R1 be damned - howabout an R3

[MD]

I believe one test rider has been killed so far!

Was he trying to lift it off its side stand on a 10 degree incline?
No, sorry thats bad taste. If a Rider really died I'm sorry. Personally I love the look and everything about the Rocket. Just don't think I could handle the weight and bulk.

[Two Smoker]

So what are the actual specs of the R3 (other than fucking heavy and shit loads of torque)??????

[fritter]

sure looks nice as a cruiser, but R1 be damned? Naaaaaah, I like to go around corners

[SPman]

So what are the actual specs of the R3 (other than fucking heavy and shit loads of torque)??????

F**kin heavy but lighter than a Kaw. V2000.
140 HP and 147 ft/ib torque. - 130 ft/lb @ 1800rpm!
Counter rotating compomnents in engine and drive train to help counteract torque.
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, longitudinal in-line triple
Valve arrangement: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore & stroke, displacement: 101.6 x 94.3mm, 2294cc
Compression ratio: 8.7:1
Carburetion: Electronic fuel injection
Transmission: Wet clutch, 5 speeds
Final Drive: Shaft

CHASSIS
Dry weight: 704 lbs (320kg)
Wheelbase: 66.5 in.
Overall length: 97.6 in.
Rake/Trail: 32 degrees / 6.0 in.
Seat height: 29.1 in.
Handlebar width: 34.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 6.6 gal.
Wheels: Cast alloy; 17 x 3.5 front, 16 x 7.5 rear
Front tire: 150/80V17 Metzeler ME880
Rear tire: 240/50V16 Metzeler ME880
Front suspension: Inverted, 43mm stanchions
Rear suspension: Dual dampers, adjustable for preload
Front brake: 2, 10.6-in floating discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 10.5-in disc, 2-piston caliper

[Jackrat]

Totaly Dig it,
It's said to handle reasonably well.
The Poms sure have this thing for in line motors huh!!

[pete376403]

looks like an updated version of a Sunbeam S7 or S8, with an extra cylinder and a few other detail changes. And BSA did own Sunbeam. What goes around...etc

[phil_elvey]

hmm, not bad......how 'bout we whack a turbo on it?

[White trash]

F**kin heavy but lighter than a Kaw. V2000.
140 HP and 147 ft/ib torque. - 130 ft/lb @ 1800rpm!
Counter rotating compomnents in engine and drive train to help counteract torque.
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, longitudinal in-line triple
Valve arrangement: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore & stroke, displacement: 101.6 x 94.3mm, 2294cc
Compression ratio: 8.7:1
Carburetion: Electronic fuel injection
Transmission: Wet clutch, 5 speeds
Final Drive: Shaft

CHASSIS
Dry weight: 704 lbs (320kg)
Wheelbase: 66.5 in.
Overall length: 97.6 in.
Rake/Trail: 32 degrees / 6.0 in.
Seat height: 29.1 in.
Handlebar width: 34.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 6.6 gal.
Wheels: Cast alloy; 17 x 3.5 front, 16 x 7.5 rear
Front tire: 150/80V17 Metzeler ME880
Rear tire: 240/50V16 Metzeler ME880
Front suspension: Inverted, 43mm stanchions
Rear suspension: Dual dampers, adjustable for preload
Front brake: 2, 10.6-in floating discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 10.5-in disc, 2-piston caliper

You forgot speed limited to 160mph.