Oh how I miss that weather already! Fantastic bike, fantastic roads, looks fab.....and early doors on the shoulder front (thanks for asking) - not sure it's Rocket 3 ready just yet!!

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Haha good news Andy, yeah bikes wonderful. You need to test it again when your shoulder is better 👍

@user-ie3us9mh2x

Ай бұрын

Nz has a few.

Nice that they've named it after the British Summer. Very patriotic 😂

I am in the USA and to answer your question I almost never see another Rocket on the road. And I have over 80,000 miles on my 2020 GT. I have no clue why they are not more popular. When this one wears out I will get a shiny new Rocket 3

@Gorbyrev

2 ай бұрын

80k! That's a properly used bike. Congratulations.

@muckle8

7 күн бұрын

@jimmanders9971 respect to you sir for those miles covered in style , but we both know it will NEVER wear out! 🏍 😎

I live in Tennessee in the US and have a triumph dealer nearby always stocked with Rockets. Even so I've only seen one out in the wild. And what a beautiful badass bike it is!

Have one 3Y, decated, tuned +30hp, +20Nm, restrictions off= dream Bike. So much fun that the clutch said byebye. fixed and sooo happy💪✨

I'll be running a higher horsepower GT version of the new Rocket 3 version at the Bonneville Salt Flats this August. Besides the tire speed rating, the aerodynamics and the ability to hang on will be limiting. Hopefully the salt won't be a water puddle this year like last year.

These bikes are a marvel of engineering, beautiful beasts

American here, I definitely see them in the cities with Triumph dealerships!

I hope you win the lottery Chopsy and get yourself one of these. Fantastic Triumph, great looking machine.

My 2016 Triumph Rocket III is highly modified & highly customized with 12:1 compression, 260hp & 190ft/lbs of torque. 18" apehanger handlebars, and forward foot controls, etc. 0-60 in -2.3sec and the 1/4 mile in -9.6sec @ 138mph. Blacked out, murdered out. A Beast, and an Utter Blast to ride. It will make the most seasoned rider giggle😂 I simply can't ride it enough. I have to replace tires every 3000mi, front & rear. The cost is utterly ridiculous for these tires😢 But worth it!😅 Stay Safe Ya'll!!!

@flatcapcaferacer

2 ай бұрын

I folded up a 2013 Rocket 3 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2023, it was 260 horsepower. The salt was very wet and the bike had a bad weave but still we had a 162 and 164 mph runs before crashing on the the third run. It wasn't my bike and my first ride was at 162 mph. This year I'll be taking a 2021 Rocket 3 out there again this year but with only 165 horsepower.

@AGRIV8TD1963

2 ай бұрын

@flatcapcaferacer Sweet! I've had my Rocket, 'Beastie', up to 168mph, and it still wasn't full throttle! I had to back off, I ran out of road. The speedo only goes to 140mph, but I was using a GPS 1/4 mile app. It works great!😂

@AGRIV8TD1963

2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, my Beastie is 280hp using race gas😵

@AGRIV8TD1963

2 ай бұрын

Did you have injury after wreaking the Rocket at Bonneville?

@phils2180

2 ай бұрын

317Kg!! Holy dead weight Batman 😲, that is a serious lump of iron to throw around! Straight line performance to die for without a doubt plus the comfort a sports bike rider can only dream of. It may well handle well "for it's size" but a sports hack it ain't and never pretends to be of course. I guess it all depends how high you set the bar through the twisties. Not really my bag at all but I can see the appeal to some, just as a SOTA 200+hp sports bike pulling 100+Kg less will appeal to others.

Here in New Zealand they have sold more of the modern Rocket 3 in the last 4 years than they did the old model in its 15 years of production. Yoiusee them every where common as muck. Very happy with my 06

Man alive, with that much torque you could tow your house and save booking a travelodge…. Beast +. Awesome job chops. 👍

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍

Cruisers are bikes which I do not desire at all. But this thing is a glorious, freaking beast of a bike. It is like a nuclear-powered freight-train. It is a bike I wouldn't buy because I am an offroad guy. However, I would love to ride that engine on wheels. I want to experience it. You just have to thank Triumph for producing such a bloody unreasonable bike...seriously...You are spot on, Chopsy! 🤙🏼

@jimanders9971

2 ай бұрын

if you ever do ride mostly on pavement the Rocket is an eye opener, lol. I have over 80,000 miles on my 2020 Rocket and I still get a stupid grin when I twist the throttle

@GCTO239

2 ай бұрын

@@jimanders9971 sounds great, mate!

