There's something about the Rocket III that makes its riders just laugh out hysterically when reviewing it. Looks like absolute fun.

I just bought one last year and I love it. I've owned 17 rides and have ridden twice that. From Honda valkyrie to the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 to giant Harley baggers. I've ridden all the big bikes. The triumph rocket has got to be the best bike I've ever ridden. When it comes to comfort and accessories.....ok maybe not so much. But the roadster is surprisingly lighter than my Vulcan 2000 and my Vulcan voyager 1700, which both surpass 900 lbs and are a tad top heavy. The roadster is perfectly balanced and is just a breeze to ride. It's a muscle bike so you gotta have muscles to maneuver this beast. But for me....I'm 6'2'' and pretty strong.....I never have any issues whipping this bad boy around as if it weighed no more than 500lbs. My one complaint is that this beast doesn't wanna ride slow....it wants to move and move fast. Also gas usage is far from economical for a motorcycle, due to only getting maybe 25 mpg. But honestly ...if you're a thrill seeker, love power, going fast and getting all kinds of envious looks....this is for you. I'm sure the Ducati and the Yamaha vmax out perform the rocket iii roadster......but they're not as pretty as far as cruisers go. Just one piece of advice, don't go out on a bike run with this riding with a bunch of Harleys. The rocket iii roadster has a mind of its own and will want to leave them in the dust the moment they rev their engines. Remember Harley is the only motorcycle manufacturer that can convert fuel into noise without the side effect of torque. 😃

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant comment! I almost want to frame this! Thank you for your excellent points that come from actual experience! I'm a similar build to you by the sounds of it, and I'm sure that I would get used to the warp tunnel effect when you twist it all the way! :-) I was very surprised at how quickly it handled... Cheers and ride safe my friend! :-)

@michaelholmes3446

6 жыл бұрын

that MPG's a bit low its double that on my R3 Touring

@PeterScott32

6 жыл бұрын

I agree... The R3R is best bike I've owned and ever rode and still own, she's a keeper!

@tylerbonser7686

5 жыл бұрын

RG Vinson II I'm 5'10" and probably really weak and dont have a issue handling the bike. Other than if the bike is stopped and at a bit of a decline it can be a bit heavy to push back only because my feet slip if there is a bit of sand on the road. Some people make it sound like or think you have to be a body builder to handle the bike and that couldnt be further from the truth. Its not a tall bike but it is wide so someone with short legs would have issues. Its sad to see such a great bike go out of production, possibly due to people thinking its a hard bike to handle. Also if you are getting 25 mpg you have some serious tuning issues. Even when i beat the shit out of my bike its pretty hard to get bellow 30 mpg. Typically i get around 36, ive gotten 42 mpg but that was being really nice to it which all and all isnt great mpg on a bike but who buys this bike for economy?. I had a dealer fuck my tune up and the mileage dropped hard into the 20's until i got it fixed.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelholmes3446 he's obviously thrashing it. Are you saying you get 50 mpg. He is talking about American gallons judging from the way he spells 'maneuver'.

Your obvious delight when you laugh as you open the throttle is infectious - great video.

@CaptainRambunctious

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Fox thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

I truly love your presentation .Most Motorcycle reviewers are boring as hell but your humor makes it worthwhile and I love the way you do your speeches .lol..Great Job .Never change .

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Russell Cupples Thank you! :-) Great praise! I'll endeavour to remain the same! :-)

@russellcupples2170

9 жыл бұрын

Please do

I just love the rocket III! much better handling than you would think and plenty of power! Great video.

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, a brilliant bike! Thank you for watching!

Safe Riding!! Thanks for Posting! !

I don't think i can imagine how thrilling this bike must be to ride. Can't wait to try one day.

@ewannewton979

5 жыл бұрын

Best bike out their well as a passenger

Thanks for the cruise man. I feel like a new person now. And riding a super cool beast to boot. What more could you ask for? The rocket Three is rightly named. It is a beast on 2 wheels and I love it.

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent observation on the name! :-) Very nicely put... Thank you for watching and feel free to watch more of my videos! :-) Thanks again.

That was a bally hoot old bean. Smiled throughout! Lovely bike for sure, especially since the 'Roadster' edition with the mid mount pegs.

@CaptainRambunctious

10 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! :-) Just constantly worried it's going to fall over all the time! :-)

This reminds me of the first time I took a friends Fireblade out a hundred years ago. Cautious on a borrowed machine until I found myself on an empty stretch of sexy twisting road with low hedges on either side so I could see for miles. I dropped her into second, yanked on the throttle and climbed through the gears. Less than 30 seconds later I was sitting in a pile of warm last night's dinner and my arms felt as though they were four inches longer (Useful for scratching your knees while walking). My friend told me that when I came back with his bike I had an expression of frozen astonishment on my face that lasted an hour. I think this machine has the potential to replicate that experience. I may just pop out and arrange a test drive. Great video as always.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

I definitely think that it is a bike that everyone should at least try once in their life! :-)

I really enjoyed your vid of the rocket( I have put one on my Birthday/Xmas list ) one of the best review I have seen on the rocket III. Ta.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! That's very kind of you to say so. I'm glad that you enjoyed it! :-)

Absolutely love the sound of that big 3!! and your laughter is contagious, I was laughing along with you ;-) I'm a smallish guy (5-9, 147) and this beast looks a little too big, but a say, 1500cc version weighing 550-600 pounds would be doable and very desirable.

@CaptainRambunctious

5 жыл бұрын

Not at all. It's only heavy when stationary. Once going, it's really light. They got the geometry of this near perfectly. However, there's a new one coming out! :-)

Good review, looked like you enjoyed it. Owned one of these for just under a year and half now and still love it. Done 15000 miles , Changed the tyes to Avons ( and apart from the rear blowing out due to delamination within the first 500 miles on the m5 ) they seem ok for grip. This is my first cruiser after owning loads of sports and naked bikes changed pipes and mirrors. Next step could be supercharger!!!!

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Steve Read Blimey! A supercharger really would change it somewhat! Might need to upgrade the suspension and transmission if you did that I reckon. Definitely the clutch at any rate! But you are very lucky. Thanks for watching!

Great video man!!

