Lovin' Rockets I

[tri boy]

Have tried really, really hard to fit the whole Rocket gig into my view of Triumph, both past and present, but alas, something about them doesn't gel with me.
Could be their size, or cruiser status, or a number of other things, but the tank badge alone just doesn't sell the concept to me.
Obviously a great bike, and has a strong following, but, modern R's are to Triumph, are like drinking straws are similar to concrete. Can't make that connection.
If it had, say Brough Superior, or even Rudge, on it's tank, then a glimmer would exist.
The big, luxury cruiser just doesn't seem right.

[240]

Yeah I do like the rockets mate i rode the rocket and the m109r zuki went for the zuki in the end for the sheer "darth vader batman "look (plus who could not like a HIGH TECH 1800cc vee twin) allthough in saying that the trumpy is one sweet ride glad your enjoying it.
(p.s i am keen to see the new 1600 twin trumpy it looks all good)

[Big Dave]

The big, luxury cruiser just doesn't seem right.

You need to hammer one out of a right hander and feel it push you down into the seat with the surge of the acceleration and see if you still thinks its a luxury cruiser.

[tri boy]

Not doubt they have a truck load of power/torque etc, and can give a dead man stirrings in his loins.
Thought a bit more about it last night, and sort of narrowed it down to the historic angle.
Kippers and a pot of tea would have been an acceptable feed to most of those that were astride bikes like Turners twins at the time of manufacture.
A simple, bare bones lifestyle that the every day Englishman would have got on with. Where as an ostentatious lifestyle was reserved for the royal/well to do class. (hence my Brough Superior comment).

Fast forward to the R3, and now ontentious-ness has hit the working class, and it looks/feels more like an Texas steak with a jumbo coke being slapped down in front of Wallace and Mildred. (which I'm sure they would of relished).
But just seems a bit over the top. MHO

[Big Dave]

But just seems a bit over the top. MHO

It's a bike that is ideal for a large man.

It fits me the best of any bike - ever. And I still make it look small - motu says like a 125.

If I was designing it I would make it slightly larger/taller.

[Eurodave]

It's a bike that is ideal for a large man.

It fits me the best of any bike - ever. And I still make it look small - motu says like a 125.

If I as designing it I would make it slightly larger/taller.

Man, I so hear ya, Im 6'3" & most bikes feel small to me
What other big bikes are out there for the 'physically enhanced' among us?

[Big Dave]

Man, I so hear ya, Im 6'3" & most bikes feel small to me
What other big bikes are out there for the 'physically enhanced' among us?

Concours 1400
FJR1300 is OK
Most of the ADV bikes
Tiger with optional tall seat
XB12X - (favourite)
Harley Softails and Road King
Victory Hammer, Vision
Goldwing, Rune
ST1300
Vstrom
Varadero
Boulevarde 90 and 109 series

That I have ridden lately.

[Eurodave]

Yeah, cheers for that
I have recently ridden a Valkyrie & found it OK
I often wonder about some of the physically large & long choppers that the likes of OCC et al build.......

[Big Dave]

It all becomes clear!
The details of the accessory pack are in.

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Every purchase of the Rocket III or Rocket III Classic will now come with over $5,000.00 worth of accessories for FREE!

These include the fantastic new Long Haul Touring Seat and Rider backrest as well as the Roadster Screen, Panniers and much more! This amazing deal is for a limited time only.
Accessories include, Leather Panniers, Roadster Screen, Oil Tank Embellisher, Chrome Side Panels, Oval Mirror Kit, Front End Fixing Kit, Long Haul Touring Seat and Rider Backrest.

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Click here for more details on the Triumph site


We’ll book it in to Auckland Motorcycles & Powersports and get some installing underway ASAP.