Comments on: 2023 Triumph Rocket 3 R | Road Test Review

By: Rider Magazine

Rider Magazine — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:47:06 +0000

In reply to Hugh.

Admittedly, our test was done in November and December, but in Southern California where we had some warm or mild days. We mostly rode the Rocket 3 R with riding jeans, so not thick pants that would shield our legs from the heat. When engine heat is a problem, we say as much. When it isn’t, we don’t. That being said, any large engine will radiate heat on a hot day in traffic – there is no way to avoid that.

By: Hugh

Hugh — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:15:41 +0000

Once again you miss the elephant in the room I had the first generation rocket 3 and got rid of it after the first 85 degree day in traffic. The heat was unbearable, I mean scalding. What is the heat like now on the new model. No testers talk about engine heat anymore as for a lot of bikes especially large engined ones they are incredibly hot..

By: Rider Magazine

Rider Magazine — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:54:08 +0000

In reply to William R. Black III. No, but the Rocket 3 GT has a taller windscreen, a more comfortable two-up seat, a passenger backrest, and forward controls. Check Triumph's website to see what luggage options, if any, are available.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:42:59 +0000

In reply to Pedro. And NO ONE will ever look at either one of those and think that they're more badass than a Rocket 3.

By: William R. Black III

William R. Black III — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:26:55 +0000

Does the Rocket come also with a fairing and hard bags ???

By: Mocha Sterns

Mocha Sterns — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:59:22 +0000

You hit the nail on the head. I can’t get over the headlights and it is out of character with the rest of the styling. I don’t want a mushed in one like the Diavel either. Both of these cruisers have ruined it for me with the front end styling.

By: Rider Magazine

Rider Magazine — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:25:55 +0000

In reply to Peter Humphries. We got 30 mpg - that throttle is hard to resist! Can't comment on long-term ownership costs because we had it only a few weeks.

By: Peter Humphries

Peter Humphries — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:22:05 +0000

Good technical review with dyno testing at rear wheel. Did not see MPG in your review, how it was to ride in rain, & clean?
How much is it to Maintain in a year at 10,000, or 20,000 miles?
How about long term testing revenue, over a year of living with It’s benefits, and fables?

By: Pedro

Pedro — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 18:13:08 +0000

A couple of bikes makes more torque: The Energica Ego RS and Ribelli make 159 ft pounds of torque – available at 0 rpm. Electric yes, but mass produced and ready for your garage.

By: Derrick Haynes

Derrick Haynes — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 09:28:58 +0000

There are supercharged after market version available in the UK from TTS 316bhp & 286ft/lb