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you David! :-)

It was great to see your obvious joy at your first ride of the Rocket. I bought mine in 2011 and I still laugh like that every time I take it out. Solo blasting, two up cruising and long distance European touring its just a fantastic bike. I would urge you to try it again now the trepidation may have worn off. You will be utterly amazed at just how agile this bike can be. Blasting around the Alps with my friends on a Sprint GT and a Diavel opens your eyes.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Wow! You kept up with a Diavel and Sprint GT in the Alps? Fair enough! I will no doubt be riding it again sometime, so thank you for the urge! :-)

Great review, I got over taken by one today and it sounded great

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

+Jonathan Mackie They are amazing machines! :-) My issue is that I find them such hard work b3ecasue I ride them so hard! :-) Thanks for watching!

aren't they great? Just about to hit 30,000 miles on mine and it still makes me grin when I ride it. Just found you btw, I shall check out more of your videos, subscribed too :) I grew up in Bedford, so not far from Hemel Hempseed, and now living in Texas would you believe! Still, it is where Triumph launched the Rocket (no pun intended) ten years ago now!

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

evo moto :-) I'm in Aylesbury but grew up in Northants, so know Bedford too... :-) The Rocket, don't you find it just a bit too heavy? or are there straighter bars that stock because I felt that they bent in towards me too much... That would help the manoeuvring for me! :-) It's a pity about the economy though. That's how I sell the idea to my other half... "It's got really good fuel consumption dear!" :-)

@Dumptheclutchevo

9 жыл бұрын

Oh I know Aylesbury, my old man lives just outside of Wendover…perhaps a pint when I'm next there then fella! I only find it heavy after I've been riding another bike like my Daytona, or a supermoto for example, but otherwise it's surprisingly agile and 'flickable'. I'm 6' 1" and would imagine having issues if I were less than 6'. It's actually very good at low speed maneuvers but the clutch is a tad heavy! …and yeah, it's great when it's not in traffic, but now I get to tell the wife I need a new dualsport to commute on as it's 'safer' and more economical - the safety angle ALWAYS works!

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

evo moto Safety and economy are the 2 I go for... I'll work the safety angle! :-)

ok thanks for the ride and answering all my quires ..... after trying to keep up to one, at stop, on the south Island NZ ... On my America lol....

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Dennis Francis Yes that probably didn't go in your favour! :-)

Great commentary mate:) really love the video.. i"ll be getting the tourer version soon. Not sure what you ride, but you looked right at home on that Rocket...lol

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nicholas! Nice choice! I ride the Thruxton R these days... :-) But still love the Rocket...

Great to hear someone enjoying a ride so much 😅

@CaptainRambunctious

6 жыл бұрын

I can't help myself!

I've wanted one of these bikes ever since I first found out about them. Great review! One day there will be one in my garage as well so I too can giggle like a school girl while I cruise around :)

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

+Moto Bene :-) Yes, it's rather amazing! See my later vid on the Rocket III, had a whale of a time! ;-)

@4crevis

8 жыл бұрын

+Captain Rambunctious It is a bloody Whale, but with the speed of a Dolphin!

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

***** Very well put!

@genecitarella3516

8 жыл бұрын

You are going to love it I'm sure; "Be Safe"

Hey Captain! Your having way too much fun on this Rocket III!

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

Too right! But I had more fun in a later video where I really end up hooning it even more! :-)

@andrewdods2236

5 жыл бұрын

E. Simons you’re

I've only ridden a few of these on test rides and I found them to be a massive handful. But, like yourself I couldn't stop laughing at how much torque these monsters have. I am only 5'7" tall but managed to feel quite at home on it due mainly to the comfortable saddle and the bike's own ergonomics. I currently own an Suzuki M109R and if the R3 was a twin cylinder I would have one of those instead. I really love the sound of the V twin and that might just be enough to keep me on the M109 for some time. Thx for posting.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Byron B It was great fun! Interestingly enough, I rode a different one yesterday and as I had ridden it before, I was able to be more positive in my inputs so it reacted well and I enjoyed it more! If you prefer a twin, have you considered the Triumph Thunderbird Storm, Commander or LT? They are 1700cc (104") parallel twins that have 270 timing interval for that V-Twin sound... Anyway, thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you enjoyed it. Ride safely chap!

3 big cylinders of joy!

@CaptainRambunctious

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely... I did a later video where I opened it up a little more...

I bought my Rocket last year and never had so much fun with my clothes on. It's a thrill every time I take her out on the road. My biggest gripe as far as the looks go is in regards to the torpedo tube exhausts. They are just so big, I am looking for something sleeker and better sounding, but otherwise I'm still in love with her. That explosive acceleration is addictive. I was in awe of her when we first paired up and the power on tap made it a little nervous for the first mile or so but chugging along the A31 on a Rocket soon puts a huge smile on your face. Without doubt, the best bike I have ever owned. I cannot imagine ever parting with her.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Wow! Brilliant comment! Thank you. Lots of exhaust options out there... Newr3 and British customs and speedycom.co.uk all do their own versions but you're right about the exhaust being s bit too straight! Zard do very modern looking ones too. And carpenter Racing can do one hell of a package for a Rocket III. Anyway, glad you love your bike so much and keep enjoying! :-) Ride safely!

@coryslater7750

8 жыл бұрын

sounds really boggy...my super magna would smoke it...

@georgeR3Roadster

5 жыл бұрын

hey ;-) ;-) try it without clothes on !! another max superfeeling with the wind refreshing the underneath machinery !!!

I love the Rocket. I had 3 of them on my life. I change bikes and then I return to the Rocket simply because it's such a joy to ride. It is heavy when stationary, but on the road you barely feel the weight at all, really well balanced. It has a surprisingly amount of ground clearance, so you really have to push it to scrap the pegs. On the city you rarely go over third gear but on highways you push 5th and leave it there, you wont shift down even when the road starts to climb. However it feels the need of a 6th for long runs, specially to help in fuel consumption department; on the city, if you use it daily as I do, the full tank would last a week, not fuel friendly at all, but for what you get its a nice deal. Triumph is not very good with the accessories and honestly finding mods for the Rocket is not easy and rather expensive, tires and brakes are wasted rather quickly as well. My only advice, is that you always check if the underground parking is open, you will not want to drag it by hand back, on reverse, to the surface on your own.

