My Unexpurgated Amatuer Review of the 2020 GT

[CanberraR3]

I'd be willing to bet that Triumph didn't admit to the development of the R3T when the original model came out. I'd also be willing to bet there will be a Touring version of the new model. Why would Triumph not want leverage the new platform if there's a market for Touring motorcycles. They were pretty successful with the R3T but you can't expect them to discourage any potential buyers of the new models by having them wait for the Touring.

My guess is 3 or 4 years out. Maybe less.

I’m sure you’re right. The R and GT aren’t worlds away, conceptually, from the old Standard and Classic. A Touring would certainly be on the drawing board but by no means guaranteed making it into production. Bolt on big screen (yuk) and big bags touring kit probably a fall back option.

 

[Boog]

I forgot to mention the hill hold feature. I wan’t too excited abou this feature because getting going while on a hill has never been an issue for me. What I didnt think about was while sitting at a red light where there is an incline or decline involved you can use the hill hold to let both hand and feet relax without the stress of keeping the bike stationary until you get your green, a great feature.

Hill hold does sound convenient but how fast can you move from it when a distracted vehicle is not stopping behind you?
I don't always sit with clutch in and bike in gear, but twice on Brahma I have had to leave my resting spot so a large vehicle could have it. Both of those instances I was ready to go and did without much thought. Had I been in neutral, I may not be able to ask now.

 

[Azisbest]

Hill hold does sound convenient but how fast can you move from it when a distracted vehicle is not stopping behind you?
I don't always sit with clutch in and bike in gear, but twice on Brahma I have had to leave my resting spot so a large vehicle could have it. Both of those instances I was ready to go and did without much thought. Had I been in neutral, I may not be able to ask now.

If I worried about every happenstance that could occur while riding a motorcycle I would never ride one, lol. I am for sure not going to sit at every intersection I have to stop at with the scooter in gear with the clutch in. However I understand your trepidation, if I had twice been almost mashed like yourself I am sure I would be equally worried.

 

[dougl]

If I worried about every happenstance that could occur while riding a motorcycle I would never ride one, lol. I am for sure not going to sit at every intersection I have to stop at with the scooter in gear with the clutch in. However I understand your trepidation, if I had twice been almost mashed like yourself I am sure I would be equally worried.

I always sit at stops with the bike in gear and the clutch in. It’s just habit.

 

[Tripps]

Depends on the length of the stop, for me.

 

[Dr.D]

Depends on the length of the stop, for me.

If I'm stopped that long I just shut her off.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

@1olbull Not any more Steve. Well perhaps occasionally...by request.
I have 4 in the garage though, the oldest being 2016 model. They’ll all so dam good I can’t bring myself to part with any of them. One more seems not an option right now, or so I’m told - but I’m working on it (except there’s 2 more I want).

A friend just bought a new GT he picks it up this saturday so Il will get to try it and we will race it against my 2oo3 modded VMAX that will be interesting

 

[Tal]

A friend just bought a new GT he picks it up this saturday so Il will get to try it and we will race it against my 2oo3 modded VMAX that will be interesting

...i guess he will run the bike in first...i wouldnt race anything until i had at least 1000kms on the clock...thats just me tho..

 

[IMFASTTOO]

...i guess he will run the bike in first...i wouldnt race anything until i had at least 1000kms on the clock...thats just me tho..

YEP that is his idea so Ill do some rollons with him if he insists

 

[dougl]

Well, my dealer has an R and a GT. Definitely hooligan bikes. Reminded me of the Honda Rune when it came out. To my surprise, he offered me a test ride, and a loaner helmet. I will be taking him up on that soon (with my own gear).