Took the GT version out during a Triumph Demo Day at a local dealership. Like you, cruisers are not really my thing, but the torque and sure-footed handling completely blew me away for such a large motorcycle. Loved every minute of the test ride, even though my arm sockets are still in recovery mode😮

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree! 👍

So glad Triumph made the new Rocket , i traded a 2020 Gsxr1000R for a Rocket 3r and have no regrets, the torque just makes me smile ever time i get on it .The quickshifter is ok not great compaired to the Gsxr .The handling will surpise a lot of folks as its fine concidering the weight of the bike .The Triumph engineers did a great job on this bike the quality of finish is superb and who ever designed the rear footpegs deserves a pay rise .

Out of 18'000 Rocket 3's sold, I have one of them!

LambChop, I showed my wife the 2024 Hayabusa 25th anniversary, 2024 Ducati Diavel V4 and then the Rocket 3 Storm, and she said she loves the look of the Rocket 3 Storm much better than the other two bikes. My wife loves that 'masculine' look to the Rocket 3 Storm; not that the other 2 bikes are not masculine; but she feels that the Rocket is a level or two above the other 2 bikes... Hmmm......her tastes are normally spot on, I'll have to trust her on this one...hehehe Once you put on an exhaust and flash the ECU that number goes up to around 187 horses. Theoretically, that bike should be able to hit 180 mph on the road...

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like the decision has been made 😁

@markettradinggenius

2 ай бұрын

@@LambChopRides She's literally spot on, nearly always, with her choices when it comes to 'fine' things of higher quality :)

Nice one chopsy , the rocket is one beast of a bike !! These latest models look great , suits you sir 😁😁😁👍

I have a 2023 Rocket 🚀 R, here in USA-NJ ALWAYS Draws a crowd during Bike night 👍🇬🇧

Far more than just a motorcycle. This brutal machine is a statement

Love your enthusiasm, Chops.

Hey, I brought a 2020 GT and absolutely love it, have drag raced and thrashed it on the roads here in New Zealand. A total legend of a bike, I would see a new rocket most weekends on the road here very popular bike!!

Love your videos Chopsy. Still love my TFC launch edition with the higher power output after 4 years. The first bike I’ve kept for more than 2 years and I have no intention of changing it for anything else. I’ve added the Nitron suspension and it makes a huge difference to the rear in particular. Also needs an aftermarket exhaust for the sound that matches the rest of the bike. Folks still come up and ask about it. Tell them it’s 2.5 litres and watch their mouth drop 😝 Avons are still manufacturing the Cobra tyres, taken over by Goodyear and there were a few delays last year.

Great to see you back Chops

Here in Texas we do have a decent amount of em' Our big sky highways eat them up'

Track day on the Rocket??!

@jimanders9971

2 ай бұрын

Been there, done that. It was a blast for sure. It was a track day for cruisers and the Rocket was the king.

I have a 2020 R3R and I absolutely love it. It's exactly how you describe....and I have to say..... As a bike journalist, you are head and shoulders above the rest, because you explain the characteristics so well.👌👍

I definitely prefer a 'shiny' Rocket, the blacked out Storm is a step back in appearance for me. Having looked into it, it looks like the only aftermarket exhaust where an effort has been made to sculpt it like the original, is a Zard. There seems to be a lot of talk that the sweet spot is the GT fitted with mid pegs. The wheels look better on the GT.

Thats my next bike, I love it ever since one went past me slowly on a lane in Henfield having my lunch and my van shook as it crept past me to his garage I assume

Well, I'm not an American, in fact I'm from Brazil and I am a subscriber. My guess is that Rocket 3 owners only use them on sunny weekends on highways. That's why you don't see them often on the streets.

Ask a 10 year old to draw a motorbike, it's a caricature. Fantastic that it exists, I love it's face, like the cute face on a pit bull.

@terrible2u

2 ай бұрын

When asked about it, I always say it's absurd that it exists, and that it is wonderful that it does! Even at rather large bike meets, pretty much everyone stops and looks. At gas stations, cagers, old grannies.. This bike is definitly not for someone suffering social anxiety!

I'm just like you Chops. Wouldn't want it as an only bike, but would definitely have one as one of a few bikes if money was no object.

@jimanders9971

2 ай бұрын

It is my only bike and when it wears out I will get another Rocket. I can cruise with the cruisers and do the twisties with the sport bikes. I also run to the stores when needed. Btw, over 80,000 miles on my 2020 Rocket.

Great vid cheers chops and love the new intro it’s spot on 👍🏻

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Thanks MrBiggles 😁👍

Chops, You should of gone to the Triumph bike night last week at Hinckley, More Rocket 3s than beef burgers 🍔 on display 🏍️💨💨💨

I love these Rocket 3’s….I bought a Speed Twin as I wasn’t sure I was ready for that much metal😂. The Speed is fabulous too.