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

An excellent comment. Thank you. I revisited this bike a few months later and did a video then. I was a lot more confident on it which really helps it come alive... I agree with all your points! Thanks again.

And as for out dragging a 250, with the pipe upgrade I can out drag fireblades and r1's

Rocket 3 does everything, their is nothing like her, she is as unique a bike as you can get! And what would you expect its a Triumph"

What a stunning bike

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

It really was awesome! :-)

I'm glad I got to watch and "experience" your ride on the beast. When I bought my Bonneville last year the salesman asked if I wanted to test ride the Rocket III. I decided to pass on that experience because what I really wanted was something light and easy to ride. Still... I wondered what it would have been like.

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

jffrocks it's always something you should try once... just a great fun experience!

Captain! It is NOT like riding a Harley! I did that for 20 years on different Harleys, and the sensation is quite different. Better or not, well that's up to you. I know where I put my Money if I could choose. ;-) The Rocket is a beast who handles surprisingly well. And so fun!!! Happy new year! John

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info! Yes, maybe I should put in a disclaimer saying that I haven't ridden a Harley, yet hope to, and all my suppositions are pure conjecture based on what I have read in marketing publications, forums and review websites... Yes, I enjoyed the Rocket a lot, and can't see a Harley handling as well, although some argue that the V-Rod is very good...

@johnDukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

I just felt a comment was in good order. You actually say, in the video, that this is probably how it is to ride a Harley. And the V-rod...well, I've tried that one too. Some like it, some do not. I was a bit dissapointed. You know the Harley owners do have a tendency to claim that Harley was first and that all the others are copies...some like the mother, some prefer the daughter! Happy new year! (Sorry, all Harley owners! It's just my opinion!)

Great clip, thanks for putting it together! Now, I have one just like that, only with 12,000 miles on the clock and the pegs a little worn too. Your laughing reminds me of the glorious grin factor delivered with this beast. To be honest it took me a few 1,000 miles to get my heard round it but now she slides around those corners we ease. Yes, at 6'2'' and in reasonable shape, you need to be of a certain physique.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Yes you do! :-) It's a big bike but I'm sure yo get used to it! I loved it, just doesn't fit in to my current way of biking, but I'm sure that it will! :-) Thanks for watching!

Mind set I'm getting one. I went off biking for all but 12 months. Had a Thunderbird 1600 for 3 years I loved it . I then went ahead at doing some enduro rideing thinking I was in my teens , I then realised it hurts alot more in your mid 40s falling off the dam thing.

@CaptainRambunctious

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Yes… definitely better when older…

My old boss had one with straight through exhausts. When he passed you on the motorway it sounded like a bloody Spitfire and spat tiny Blue flames! He also reckoned he had it off the clock a couple of times. Those things are mental.

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

+Hategplus crevice They really are! I got to grips with it better in a later video, as in this one, I was just too scared of it.. Thanks for watching!

@4crevis

8 жыл бұрын

Captain Rambunctious Just subscribed Capt. Brilliant fun!

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you! :-) And thanks for watching.

@georgeR3Roadster

5 жыл бұрын

I had the TOR Triumph exhausts and the people in the surroundings when I did a ride told me each time they heard it coming from far away, not a sharp sizzling bad sound but a profound majestic sound like a HELICOPTER arriving !!!! hahaha, too much joy in afterburning sound also !!! so deep, so overwhelming plopping !!!!

if i didnt allready have one the review would have made me want one ...well done

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

+notrondayt9 You are very lucky! :-)

@notrondayt9

9 жыл бұрын

+Captain Rambunctious Thanks Captain very happy that Triumph are back in business and im able to support them also have a 955 daytona and its a red one so its fast....cheers

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

notrondayt9 Wow! Awesome! :-)

Tried one, loved it. Regretted not riding it before I bought my current bike.

@CaptainRambunctious

6 жыл бұрын

What is your current bike?

@DeluxeChimp

6 жыл бұрын

Harley Davidson - Low Rider S. It will be my last HD.

Thinking of grabbing 1 of these since my nightstorm was totaled. How you compare the 2? I'm big on doing windy roads.

I thoroughly enjoyed your review...you are hilarious but you gave a very good review also. I am contemplating adding the R3 to the stable. I have been looking at this bike for about two years. I currently do some twisties on my 2007 FJR1300. I am looking for a cruiser/roadster and I have landed with the Rocket 3. What do standard maintenance costs run? Thanks and keep doing good honest reviews. Thanks CR

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

John Williamson You're most welcome! Thank you for the kind words. I'd suggest that as it is shaft driven, your standard maintenance costs will be in servicing, tyres and washing the bike... Keeping it nice and shiny will be your most effort. It's lovely and will do twisties if you put a lot of effort in but it might be tiring after a while! I certainly feel that way after a day in the saddle doing twisties on my Thunderbird Storm. However, you can still have a very comfortable days riding which takes no effort when you take it easy... Tyres should last initially up to 6,000 miles on the stock tyres, but Michelins should last longer, up to 10,000 miles. Hope that this helps...

"What a giggle" lmfao 😂😂😂😂

@CaptainRambunctious

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Mr. 'bunctious! You sound like a kid on Christmas morn'! One little twist of the 'go' hand, and you start giggling like a wee lassie. I don't know if I've heard you laugh this much on any other bike. I'm gonna have to go watch more ride reviews to see...

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Watching the vid again, you may be right! I think that the Thunderbird and scrambler make me laugh as much! Oh, and the speed... There's just something about triumphs and the noise they can make!

Sounds great actually !

@andrewdods2236

5 жыл бұрын

aapddd Better with pipes :-)

Love this bike with that 2.3l engine.Never rode 1 though.If I could afford one I will ride among the Harleys just for the heck of it.I don't hate Harleys.It is just the owners that I can't stand sometimes.

I have a rocket 3, owned it for 7 years. One thing I will say is that its very hard to take sharp corners on it, especially hairpins or slightly lesser corners. I ride mine in rural Scotland where the roads are very bendy and sharp, you have to take it easy on the corners there, you just don't know what lies beyond, mud or grit or some tractor parked just round the bend. Don't get me wrong I really know how to ride my rocket, its become second nature to me, but like I say it does not lean over as easy as one might think, after all its not a racing bike, and even if you do lean it over it will peg out very easily, and that can be dangerous. Its designed for cruising on the open road where it comes into its own, nothing will beat it there and I mean NOTHING! All in all, I would not part with it its such a thrill, and I have had many bikes in my life.

