V-Rod or Rocket III?

**Dafe** · 29th June 2005, 19:19

Hey fellow bikers.

I'm really keen to hear from people who have riden both 2005 V-Rods and Rocket III's.
I'm in love with the harley cruiser after riding it last weekend. It was a VRSCR model. Bummer I was running short on time and didn't get the opportunity to ride the triumph rocket III.
I would love to hear your thoughts after riding the two.
I will ride them both next weekend, but in the meantime am curious for your opinions.
P.S. To anybody on the site, who loves big bikes but has only ridden Jappers - Go book a cruiser ride with a harley. Its opened up a whole new definition to motorcycling for me.

**DingDong** · 29th June 2005, 20:42

I havent ridden eitherof them... and if I had a spare 30-40k my wife would make me put it on the mortage.

Cruisers are for certain types... Im not one of them.

**Bonez** · 30th June 2005, 07:41

Originally Posted by Dafe

Hey fellow bikers.

I'm really keen to hear from people who have riden both 2005 V-Rods and Rocket III's.
I'm in love with the harley cruiser after riding it last weekend. It was a VRSCR model. Bummer I was running short on time and didn't get the opportunity to ride the triumph rocket III.
I would love to hear your thoughts after riding the two.
I will ride them both next weekend, but in the meantime am curious for your opinions.
P.S. To anybody on the site, who loves big bikes but has only ridden Jappers - Go book a cruiser ride with a harley. Its opened up a whole new definition to motorcycling for me.

Rumour has it that Rocket IIIs snap footpegs when going around roundabouts. Would make a good basis for a trike.

**Krusti** · 30th June 2005, 07:51

Mate owns a Rocket 3 and a Street Rod....loves both but reckons if one had to go it would be the Rocket. Followed the Steet Rod through the Awakino Gorge last weekend....it corners!

**Krusti** · 30th June 2005, 07:53

He did the Southern Cross on the Rocket and said he was pleasantly surprised with how it went....torque is addictive!

**Lou Girardin** · 30th June 2005, 08:19

The Street Rod is better in the twisty's, but that Rocket torque is addictive.

**Dafe** · 30th June 2005, 20:43

Torque is good! At the moment I prefer the harley VRod. But for five grand less, I could consider a Rocket.... Such a hard decision...

**Indiana_Jones** · 30th June 2005, 20:56

Being a pommie in all I'd say Rocket III

But A Bonnie would be way better then the V-rod or rocket III

-Indy

**sels1** · 30th June 2005, 21:47

Originally Posted by Dafe

I'm really keen to hear from people who have riden both 2005 V-Rods and Rocket III's.
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Funny you should ask, I rode them both last weekend. As a person who wasnt into cruisers it was an intersting and enjoyable experience - I appreciate these beasties a bit more now - I might consider owning one sometime. And my choice? I loved the Rocket

**Bonez** · 1st July 2005, 08:15

Personnally when I make a vehicle purchase total cost of ownership is a major consideration, not just wank factor and country/brand loyalty. You how, such servicing I can do myself, what is the cost of replacement items such as tyres filters etc, am I realy getting good value for my hardearned, how does it compare with other m/cs of the same capacity/styling not just brit/yank stuff. Get away from that emotional/advertising hoop la as it where. I'm sure a lot of other riders would do similar.

**sels1** · 1st July 2005, 08:35

Originally Posted by Bonez

Personnally when I make a vehicle purchase total cost of ownership is a major consideration, not just wank factor and country/brand loyalty. You how, such servicing I can do myself, what is the cost of replacement items such as tyres filters etc, am I realy getting good value for my hardearned, how does it compare with other m/cs of the same capacity/styling not just brit/yank stuff. Get away from that emotional/advertising hoop la as it where. I'm sure a lot of other riders would do similar.

I agree. Owning some of these big cruisers is a bit like owning a boat - an expensive (but fun) toy that only goes out on the weekend. I chose my bike because of its versatility and practicality. Altho I must say maintenence has been a bit higher than expected so might be heading back to Jap equivient some time.

**Big Dave** · 1st July 2005, 09:07

Originally Posted by Bonez

Get away from that emotional/advertising hoop la as it where.

So does that mean you called everyone who has bought one a wanker?

It has nothing to do with advertising hoopla - it's about taste and style.
And If you're doing well enough to lay down $33 - 35K on a motorcycle, running costs probably aren't really the issue.
Plus they come with 2 year warranties that require authorised service