I can't lie, it really suits you Chopsy. I can definitely see you buying one in the future

Awesome video! I live in North Carolina and ride the Blue Ridge Parkway which is a motorcycle destination. I have never seen a Rocket out. I have actually seen a Motus MST-R . Which is rare. Beautiful bike as well. Best!

Great review as always. I live in Boston....have never seen one on the road..

it should be mandatory that all bike weights are in wet, like yeah let me go off on my bike with know fuel or oil

@starfox_wr-45e93

2 ай бұрын

Oil and coolant yes.. but with the price of fuel at the mo, all my tanks are permanently at (E) anyway 😂

@williamrae9954

2 ай бұрын

All should be measured dry,because the 1992 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade is the benchmark, at 185kg dry...think about how light those were?

Excellent ride, it does need some decent OEM wind protection though.

Must demo this thing , probably the only cruiser I'd want I'm having to much fun on my aprilla tuono factory 😂

Triumph do actually do an official accessory, a pair of red, white and blue bungees which you hook onto your knees and to the radiator to stop your legs being splayed apart over 80mph. Black for the Storm edition naturally. Track use only tho, race licence required. 😑

Love to see one of these with the blue/black paint scheme and a set of Harley Davidson Chizle (sic) bars. Not a fan of forward controls. I’d definitely add a backrest for a pillion- no you can’t slide off the back pet! The ultimate shaft drive cruiser.

Come on Thunderball!!! I know I'm a sinner, but make me a winner 😂😂

🚀 TTS SUPERCHARGER 342 🐎😮

Another great video such a varied range of bikes on test ,, brilliant stuff and on the roads we all have to ride on ,,☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland 😁

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Cecil 👍

Is that a 3 cylinder engine? WTF 😂 insane 🎉 👍🏾🙌🏼love it Chopsy

La Rocket realmente es una moto, mirándolo uno no se cansa de hacerlo porque es una super moto. Saludos desde Margos-Perú. Hispanoamérica.

I would love one :P

That is alot of them sold. I haven't seen them on the road here in the U.S. but people here do buy bikes and then never ride them too.

Great review & bike. I'm not in to cruisers either but this is something altogether different & you can't not see the appeal. It's a uniquely bonkers machine that probably shouldn't exist but thankfully does.The Diavel's probably the only standard bike that comes close.

The leg splaying is welcomed on long rides during hot weather here in Texas, USA. With the right pants, it's a bit like air conditioning.

You should try out the Ducati Xdiavel S, not the Diavel. The Xdiavel is more similar to the Rocket 3 Storm. Massiv amount of power and you feel like a star on it! Got one back in 2022 as my first bike.

Im on a 22 rocket 3r, havent seen another on the road, im in Colorado in the US

Not bad for a boat anchor

Chopsy i think im just been childish but I laughed when you said ride the Rocket I know it wasn't an innuendo but made me laugh 😂 that been said that is 1 Awesome looking bike Triumph make some Awesome bikes 👌👌👌 great vid 👍

Ive only saw one at a bike deal at blips in kc ,us,

I wish they made a proper touring version that is passenger friendly.

Is the Storm-edition really only available this year? So, gone next year? I can't believe it.

unapologetic British muscle

This bike looks like something Judge Dredd would ride !. Definitely different and interesting to look at. Not for me , first the price and the weight of this beast make it a no go for me. Not my dream bike but I’m sure it will find its way into the hearts of many who want something different.

My favourite cruiser by a mile. Way too much for Thailand, though. Nick

I haven’t seen a lot, maybe 1. And I live really close to a dealer

How's the sound? Louder or low, compared to previous model? Still burbles are there?

I've only seen 1 in the US. 😢 I do want one.

I think the most horsepower you going to need is about 250-300hp regardless of bike ore weight but thats top of what you need ore kan handle. Topspeed would be around 270-350 maybe 370,380...km/h The weight-horsepower its the limit in my mind... You kan not go faster..well yes on a strait line bur where do you find miles after miles with a Straits road and free speedlimit...

The only deal-breaker for me on this bike is the tiny pillion seat. I think if they'd done a better job at the rear end it would've been the perfect touring bike. Shame cos the rest of it is soooo bloody good

Nice video nice bike what's the asking price

I would like manufacturers to list both wet and dry weight. Cheers!

I had a red Rocket 3R... then I moved to a Diavel V4.. I remember watching your comparison video while I was waiting for it to arrive. I started missing the Rocket watching your review of both bikes. Wondering if I made a giant mistake. Well now I am back on a Chrome Rocket 3R. For me Diavel the was a let down in every category I cared about. Comfort, Torque off the line, build quality and reliability... did I mention I also am done with chain maintenance at this point in my life? I am glad I came across your channel your enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks for the great content. Did you feel a substantial power difference in the Storm Edition tune ?