@martind349

5 жыл бұрын

Think of the little one Paul

@georgeR3Roadster

5 жыл бұрын

yes that is true ! it has a big inertia but once it's riding it rides like a pedal bike hahaha, so sweet ! also when driving at very low speed, in a parking lot for example, and just turning a bit ... never use the front brake while turning ! It accelerates like a rocket ( lol ) and drives like a charm ! Brakes are very strong reacting. I did 10 liters per 100 km ...... Yes, in the SHARP corners or the round-abouts you cannot take them with speed like a sports bike, you must keep the weight in attention, just easy turn keeping the bike as vertical as possible .... it's all about inertia !!! Cheers !!

thats my next bike love the triumph rocket 3 cant wait

@CaptainRambunctious

4 жыл бұрын

john rutkowsky love it too but I reckon the new one out next month will be something more!!

@rutkowsky1000

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainRambunctious what year is that one in video gonna get me one in the spring

@CaptainRambunctious

4 жыл бұрын

john rutkowsky that’s a 2014 model sir.

@rutkowsky1000

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainRambunctious thanks

Excellent

you can "wheelie" it in any gear at any rpm. just snap the throttle open and the front tire WILL leave the ground. snap it too hard, though, and you'll find yourself skidding down the road feet first, flat on your back, with almost 400 kilos of steel and iron on your chest. i have an '07 Rocket III Classic since new, and i'm still a little afraid of it - at least, afraid enough to treat it with respect. the nice thing about all that torque? as you discovered, you don't have to downshift or even really put your wrist into it to pass cars on a highway. just roll on it moderately, and you'll back off long before you reach the bike's limit (unless you're brain damaged.) edit: also, as you discovered, it only feels heavy when you're lifting it off the kick stand. it really does handle like a bike half it's size. in fact, that was one of the selling points for me. at the time i bought it, i'd tested Victorys and Harleys. (i won't ride a rice grinder - my Harley-loving brother would strangle me.) the Harleys handled okay, but the Victory i tested was like a greyhound bus in comparison. if you haven't done so already, check out Jerry "Motorman" Paladino's youtube page here: kzread.info/dron/f88EFO_GdwPw7XnVBl_0Iw.html after learning the techniques he teaches, i can turn figure 8's inside four standard parking spaces (5.5 meters by 9.75 meters) all day long. the Triumph engineers got the steering geometry perfect for that bike.

@CaptainRambunctious

5 жыл бұрын

What an awesome post! Thank you. Really informative from someone who owns one! :-) I'll take a look at that youtube channel... I'm looking forward to riding the new Rocket sometime! :-)

@myrryxmas

5 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainRambunctious thanks for the reply! as Motorman likes to say, people will spend $30,000 on a motorcycle but hesitate to drop even $150 learning how to ride it correctly. the DVDs are great - that's where i started - but it all came together for me when i took one of his classes that a couple of former NJSP motor officers taught for him.

Nice over view of the Bike cap lol

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Charlstin Yeung Thank you, I'm glad you liked it... :-) Thanks for watching...

Watching this again. I prefer the Rocket lll Roadster to the new Rocker lll R. I'd love to own one.

@CaptainRambunctious

4 жыл бұрын

1990 they’re quite the beast! Should be cheaper now. I did another video a little later on where I explore it’s performance a bit more. I was quite intimidated when I first rode this!

What you called bar end weights are actually vibration isolators to cancel handle bar vibrations. I own a 2016....

@CaptainRambunctious

6 жыл бұрын

I learn something all the time! I love motorbikes! :-)

@ttrguy9952

6 жыл бұрын

Me too Captain!!! My Thruxton R has Zero miles on it because of the New England weather here. The Rocket will be out this weekend for sure. Great vids Sir and you do it well!!! I would love to come and visit the Mother Country and ride there!!! Cheers!

Hi, sftill waiting for your Triumph America review!

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

haoudzenijakkaa My local dealer now has one as a demo so it's next in my sights! Don't worry. It's still on the drawing board! :-)

Hahaha! at 4:44 did you say Fuck a Duck! lol, I haven't heard that in a while, awesome bit of kit it's 60kg heavier than mine, shit! there very nimble for a big bike, mind you so is mine,Some people have complained about them pulling to the left slightly under hard acceleration, Crikey indeed sir! well done great video, RSMF.

@CaptainRambunctious

10 жыл бұрын

I did! It's one of my mother's choicest words... They pull left? I find it rocks right when revving it. Ah well, amazing machine, just not at all practical for me at the moment! It was surprisingly nimble once it was moving over about 10 mph... Glad you enjoyed it!

I would appreciate your opinion. The storm or the rocket? Which would you buy?

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

The storm because I have long legs and the foot pegs are further forwards, the Rev range is better, fuel economy is better and the handle bars are lower which I felt more perfect for my size. I'd try both though as just because the storm fits me perfectly, the rocket might be your type! Both are amazing bikes and the rocket pulls like nothing else! :-)

Had a Rocket for three years, okay but I own a Storm now and am much happier.

@robertyoung5678

5 жыл бұрын

Hey why did you not really like the rocket 3 ??? The storm is a really nice bike !!

I see they forwent the off center filler cap. Is it inline front to back or across? Guess I'll have to look up the specs. The way you talk reminds me of my VMAX was when you give it wrist. The difference was the Max has vboost. And at 6 grand the afterburners kick in. And just hang on. Glad you had a good time. Thanks Cap 👍

@CaptainRambunctious

Жыл бұрын

It’s dead centre I believe!

@peterford9369

Жыл бұрын

@@CaptainRambunctious Yes sir, that's what I saw. I know you were so taken aback with the power,. You were in limbo with how much umph it had. Umph, as in Triumph. But i watched your ride with Bigglesworth, and your bobber doesn't seem a slouch in itself. You really have it lookin, Tally Ballysweet. And you did keep the pace with Bigglesworth on his new, Tlllruxton R? , Is it? Y'all had a blast, and that's good. Byeeee 👍

@CaptainRambunctious

Жыл бұрын

@@peterford9369 I did keep pace! He could rinse me in the corners which is why he’s happy behind because if I get round the corner, he’ll happily do it… we do have fun!

