutely no buffeting, due to the large front fairing. The only negative was the vibeyness above 120kph, and on deacceleration. I guess with a motor that big, a few vibes are unavoidable.
Otherwise, I'd quite happily ride one on a trip somewhere. Super smooth sweetspot @ 100-120 kph. Pretty cool!

[Owl]

It Does good wheelies too. :whistle:

It's very nice Dave, but I want to see a supercharged version:yes:

[86GSXR]

Just out of interest BD, what is it's fuel consumption?

[Oscar]

It's very nice Dave, but I want to see a supercharged version:yes:

There is a one with a NOS kit fitted: http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2009/06/oscar-chuck-norris-rides-rocket-iii_09.html

[Big Dave]

Just out of interest BD, what is it's fuel consumption?

Like a Rolls Royce. If you have to ask....

+/- 200km to the $32 tankful - depending on wrist-work. The roll-on surge is so intoxicating I tend to slow down just to wap the throttle and get back up to speed. Doesn't take long!

[Mudfart]

thats not too bad, about the same as a vtr 1000. although a bit bigger tank.

[Big Dave]

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[86GSXR]

Like a Rolls Royce. If you have to ask....

+/- 200km to the $32 tankful - depending on wrist-work. The roll-on surge is so intoxicating I tend to slow down just to wap the throttle and get back up to speed. Doesn't take long!

Thanks for that :yes: hmmmm not too bad really. Wish I could afford to run a Rolls Royce too lol.

[avgas]

Yay now it's a Bentley thread
I challenge you to a duel good sir
210507

[Horse]

+/- 200km to the $32 tankful - depending on wrist-work. The roll-on surge is so intoxicating I tend to slow down just to wap the throttle and get back up to speed. Doesn't take long!
Bit of restraint on a Touring gets you 280-300km / tank quite easily.

[T.W.R]

Almost as nice as this one

[Big Dave]

Interesting. I use 'when the warning light comes on' as the reference. 230 is the best I have got from a Tourer - and that was with a conscious effort to be efficient around the Coromandel.

I've seen it come on at 180km when tailing sportsbikes (which they do pretty easily).

[Horse]

Interesting. I use 'when the warning light comes on' as the reference. 230 is the best I have got from a Tourer - and that was with a conscious effort to be efficient around the Coromandel.

I've seen it come on at 180km when tailing sportsbikes (which they do pretty easily).

Oh, the warning light? That's pretty conservative, comes on with 75km-ish to go. The trip computer on the Touring is pretty useful, you can run it down to 0 with some confidence, although the last 80km sometimes turns out to be 70km when you look at how far you've actually travelled.

And yeah, enthusiastic application of the right hand can see you get a 250km tank fairly easily.

[Scottie]

I bought the Touring version in April this year. Have done 7000kms so far. It is perfect for me and the wife for long rides and touring.

Contrary to popular belief, it handles better than most cruisers (better than my old VTX1300 at least) and the ground clearance is better than most too.

The torque and accelleration at low revs is EPIC and with a few tweaks you can add 15-25 extra HPs - not that you really need to.

It is definitely rides like a bike and is NOT just an engine on wheels.

Lovin it and can't weight till summer when we can do some serious miles. :yes:

[bluebird]

I know I have seen the ear to ear grin when you rocked up on it!:yes:

[Rogue Rider]

These are pretty mean bikes. I owned one for 3 months, sadly it wasn't the bike for me, bloody thing was a Frankenstein and had been seriously messed around with.
Bike shop didn't disclose everything I suspect, anyway took it back and swapped it for a Speed Triple.
Would own another Rocket, the new Roadster is a different beastie again, handles better, and looks the part too. Heavy, but manageable if respected.... I did a wheelie on my Rocket, but not as impressive as the one in this post... Far out... go hard or go home.
:shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::shit:

[ukusa]

I bought the Touring version in April this year. Have done 7000kms so far.

Lovin it and can't weight till summer when we can do some serious miles. :yes:

Hell, what do you call serious miles? 7000 kms in 3 months, that's pretty serious kays to me. I've only managed 6000 in 9 months on my Bird. It doesn't get used at all during the week though because of a company car.