Triumph or HD?

[mountainboy65]

Would love to hear your views on Rocket III over someting like Fat Boy or Road King. Am looking to treat myself to a big fat powerful cruiser end of this year and want some friendly advice on what to consider. Thanks.

[SilverGrin]

5 pages.

Test ride both and decide.
I did and chose Harley.

[Robbo]

Three nice choices mountainboy. Have you also considered the new Triumph Thunderbird cruiser? 1600cc paralell twin and around 100hp. Looks quite like the Fatboy.

[ratusratus]

and i still dont no hahaha!!!

[doc]

A new Fatboy.

[laRIKin]

I still have a love hate thing with the Rocket.
SOOO big so much power and so over kill.

One day, maybe, when I'm ready for a Cruiser and I have the extra coin for one.

[Rob Taylor]

Thats a hard choice to make.Go ride both bikes.They are completly differant kettles of fish.The Rocket 3 has power to burn but the Harley has Class..... The road king is the best handler of the big Harley FL Cruisers,the softtails tend to drag these asses,I have a heritage ,which i love, but it does bottom out a bit to much ........GO ride them and enjoy

[Big Dave]

Classy dudes have one from each manufacturer.

[Mr Triple]

I don't know about the Rocket, if I was going to look at a cruiser I do like the look of the new 1600 when it gets out.

[paulmac:Me]

have to be HD mate !!

[sels1]

I'll try to be unbiased and say ride them both and see what one suits you best.

Although if you are not in a hurry, the new Thunderbird does look interesting....

[Mr Triple]

I'll try to be unbiased and say ride them both and see what one suits you best.

Although if you are not in a hurry, the new Thunderbird does look interesting....

Hi Sels... Yes the Thunderbird does look good, but your right try them both and some

[sels1]

Hi Sels... Yes the Thunderbird does look good, but your right try them both and some

Ive done a couple of tests on a Rocket, and they are an amazing machine, couldnt believe how easy it was to flick 'em round a tight road considering the size-its a big beastie. The Bonneville and Speedmaster/America are a lot of fun to ride...but a little under powered. The new Thunderbird should fit nicely in the middle.

But to answer the original question....I'd buy the Rocket!

[popelli]

Have been riding harleys for over 20 years

For my money I'd buy the Triumph the simple answer being more power and better engineering

[mountainboy65]

lads! I really appreciate the comments. When this damn rain stops, of course I will get out and test ride. I can't wait. Feel free to add more info if anyone has a mind to. I always like to hear from people with more experience and expertise. Cheers, Ed.