I want it next to my other fantasy a Honda valkyrie both 2018`s

@CaptainRambunctious

6 жыл бұрын

Crikey! That's quite some fantasy! Great fun though! Don't forget to watch my later Rocket hooning video as I tend to thrash it a bit more... Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!

If you're careful, you can just let them idle and they have enough torque to slowly move at walking pace with the clutch fully out.

@PeterScott32

4 жыл бұрын

spot on , you can let the clutch out in 5th gear and she will pull away

It sounds like a tiny Cummins! This is my new favorite bike.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Superb! I don't doubt you! It's is quite a machine! Thanks for watching.

@exxusdrugstore300

9 жыл бұрын

Captain Rambunctious It was my pleasure.

I'd love to buy one. They do sell them here in Hawaii but you have to buy it sight unseen. I've never been too happy about doing that.

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

No, I can understand that. What are your criteria? If it ticks all the boxes, then go for it! You only live once... That is if you can afford it of course. No point losing your house...

@mochi65

7 жыл бұрын

Captain Rambunctious ya know I think I agree. I've only seen video of the roadster. Do you know of a video review of the tourer version?

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I don't know if any. Most dealers only stock the roadsters as demos so I haven't managed to find one. If I see one though I plan to ride it. Too many people ask me about the touring version. I can only imagine it just feels a little heavier due to the extra 40kgs or so due to the panniers and screen etc. Must be more comfortable though... again, I wouldn't worry about the differences as it's still the same bike. Might be worth asking shadetree surgeon what he thinks as he's pretty much done everything you can to a Rocket... Good luck!

@mochi65

7 жыл бұрын

Captain Rambunctious actually i found out today that it's a bit different. The roadster is about 150bhp and the touring is about 100bhp.

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

Crikey!! Really?! Well then what I would do is put panniers and a screen on the Roadster... Simple.

Captain Just to clear something up in your Video, the Rocket doesn't have "Bar End Weights". The are elastomeric vibration isolators to get rid of handle bar vibrations from the engine. They work as designed. I rode without them on my Rocket and my hands went numb.... Just an FYI Sir!

Great video, I accidentally marked one of your comments as spam, stupid iPhone and fingers. I so very much desire one of these bikes.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

+DuckwalkSupreme :-) They are very good! Having ridden it a few more times, I think it handles much better. Just takes a while to get used to it if you haven't ridden something that size before! :-)

I know you are talking for the video, but do you do that when you are just out riding? I know I do. Ive got a T-Bird Storm by the way. The RIII is probably the only bike I would trade mine for. I would definitely buy one if I had the extra money.

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

I do indeed talk to myself even when not recording! It keeps me sane and calm when there are so many tosspots around! 😊 Thanks for watching and for the comment! Enjoy your T Bird! I know I enjoyed mine whilst I had it!

My m8 road king is almost 1900 cc's that's what apx . 400 cc's off. Thats plenty of power...

Your classic English accent is excellent sir.

this video was one of the the reasons i took a Rocket III out for a test ride.....and bought one!

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to hear! Well done! :-) I hope you are still enjoying it!

So i started riding on a 125, 3 years ago now. Went to a GSX 650F a year later, and i was scouting through for my next bike. I was deadset between the Daytona 675, or a 2010-2011 S1000RR. I knew about the rocket, but i got the chance to ride it a week ago. I've ridden cruisers before, ranging from a 400 shadow to a 1500 vulcan, and...i can see why one would enjoy them, but they weren't for me, not by a long shot. BUT GODDAMN THE ROCKET MADE ME GIGGLE LIKE AN IDIOT. And i want one now, but it's slightly over my budget, i found the cheapest one with good K's on it near me for $14000...while a 2010 s1000rr with 14000k's i could get for $10000.....but modded, these things look...uhhhh. i could go for a couple more months of saving, i think haha. Thanks for the vid!

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

TheSpyChecker You're welcome! They are an absolute hoot!!

I read that the Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster is 2,500 or 98.3 inches long which is huge. Is this true?

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

It's 1695mm wheelbase. which is 66.7"... All the stats are here: www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/motorcycles/cruisers/rocket/2016/rocket-iii-roadster/variants/rocket-iii-roadster

I am a die hard Victory rider but I could easily see myself on one of these.

@CaptainRambunctious

6 жыл бұрын

They are great fun! I did another Rocket video called Hooning on a rocket 3, have a look? Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

Them bikes are just mental

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

They're amazing once you mildly tame them! Check my later hoon on a rocket video... Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

@chrisrag1346

8 жыл бұрын

I'd love to have a go on one, but don't think I'd even be able to hold one up! They are just one massive amazing beast of a bike. toodle pip

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

Chris Sugar Only at a standstill. The weight is surprisingly low down, so as soon as you are moving you are ok! :-)

@martind349

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisrag1346 "toodle pip." We don't have that in Brooklyn but there is a poem about thirty purple birds. Look it up. It has a punch-line ending.

39psi in the front completely negates the bar pulling in the corners and transforms the handling... great review

@CaptainRambunctious

5 жыл бұрын

In that case it's what I always think... Demo bikes never have the correct tyre pressures... I always take my tyre gauge with me before I demo bikes now, because theyre always about 10psi too low... Dealers need to look after the demo bikes better... Thanks for the advice. Should help others! TBH!

Not too dissimilar reaction as I had :) I went and bought one and I ain't a cruiser lover...the wife loves it on the back and I love it when she isn't! Once you get used to it you'll be very surprised what you can do with it....I do ride outs with sports bike riders on the twisties and I scrap the pegs a little too easily...it's got a fair lean angle considering what it is but you are a little on the edge when riding with others on sports/adventure bikes...any time lost coming into corners is soon gained back coming out of them though :) So....has it left you wanting more?

@CaptainRambunctious

10 жыл бұрын

Yes, but no. I thought it was an amazing machine and great fun, just not practical for my needs. Too big and thirsty... But yes, if money was no object and I didn't need a bike for filtering / lane splitting, then it would certainly be on my list! :-)

@Kaivalaginiviti

10 жыл бұрын

Captain Rambunctious I wouldn't have it as my only bike, I have a Ktm Sm-t too for my everyday work horse ;)

I would like to see some slow speed maneuvers, like doing figure eights in a 30ft x 20ft box without putting your foot down.. Whats the slow speed turning radius? What i'm getting at is that anybody can ride a bike fast, but slow speed is a little tougher

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

I did some on my later Rocket video... I could try the bike again and record some slow manoeuvres if you like. Quite easy to balance as the weight is so low down. Will see next year. Happy New Year!