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, well not sure if I could tell the difference... Would need to back to back them 👍

Pls compare this with Diavel V4. Will this be as fast as the Diavel?

Ordered one last month but won’t be available until August. Think they make them to order and that takes 3 months

Chopsy test ride the TTS supercharged version want to hear you scream lol😅

More weight, yes Loved my 3R but what this tells me is just how good the 2020 Rocket is, the extra power is just a remap and 8kgs lighter wet overall than the Storm despite the wheels, 🚀 and still no ‘quick shift’ TSA on demo bike, a shame Bikes being mapped in US to 200hp, Interestingly the first TFC had more power and lighter

I’d love to see you take the TTS Rocket for a spin and review.

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Yeah me too! I will have to contact them

Not only do you look cool on it Chopsy, but it makes you look no more than 16 stone 😎🙂

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Haha 😄 thanks 👍

They could tune it to 250 hp

South Harting loop is finally dry then 🎉

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Yes finally! 😄👍

Bikes these days are so, so good, that the problem is you instantly start looking at the negatives of each bike you see in order to differentiate it from all the others. Anyone else notice this? For example I love that a bike like this exists. But they need to fix the display. It's too busy and small and laggy for the money. And also not a fan of soft limiters. Let the customer do with the engine what they want!

A twin review, this against the new Diavel V4 chopsey?

For a minute you scared me. In the beginning you talked with that annoying guitar in the background. And I thought "oh no, not that" Your films really don't need that. So I'm glad that didn't continue. Thank you! Yes, the Rocket is one of those one just can't pass without a glance. Liking it or not, it's a headturner.

The Bugatti of motorcycles. Boss Hog is production? Decision's decision's

The Diavel V4 is an infinitely better looking bike. It just is.

@pmwaffle9348

2 ай бұрын

I saw one the other day and from the front it just looks like a naked bike

@Desmo904

2 ай бұрын

I don't fancy paying 4500 for an aftermarket Akrapovic to make it sound decent though. Stock sounds really poor. (I know most bikes do nowadays...) A werkes system for the Rocket is around 1500-ish.

@cynicaldodgyknees6248

Ай бұрын

I like the Diavel looks too but a friend has had two. First was amazing. He changed to a Diavel S and had nothing but trouble with it - electrics.

@rocketphilosophy

23 күн бұрын

That is infinitely up to personal taste. It just is. And for me personally, the Rocket looks so much better. But that's just me.

Nearly all traditional inline 3's are "cross-plane" by design. Unless this is using the Triumph T-plane design.. Yamaha just likes to use the trickle down reference calling their engines CP3 and CP2s.

Chopsy ❤

@131313rudi

2 ай бұрын

Ouwe lelle Bell

I love these bike and have wanted one since their launch but I can't get over the price point and the fact that you don't get it fully loaded as standard, ridiculous you have to fork out more for standard features in just about every other bike at this price, quick shifter, heated grips etc.

What gloves are those? They look fucken sick!

I think it could do with a bit more torque.

650lb needs 240lbft of torque.

They are so much better with a tune..

Hey, at like 16:48'ish, is that EVEN MORE exhaust under the shaft on the port side? It can't be, but it looks like another outlet, does it not? Like a dump tube. What is it really?

@PatrickJWenzel

2 ай бұрын

You guessed right! Three cylinders, each with their own exhaust pipe - two on the right, one on the left

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

Yes exactly 👍

OK Chops I'm afraid I have to lower the tone and say OMG it's so big ...........!!!!.😂😂👍👍👍👍👍

A soft limiter? If you can safely ride a 180hp bike are you really the kind of person who needs that? Love the bike though.

I never see any but mine. I love my big British girl. And yes.. she makes me feel very special. ❤

Do you often see 3 Rolls Royce's go past in convoy where you're riding ??!??

I want it so much! But I don't want to take one more bank loan (I already have two, and it's stupid too). Sigh.

I wouldn't buy such a heavy bike unless it had reverse!

You could just buy a ‘normal’ Rocket and have the ECU flashed?, save yourself 3grand?!😊

That number plate hanger is an absolute crime... don't hide the rear tyre it looks like a moped from behind.... always imagined they had way more power too..

@johnmckeowen739

2 ай бұрын

Easy fix...

@stubbk3

2 ай бұрын

@@johnmckeowen739 it is...just wish designers stayed away from scooter style hangers

Am I too old to remember that 180 HP was sports car territory

@LambChopRides

2 ай бұрын

I know right! Crazy isn't it 😄👍

@parahype

2 ай бұрын

@@LambChopRides it's nuts!