How many of you bought the Roadster & added bags plus a shield?

Chris Kelley said:

@C908

From what I understand there's nothing different about the R3T and R3R engines except the tune. Exhaust, transmission, and drive are all the same. You should be able to get all the power back after getting the cable and uploading the proper drivers for a stock R3T. Then if you're looking for a little bit more you can make changes to the air intake, and exhaust (The TORS slip-ons give her a nice growl and are cheap). Of course these changes will again require additional tuning tweaks, but unless you go off the wall you'll probably be able to find someone else who's set up the same config.

So when it comes down to it, it's just the details that matter between the two models. I liked the aesthetics of the Roadster better, and the foot peg positioning gave me the impression I could ride her a bit more aggressively. However I've also got some Hardstreet bags, the tall sissy bar, and the same screen Rick and Mitzy have on her. As others have said the R3T comes configured for longer rides, but at heart its the same bike and is easily capable of as much raw power as the R3R with very little effort. The best advice I can think of is to find one of each version, sit on it, and see which one speaks to you.

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Thanks so much for the information, it will be interesting to see which one I prefer once I have the oppourtunity to ride both. While I like the look of the Roadster I can't overlook that the Tourer model has a lot of features I like.

Totally agree with what @GPMAZ says. Better to be all torque than all talk.

Well, I'll put my ten cents in again because I can't write just two cents worth. Having owned a Valkyrie I can't believe you wouldn't be happy with the R3T's ride and performance. The top end is less on the R3T because of the factory limiting 117 MPH vs 130 MPH and..... I have found the second gear spirt on the Rocket is a little less than the Valkyrie. When you hit 2nd on the Valkyrie it would move. Not that the Rocket doesn't, but in my opinion not quite as well. I believe this is due to the timing being retarded by Triumph in the first 3 gears. This is why am anxious to see how my GI pro ATRE works this spring. By the time your start adding stuff to the Roadster...and you will....it is going to cost you a lot of additional $ to make the changes and do it right. You are never going to match the factory bags and floorboards for $300 difference in price. I got tired of always putting a bag on my bikes to allow me to take a few things I might need on a ride. There is always something you want to take and without the hard bags it's a pain to do. With the R3T you have a full 136 ft lbs of torque from around 1800 rpm to 3200 rpm and even at 4000rpm you have only dropped to 120 ft lbs of torque. Way more than the Valkyrie. Crap...most of your riding will only be generating 45 to 80 horsepower anyway. I think torque is more important in the feel of bike. That's great performance from 45 MPH to 80 MPH and 100 MPH at 4200 rpm. On a long ride I like to stretch out on floorboards rather than the mid located foot pegs. You can up your bikes performance, but you better wait until you are off warranty. Bottom line, if you like to ride aggressively, want to know you have one of the fastest bikes around, like a more upright ride, oh..and I like the gauges better, get the Roadster. If you want a bigger more stretched out ride with most of the extras you want right out of the box, plus still know you can outperform most other bikes on the road, get the R3T. I don't feel like I have to take a back seat to any cruiser with my R3T! It's cheaper on the Rocket to add performance than it is to add accessories. Here is the R3T power curve in case you missed one of my posts.

2013 r3t is de restricted in 1st 2nd and 3rd

Jag said:

2013 r3t is de restricted in 1st 2nd and 3rd

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And how do you know that? I've heard or rather seen this comment before from another post, but no one ever said how they knew it was true. They just heard it from someone else. All rumor and conjecture. Not to be a doubting Thomas, but as I've said several times about things...show me a copy of the the service bulletin from the company stating it as fact and then I'll believe it. I certainly wouldn't believe it if a dealer told me. They don't know squat! It's like the commercial on TV...it has to be true if it's posted on the internet. In any event, at the very least, I have a really cool gear indicator.

Jag said:

2013 r3t is de restricted in 1st 2nd and 3rd

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Thought that only applied to R3R....


http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/17/1707/6/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/2013-Triumph-Rocket-III-Unleashed.aspx

Chris Kelley said:

Thought that only applied to R3R....


http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/17/1707/6/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/2013-Triumph-Rocket-III-Unleashed.aspx

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There ya go. Now that's what I'm talking about....some proof or hard evidence. I agree Chris Kelly, it doesn't really spell it out as being the same for the touring model. It only specifically talks about the Roadster referring to it as the Rocket III Cruiser. I won't know for sure until I try some objective testing with the GI-Pro. I'll try not to let my "what I want to feel", interfere with "what is actually taking place". I don't expect great things, but it would be nice to feel a little difference. Thanks for the link.

Speedy tweeked my R3T in Colorado. I be happy And I love being able to take a long trip with a spare tire and lots of luggage in my Bushtec trailer. Looks like I will sell it though and get Bushtec Tow Tow so my new puppy when she areives can come along. Just have to run down to Bushtec and see what room is left after putting the pup in. Need to have a certain amount of luggage space, she could always sit on the tire with a crate pad I do have a large Wolfman waterproof duffel from Aerostich that fits nicely on the rider pillion.

vanguard138 said:

Speedy tweeked my R3T in Colorado. I be happy And I love being able to take a long trip with a spare tire and lots of luggage in my Bushtec trailer. Looks like I will sell it though and get Bushtec Tow Tow so my new puppy when she areives can come along. Just have to run down to Bushtec and see what room is left after putting the pup in. Need to have a certain amount of luggage space, she could always sit on the tire with a crate pad I do have a large Wolfman waterproof duffel from Aerostich that fits nicely on the rider pillion.

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Who is Speedy and what was the tweek fellow Michigander?

Tunecu. You can do it yourself. Speedy made some changes and I am happy with it.