@hennienijrolder9075

8 жыл бұрын

Well. Good question. Slow speed 8 in a box like that size... In the Netherlands it is part of the motor cycle examinations. But then you usually drive a small custom like a ltd450. And it was quite some time ago since I practiced that. Anyhow. As I wanted to be able to handle my bike completely I went to a big parking and tried. Not good. Very not good. With all the extra's my Rocket X is 400 kg. I had to lift it again. Luckily no damage. I think I was to unstable and insecure. Than I asked a driving instructor for some advise. The bike is to long. Sitting quite straight up will not work. But with a little more speed you can give the bike a side slope.... And the radius decreases. Starting with bigger 8 I worked back to the box of 9x6 m'. Maybe that I do get a little outside the box somewhere but in general it is possible. But you need to be on higher speed, than it is possible. And after a while trying it gets quit a kick. Turning on the road in one time is still a challenge :-)

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

Hennie Nijrolder A sad story but a useful one! i though that as long as you rode the biting point of the clutch and dragged the rear brake, this works on all bikes... I've certainly seen some Harley riders do quite extraordinary slow manoeuvres! Sorry to hear you dropped it but glad it's ok! Will still see if I can give it a go on another Rocket myself sometime so that I can see... :-) Tally bally Ho!

@hennienijrolder9075

8 жыл бұрын

Sad. A little. Big guy. Big bike. And see it goes down in slow motion. Oeps. Lifting the bike was more shamefully. 😏 And a big lift of course..... And the clutch and rear break are basic. You drag it round. More or less. Without rear break would be to much a challenge. I think. And like to see the video from the Milwaukee twins. Maybe I will learn something. Always good to look how anybody else does it.

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

Hennie Nijrolder Always good..

I was laughing with you! Ha ha haaa!

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

That's good! Most people laugh at me! ;-) Thank you for watching!

Whats the mpg on these? I would like one.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

threepot Completely hooning, about 35mpg, and when just bimbling about at 60mph around 48mpg...

@zimtuff

5 жыл бұрын

I regularly get 7l/100klms up to about 140kph. Above that it will start to climb. Long periods at 160 kph it will drink about 8-9/100

What a beast! How much did the fuel gauge move in your short jaunt?

@CaptainRambunctious

10 жыл бұрын

Not much actually, although I reckon you'd get much better than 40?

@Kaivalaginiviti

10 жыл бұрын

Captain Rambunctious My average MPG on my 2014 R3R is 35...best I've had is 45 on a long run and worst is 25 when hooning about being a pratt

@CaptainRambunctious

10 жыл бұрын

Mark Buck I can imagine! :-)

@Dumptheclutchevo

9 жыл бұрын

Mark Buck yeah I got 45mpg on a ride up to Dallas one time, could probably push 50 if you didn't accelerate hard at all, but it's just so damn difficult not to! Right now I'm only getting 20mpg :( as I sit in traffic every day, a 10 miles commute takes 35 minutes… It's still a massive blast to open it up when there's a gap in traffic though, feel that back end sliding around (although it's not helping the mpg I'm sure! haha)

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

evo moto It would scare the living daylights out of me if the back end was sliding around behind me on this!! You're more of a man that I am! :-) Time to watch some of your vids methinks! :-) Tally Bally Ho!

I currently ride a hd came from BMW . I luv guzzis & triumphs too, but dealers are too scarce for my taste. Hd dealerships are worldwide. 700 apx in America alone. I luv all motorcycles but dealer network is my 1st concern.

@CaptainRambunctious

5 жыл бұрын

Very true... If you need the dealer support where you are, then that's a mistake by the companies who don't nurture their dealers... Thanks for your point and for watching!

@paulenglish5389

5 жыл бұрын

And the same in mainland Europe I've seen it in action, leaving uk with big nail in my mates Harley tyre ,send a text from a ferry at 8:30pm to Rotterdam Harley by 9pm it's sorted bike is picked up 9am next day as we land then coffee while puncture is fixed I was a spectator on my 05 triumph speedmaster and we both wondered would I have got the same treatment but ten years on I ain't had to test that yet 🇬🇧🇺🇸

@zimtuff

5 жыл бұрын

@@paulenglish5389 Why would you need a dealership to fix a tyre? Any bike tyre shop can do that

Is it faster than the Kawasaki H2, what's the top speed.

@andrewdods2236

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Seekers No. about 250 odd km/h

Hi Cpt, Do you think you will take out the new Rocket anytime soon?

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

Good morning. Um, what new Rocket? It's being discontinued due to EU rulings isn't it?

@googleuser2082

7 жыл бұрын

Captain Rambunctious Ow. I read online last week that a new Rocket 3 was going to be released in 2017. Maybe I got my wires crossed with a Nasa article

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

Google User Ha! Maybe, but maybe you're right.. They're keeping that very secret if they do... It will have to be heavily shackled to get it to pass the EU4 emissions tests though... Maybe a supercharger would help! ;-)

The closest Triumph dealer is about 180 miles away from where I am so I have too depend on you for my Triumph information ,I have a Honda VTX 1300S and it is top heavy so I was wondering if you remember how top heavy that one was ??

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

It feels a bit top heavy below 5mph, but light as a feather above that.. So excellent to ride. :-)

@russellcupples2170

8 жыл бұрын

But not to bad below 5 MPH??

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

Russell Cupples Not too bad... Just a bit more concentration needed, but that's the same with all bigger bikes.

@russellcupples2170

8 жыл бұрын

I understand

@DanaBloom

7 жыл бұрын

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Hi Cap! Is the Rocket III still relevant in 2017. Seems like Triumph has stopped spending on the marketing on this brilliant model. Is an update on the cards just like the 2016 updates to the other models?

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

Rajesh Khairajani it's being discontinued due to it not being able to pass the Euro4 emissions requirements. There are no rumours of a replacement yet but I wouldn't count on it. They said the same about a 765 Daytona and it now looks like March next year for that. It will depend on whether they think a newer model of Rocket will sell...

