Rocket III sighting

[jrandom]

Well, my V-Rod riding boss took the Holeshot R3 for a test ride yesterday. He didn't like it. Too big. He said he got back onto the V-Rod, and compared to the R3 it was like being on a sportbike. But then, he's a bit of a little guy.

He described tipping the Trumpy into a roundabout, accidentally giving it an extra smidgen of throttle as he leaned over, and having it immediately lurch upright and want to head left.

The power was, apparently, 'frightening'.

[LB]

For those that haven't yet seen one in the flesh, beware the dark force that lurks within a Rocket III. I've fallen victim and so want one. I saw first hand the effect on others today. First my sportbike riding buddies were rubbishing me over coffee this morning for wanting something as stupid as that" So, I said lets pop round to WMCC for a squiz shall we?" Yeah yeah what ever. After a long stunned silence words came out like " Oh umm, I've got to have one" Every other bike pales into insignificance.
Full marks to Triumph.

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So does this mean Dion's cancelling his MV1000 order??
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[gav]

The R3 in Chch has been sold, photo in the press of the bike, says bike bought by shy truck driver LOL

[dangerous]

The R3 in Chch has been sold, photo in the press of the bike, says bike bought by shy truck driver LOL

I no bugger it, missed out on a looksy...... never mind they are getting in another.

[tassle]

havnt seen one in the flesh yet, but think triumph got a goody on there hands, just love the thought of that much torque, what a smile that thing would give.

[merv]

Spotted a dude cruising on one of these about 2.30pm on Aotea Quay today.

[SpankMe]

We do have one registered user who has put the Rocket III as his main bike.

[gav]

actually main/favourite bike, could just be his favourite bike?

[Kickaha]

The R3 in Chch has been sold, photo in the press of the bike, says bike bought by shy truck driver LOL

I think they already had orders for three.

[merv]

We do have one registered user who has put the Rocket III as his main bike.

Problem is they had Rocket III's back when I was still at school so unless a guy says 2004 Triumph or 60's, 70's whatever BSA we aren't to know the difference without a pic.

[Jackrat]

Went to a club meeting yesterday,spoke to a member who's a test pilot for KR,seems they've crashed the test bike.
Ouch somebodys in the shit!!

[Blakamin]

SIGHTED in raumati

Black rocket 3 registered "vbomb" (i think it was vbomb)
bloke didnt even look at me when i waved... mustve owned a BMW at some stage!!
was going to chase him after a u-turn but there was some cops following him, at it wouldve been an illegal turn for me

They dont look that huge in person

[gav]

You could hardly expect him to take his hand off the handlebar could you?
I reckon alot of them will get crashed, they look a bloody handful especially at low speed and I can see alot of born again bikers getting into them.

[A Toad 2]

You could hardly expect him to take his hand off the handlebar could you?
I reckon alot of them will get crashed, they look a bloody handful especially at low speed and I can see alot of born again bikers getting into them.

there may be a few sold from the side of the road as is where is ,as they are too f*#* ing heavy to pick up should they get dropped.anyone know what the rocket weighs ?

[Holy Roller]

They dont look that huge in person

Saw one cruze past when the hill climb was on at the cold kiwi. It was rather unassuming and not at all that big as I had expected it to be. Being parked up the hill I decided not to walk over to get a pix but wished I had though.