Triumph Rocket III reviews

This is an absolute engineering marvel. The H-D riders are suffering from engine envy. What a magnificent machine. Not a bike for the mild or meek. This monster requires constant attention while riding and strength of upper body. Very, very quick. Extremely responsive throttle and very smooth at speed. Large 240 mm rear tire taakes getting used to as it wants to stand back up in the curves but with practice you can overcome that feeling. Worth every cent I paid for it, and more. You will GRIN when you ride this bad boy. Show less

Riding since 1971 at age 4. I thought off-road would be forever then @18 the sport bikes until this year. Cruising can be so rewarding with this bike and no sacrifice if I choose to change up to a 1/4 mile set-up. No compromises can be found with this bike. Comfortable using 100% of the tread and occasional grind on the peg feelers. Show less

I have had my Rocket for 1 year now, I have put exactly 5500 miles on it to date. I returned it to the dealer once for an idle correction, otherwise it has been problem free. The Rocket is a good fit for big guys. It gets you away from the V-twin norm and has more power than most bikes on the road, definitely the most power in its class. Show less

Returning from Afghanistan for some R&R I picked this Rocket on the 22nd of March. The dealer was great in setting it up, had to order the Phantom Black / Sunset Red in from Charleston, SC, came in that morning, they had it ready for me to ride out by middle afternoon. Everything about this bike is BIG! The engine, fuel tank, and rear tire matches the personality of this bike. Couldn't see to buy a Harley as those engines are too small, I am very happy with the Triumph, also have a 2006 Gold Wing, now I have the best of both worlds. One thing in getting off and on this bike the possibility exist for scratching the paint with your belt buckle, I went ahead and bought the rubber lower tank pad to protect against that, I highly recommend that it be one of the first items you put on the bike. Show less

This is it! The most fun I ever had with my clothes on! A little nervous at first still get that tingly feeling when I twist the throttle. A few modifications and it makes 165 HP and 170FtLb. Only had the computer open the secondarys once. I was doing 500 in fourth, twisted the grip 3/4, then to full after about a second and now doing 70 the computer opened the secondaries and holding on for dear life, in under 2 seconds 105, front end a foot in the air and a 240 size stripe the whole way! Show less

11,000 miles and all I did was change oil. I have ridden up to 600 miles in a day without being exhausted. I could have gone further but I was traveling with a couple of other riders who were beat. This bike is pure fun and there is nothing like the acceleration. Got cought in a rain storm and was forced to ride for almost 150 miles. The bike was very solid and I had total confidence in it. It is still stock with only leather lyke bags added. Great performance with out any work at all. Show less

I've been driving a Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 for the last 2 years and love it. The Rocket 3 on the other hand is faster, more agile, feels much lighter and is almost as fun as a Hayabusa with the lower (Cruiser) insurance rates. I still have the Kawasaki but it's not gettin' much riding time due to the Triumph. Absolutely a must have. Great fit and finish. Show less

I bought my Cardinal Red Rocket in July and 7 months later I'm still absolutely loving it. The pull in second gear is the best feeling you can have outside the bedroom. As a tall guy, I can look silly on other bikes, but not on the Rocket. It's a beast. Lots of admiring looks when I'm tooling around town, which of course is what we all crave. It won't disappoint. Show less

Unfortunately, there is no word in the English language that describes how awesome this bike is in every aspect! From the looks to the comfort to the handling to the price; There is nothing like a Rocket 3 anywhere on Earth! It gets a 6-Star Rating in my book. I've been riding since 1982 and have ridden almost every type of bike including most Harleys and there are no two or three bikes combined that could combine all of the attributes of this bike. Every time I even think about riding my Rocket, I just smile from ear to ear! The totally unique look with that big fat 240 in the rear is so cool! The power and smoothness of the engine is incredible and the way it carves through the turns in the mountains is unbelievable! I can blow every stock bike away in the straights and keep up with most sport bikes in the curves! They can't believe my bike is stock! Show less

My second but last bike! Easy to drive! I started cycling this year (never before touched motorbike) and have really enjoyed this bike. I would highly recommend it. Show less