@georgeR3Roadster

5 жыл бұрын

I really do NOT understand ( as I am not a specialist technician ) why it cann't pass the euro 4 emissions requirements !!! it has fuel injection electronicaly controled and 2 spark plugs per cylinder ...... that would be perfect no ??? @@CaptainRambunctious

@CaptainRambunctious

5 жыл бұрын

I believe that it still gives too much emissions out due to needing a larger cat. However, there is a new Rocket coming... Shhh.... @@georgeR3Roadster

@georgeR3Roadster

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah ?????????????????????????????? @@CaptainRambunctious

@CaptainRambunctious

5 жыл бұрын

@@georgeR3Roadster Yup. Announced soon. Ver different. Still big engine. Lighter though... Think mash up between the Rocket 3 and a Diavel...

more then any super in depth and eloquent review i feel like your giddy giggling and excitable noises make me want to buy the bike more then anything. do you feel like the power is excessive? im a tall guy and am tossing up between this and a thunderbird

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

Hmm... The power isn#t excessive. The handling of the 2 bikes is similar. I loved my Thunderbird Storm, but if you have the money, then I think that you have to have the Rocket for even a small part of your life... :-) You will have a little more legroom on the Thunderbird though, so try both if you can...

@grievoustulip3100

7 жыл бұрын

Captain Rambunctious it would seem the only way forward is to have a good test ride of them both. Cheers for the reply mate

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

GrievousTulip you're welcome! I'm afraid so but at least you should now know what to look for... 😊

Hemel boy then...fun reviews by the way

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

bernard Webb Thank you! Not quite, Aylesbury... Thank you for watching! Hope you continue to enjoy!

@tindrum

9 жыл бұрын

Captain Rambunctious ahh, of course, nice to see Hemel through a crash helmet again, I was a motorcycle courier in the Eighties..mental job, 70,000miles one year on a 650 Silverwing! Former Hemelite too.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

bernard Webb That's quite some riding! I lived in Hemel for a year. Quite a nice place! Some excellent shops!

No question it's a beast. They say it gets bad mpg?

@CaptainRambunctious

5 жыл бұрын

i think that I got about 40mpg with it... Is that bad for such a beast?

@donkramer2579

5 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainRambunctious not at all

@zimtuff

5 жыл бұрын

It's actually quite frugal when you consider bikes half the size use 10-20% less. Bikes like Harleys really use the fuel at high rpm's. An R3 needs to be doing above 140kph before the consumption rises.

They are a great laugh , sadly i cat afford one

actually 15Kg lighter than my Harley but looks massively bigger and a total blast to ride :)

@CaptainRambunctious

10 жыл бұрын

If it's lighter than your Harley, then try one. I think that all Harley riders should at least try a Thunderbird Storm and Rocket III. I know someone who's now on their 8th Rocket III! Great great fun... Just doesn't tick the boxes for my uses, but for a giggle, it's outrageous!

@HepcatHarley

10 жыл бұрын

its only downpoint for me is its lack of traditionality regarding looks. I'll always be a 50's throwback I'm afraid :)

@CaptainRambunctious

10 жыл бұрын

Hepcat Harley As is evident in Calm Biker's video! ;-) Far be it for me to tell others what to think and do! I have a hard enough time deciding for myself! ;-)

Have these bikes had all the problems sorted? Shaft, electrical, head gaskets etc.

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid that I don't know about the problems, but as this is the last year they are produced, I would have hoped so...

@zimtuff

5 жыл бұрын

The problems were exaggerated and often caused by poor work at dealerships. Where the dealers were competent, the complaints were few and far between. Another problem is some people buy these bikes purely for hard and fast take offs causing clutch, tyre and sometimes gearbox problems. When they have had their 10000 miles of fun, they are put up for sale and some other poor bastard gets stuck with the poor reliability. If you get a well maintained bike, it should serve you well. I'm a happy 10 year 100000klm owner.

What county is this?

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

East Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire (the Chilterns mostly...)

@robertbrandywine

8 жыл бұрын

It's nice. Gives you a bit of up-and-down, too.

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

Robert Brandywine Everyone likes a bit of up and down...

blody hell thats bigger than a goldwing engine so bassically you are riding two 120 bonnevilles strapped together

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

Not really, it's a triple! Each cylinder is 767cc! There isn't really anything like it.. If you liked the bike do watch my later ride on it, called Hooning on the Rocket 3... I had got used to it by then and had a lot of fun. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-)

@georgeR3Roadster

5 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainRambunctious kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYV6rcFyo6-ahJM.html

360kg is how many stone? that engine is bigger than a 6 cylinder Goldwing? wow.

@CaptainRambunctious

Жыл бұрын

56st 10lbs… yup! Amazing bike. The new Rocket 3 is even bigger

I love the content and style of your reviews, but I think I'd got motion sickness within 2 1/2 minutes.

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

Dave 646 yes, sometimes the helmet cam is hard to stabilise... i find it depends what you are watching it on. In a TV or bigger screen it's worse than on an iPad or phone... Thanks for trying to watch though!

So, would you buy one ?

@CaptainRambunctious

5 жыл бұрын

Not with a better new one coming out!

I'm a beginner rider and I'm thinking buying this one, I guess it would suit me, I'm 6'2. But after watching some of the reviews I'm not sure if it's a good idea, some people say it's not that easy to ride it, some say it's very comfortable and pretty easy . I'd like to know what is your opinion on it? cheers

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

+uniteehumaine Um, it's a tricky one. I think that as long as you concentrate hard on your slipping of the clutch and dragging the rear brake when slow riding and turning, you should be fine. Once going more than 5mph say, it's a lot easier to ride, just feels heavy at very slow speeds... It's when you are distracted at slow speeds that you are likely to drop it... I would say test ride it. It would easily suit your needs, and is very comfortable, but I would just question having one as a novice, purely for the slow riding part. The again, practise that a lot before you get the bike and you will be a lot better than experienced riders who never practise anymore.... It's a brilliant bike and if it flicks your switch, then go for it! :-)

@uniteehumaine

8 жыл бұрын

cheers pal! appreciate that you took your time to answer! I think I will go for it and take it easy until I get used to its weight and way of handling. thanks again!

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

uniteehumaine Sounds like a perfect idea! Enjoy! :-)

@onlylexus

8 жыл бұрын

+uniteehumaine I suggest that as a beginner rider that you do not get a Rocket 3, I would wait until you have more experience with bigger bikes or medium ones up to the rocket 3. I have ridden bikes all my life, starting many years ago with scooters and then progressed onto a BSA bantam 125 cc, (a very long time ago) that was easy to ride and very light. As I got older I went onto 600 cc bikes that were heavier, I learnt a lot about counter steering on these, like on my Triumph Bonneville. The last 5 years I have been riding the Rocket 3, even for me that was quite a move up in power and weight. First thing I noticed on getting the rocket was its weight, especially when it was static and not moving. You have to make sure that its balanced at all times even when mounting it, also when coming to a stop or on uneven ground or on a hill start that turns to the left or right immediately, that is where one could drop it as you pull away, but you get used to it. Once I got used to its weight and my mind was mentally aware of how planning ahead was vital, the whole thing became second nature to me. The rocket will just about stand its self up once you get to 5mph, such is its low centre of gravity, what with most of the weight being low down, so yes after you set off its no problem. Just be aware that when stopping you need to be centred and well upright and look for the camber at the stopping point on the roads surface. If you are physically strong anyway this should be no problem for you. If you are looking for a bike that you can throw through the corners, then this is not the bike you want, its a cruiser after all. That is not to say that it will not corner well, it does in fact, but you have to make sure you are prepared for it and counter steer hard and then let the rest come to you. Having ridden my rocket the length of lands-end to the highlands of Scotland and more, I would not ride anything else. The feeling of power and stability and the rush factor is like nothing I have ever known or ridden in my long life. In fact after riding countless bikes The Rocket 3 is the one I shall always ride from now on. But, having said that, I would not advise a beginner biker to start with one, they need to gain some experience with medium bikes first then maybe after a couple of years, try the Rocket 3. Owning one is something that you never stop having to talk about, people stop me all the time to take photos, usually with them on it and me taking the picture. Mine has all the extras, the whole lot! and I keep it shining and pristine. If you get one your life will change and you will never stop talking about it, because they want to know what it is, as can be seen from my long drawn out essay here!!! Hahha. Good Look mate, I hope you own the Rocket one day, you will never look back, but just be careful though and take your time. Making a bike go fast is something that any fool can do, but making it stop fast is where the skill comes in. The bigger the harder.

@uniteehumaine

8 жыл бұрын

Paul, thank you very much for your advise mate! I will definitely consider that. I started on a 600cc honda hornet, got used to that, but it seems too small in size for me. I will try to learn more about handling it in lower speeds and take it from there. I'm not too much of a speed freak, I get the speed part from other hobbies when skydiving and base jumping :) I like the idea of just cruising in the countryside, listening to music, and enjoy the scenery, letting my thoughts go far away. And yes, rocket 3 is something I always dreamed of since I saw it for the 1st time few years ago. One of these days mate..:)

I have a 2005 rocket and I was very tentative, after ridding a H/D sportster around 35 yrs ago when I was discharged from the Navy, let me tell you their is nothing like it and once you take your time and get used to her you will never be able to honestly replace her.So if you are one of those riders that like to try out different rides, don't buy a ROCKET 3 "Divorce Her For What?

nice only straight what about curves?

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

It does go around curves very nicely but you have to put effort it. You need to tip it in and then hold it over through the corner. However, it does flick nicely one way and the other. It is definitely not a sports bike but it goes amazingly with that engine! :-) Does that answer your question?

@kuhtreiwer

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks, i guess ,i have to make a Testdrive

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

kuhtreiwer A testride would always be the better option anyway... Good luck and happy riding!

You have got to do more videos .

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

+Russell Cupples Thank you! I've done a few more. If you click on my name and then videos... I've also done a more recent Rocket ride where I'm a little less scared of the bike... kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYV6rcFyo6-ahJM.html Thanks for watching and commenting... Happy New Year!

@russellcupples2170

8 жыл бұрын

Well I haven't found anyone I'd rather talk about motorcycles .The way you do it is well it's just good

@CaptainRambunctious

8 жыл бұрын

Russell Cupples Thank you.

Thats nothing i just hired a bmw for 49 pound ;) hear hear what a jolly video

@CaptainRambunctious

6 жыл бұрын

tony edwards ha! Thanks Tony... thanks for watching!

Big shout out to Hemel Triumph

@CaptainRambunctious

7 жыл бұрын

I do try!

Ye gods what a monster. 'Bigger engine than a Honda Civic'? I think it's got a bigger engine than 80 percent of vehicles on the road today...... The pistons must be the diameter of drainpipes.......

@CaptainRambunctious

10 жыл бұрын

The same size as the cylinders in a 7.2L Dodge Viper! :-)

@bloodyhell451

10 жыл бұрын

Captain Rambunctious I can quite believe it. I was actually at a Triumph dealer last weekend and I saw one on the forecourt. Bloody hell! But I'd rather have the speed Triple. To quote BVG - 'what a Jizz machine ! I want one. That or a GSXR. Thinks.... must pass full bike test and 'code de la route'. What a pain.

@CaptainRambunctious

10 жыл бұрын

vitaly deuterium But it will all be worth it old chap! :-)

@itchyfeet21

9 жыл бұрын

The bikes pistons are the same diametre as those of a Dodge Viper NAS car. That is what inspired the bikes build when John Bloor watched some racing while in the states.

A friend has one, and has no problem handling the bike, in fact we go thru "S" Curves just for fun at speed not less than 85 km/h. You make me doubt your ability, not being able to handle the Rocket III.

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon sir. I take what you say. It was after all the first time I'd ridden such a large bike . I have ridden it again recently. Feel free to watch that vid and see if you are of the same opinion. Thanks for watching.

Sounds like a diesel, must be an inline thing.

Good video but the shaking made me sick... next time I would suggest you use the chest harness...

@CaptainRambunctious

9 жыл бұрын

jean-marie piaget Thanks. Sorry about that. I don't have the chest harness, so it will have to wait I'm afraid. But thanks for watching!

@philbuglass4857

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree with this... Having the camera on the helmet is very off-putting when you are riding. The normal - and *necessary* - head movements are exaggerated in the video, and especially when the viewer is sitting still...