Truimph Rocket or V Rod by HD

[Skyryder]

So you wake up "Sunday morning check your lotto and discover that you have won 1st prize in the super million lotto. "Bloody hell I think I will go and buy the (your dream bike)" only find out that the shop has had a closing down sale on the Saturday and there are only two bikes left. The Triumph Rocket and the Harley Davidson V Rod. Yep I know it's been a bummer of day but them’s the choices. What do you choose and why.

I'd go for the Rocket, if for no other reason it's the quickest cruiser out there.

Skyryder

[Sensei]

Has to be the Rocket . As good as Harley's are in certain area's , when are they going to make a motor that all the bit's are together ?? Eg gearbox/ engine /oil tank & Make some real HP out of a 1450cc motor 110 HP approx ?
My 885 Triple make's that when it's not blown up :whistle:
SENSEI

[James Deuce]

I like the V Rod better than the Rocket. The V Rod's design looks more together, where the Rocket is a bunch of compromises to get around the size of that engine.

[MD]

I had to think about this one. First reaction is go Rocket, luv em. Rockets got the power, presence and looks. But in all seriousness the size and weight of a Rocket commands some rider bulk to handle it. I can see Riders under 80kg, no matter how experienced, getting into trouble when they try and use their 75kg or what ever to panic turn a 320kg mass with way to much momentum and then discovering physics beats their riding skill. So, for me it would be the VRod. Still got awesome looks with enough go to impress.
So I guess you must have won Lotto asking this Q Skyryder? yeah right, we all wish.

[Bonez]

I'd go with the V- rod. The Rocket is missing something...........

[nzkalt61]

V Rod definately, The V Rod is not light but the Rocket is a bus, the V Rod looks far better. The V Rods moter is designed and built by Porsche!!!

[Jackrat]

I'd pick the Rocket simply because it's British.
The truth be known,I think both are ugly buckets of bolts made up from the left over parts bin.
Hell,it would be a sad day if that's all you had to choose from :sick:

[Storm]

Gotta agree. If I won a few million, I'd be bringing one in from overseas. I'd prefer the Vrod, just on looks, and I got to agree that the Rocket looks like a bus. When you parked it up, it'd go right through soft tarmac wouldnt it? :doh:

Then again, with a few million in your pocket, just buy both and settle the arguement that way :2thumbsup

[Bonez]

Then again, with a few million in your pocket, just buy both and settle the arguement that way :2thumbsup
Maybe they'd have a naughty in the garage and the Rocket would give birth to something decent ;)

[Motu]

The V Rods moter is designed and built by Porsche!!!

So was the Lada Samara.

I'd go for the Rocket,it's a Triumph,with a BSA name.It's a fresh design,an inline longitudinal triple - I don't think that's ever been done before,it's big,it's the biggest - a really bold 'beat this you fuckers' to the rest of the them.I give Triumph a big thumbs up for doing it,and if I had the money I'd give them some money and take a bike away.

[2_SL0]

Rocket all the way. But then Im a Triumph over Harley person any way.

[Coldkiwi]

How can you be against a big that will beat a ZX10, CBR1000, GSXR1000 and R1 up to 160kph?? Go the rocket! :)

[rodgerd]

How can you be against a big that will beat a ZX10, CBR1000, GSXR1000 and R1 up to 160kph?? Go the rocket! :)

Because it looks like the arse end of an elephant?

I'm not much for cruisers in general or Harleys in particular. But out of the two, the V-Rod is elegant and well-designed.

[Angry Puppy]

V-Rod, but I'd rather have a Street Rod

[Ixion]

So was the Lada Samara.

I'd go for the Rocket,it's a Triumph,with a BSA name.It's a fresh design,an inline longitudinal triple - ..

Yep.Has been done. BMW K75. Admittedly they laid it on its side.

[Big Dave]

I've tested both, I'm a Triumph guy - and i'd be happy with either a Rocket 3 OR A Street Rod. (A v-rod does not have adequate cornering clearance for moi)

The fact that the rocket is 5 grand cheaper would be the decider.

The rockets engine is fantastic, I think better than the HD - which is excellent too. The street rod handles and brakes better.

Either would make me vewy vewy happy.

[scumdog]

Hmm, as long as the view over the handle-bars looks good who cares about the rest when you're riding?? :D

[White trash]

I've tested both, I'm a Triumph guy - and i'd be happy with either a Rocket 3 OR A Street Rod. (A v-rod does not have adequate cornering clearance for moi)

The fact that the rocket is 5 grand cheaper would be the decider.



Bullshit.

It's $3510 cheaper.

[Storm]

Hmm, as long as the view over the handle-bars looks good who cares about the rest when you're riding?? :D

Promote that man, I havent heard anything that wise in weeks

[Big Dave]

Bullshit.

It's $3510 cheaper.

Fair enough - what I was thinking was - 5k for me.
I would take the Rocket pretty much stock (grab rail) and would have to customise a Street rod a little. Bars, seat, finish that ugly rubber hose, better mirrors, footpegs etc.

[RDJ]

Rode both before deciding... chose the V-rod

sweeps the corners more easily
brakes better
lower CofG
smoother pickup (in first to 100k no problem)

and

easier to customize paint and parts

would not say 'no' to a Rocket if it was free tho'....

[Pwalo]

With a million I'd be on the phone to Mr Yoshimura to see if he had a spare AMA Gixxer he could part with.

VRod vs Rocket, that's hardly a choice now boys.

[RDJ]

C'mon now :-)

Gixxers are really nice but at my age the wrists and knees just cannot hack it!

[Matt Bleck]

:killingme Walkout and buy a car? :yes:

Whats the use having a bike that wont go round corners at a decent rate of knots?

[johnsf1980]

The Rocket!

[RDJ]

:killingme Walkout and buy a car? :yes:

Whats the use having a bike that wont go round corners at a decent rate of knots?

Naaah I'm happy with the T-sport and V-rod.
Anyway.. what was that sig again? "There are those that lead, those that follow, and those that crash halfway around the corner" I'm happy enough in Group 2, don't need to join either Group 1 or Group 3...

[Groins_NZ]

Personally, I’d be forced to go to another shop.

If I was looking for a cruiser I'd be keen on testing out a Kawasaki VN2000, although I imagine my short stature and low weight wouldn’t be the best of combinations with these hefty machines.

Oh know, is it possible… am I hijacking this thread??? :nono:

P.S. is that the only place they could mount the number plate?! :blink:

[Biff]

Rocket any day. I've never ridden either, but the reviews of the Rocket have been superb.

Although I'd have neither as my primary bike. Not yet anyway. But the V Rod is also a v sexy beast IMO.

[LED]

Bullshit.

It's $3510 cheaper.

Not only that wild man i am so pleased the poll was closed before the street rod came out.........how about that for price compared to rocket......... :msn-wink: