Next Rocket model

[R3T-Too]

comparing your Rocket to your Voyager tells us what u think

I stated clearly what I think.
Not sure your "reading between the lines" observation is all that insightful.

Scott

 

[Loonitick]

Tell you one thing though, if they were to fit a digital speedo, I may have to go and set fire to Hinkley...

 

[1olbull]

My ONLY wish list item regarding new Rockets is that there be factory options for the Carp mods in similar fashion as with Motor Trike.

I would like the opportunity to order a new Rocket that comes with 225 to 265 horsies!

 

[IMFASTTOO]

Bigger engine? Why?
Traction control, ride by wire throttle and riding modes be my guess. Anyone who has ridden a Tiger 800 in Sport mode would be keen on the idea for the Rocket.
Styling wouldn't be anything like those mock ups. That Sport Touring isn't just sh1t, it would put the Rocket into the stupid class along with Victory Vision and FB6. Anyway, I'd like to see a more contemporary street fighter to complete the move away from being a cruiser rather than some bolt ons; perhaps something along Diavel lines or even VMax.
But 2300cc will be the engine size.

The Vmax is ugly and doesnt sell but they do run well and they are expensive

 

[IMFASTTOO]

My ONLY wish list item regarding new Rockets is that there be factory options for the Carp mods in similar fashion as with Motor Trike.

I would like the opportunity to order a new Rocket that comes with 225 to 265 horsies!

Once you ride a modded Rocket with 225 to 265 HP its hard to ride any other bike as they all seem so SLOOOOOOOOOW

 

[grampi]

I'm not bothered at all that it is a niche bike, that is why I bought it! I love that it is unique and turns heads, and I knew that after buying it, I never intend on selling. I love this bike.

What I'm getting at is the R3 has been out 10 years now and you can mention it to a lotta guys who ride and they say "What's that?"

Nothing wrong with it, but from a market standpoint I understand why it hasn't been dethroned in terms of cc. I think if anyone would dethrone it, it would be Triumph to do it.

Exactly! The LAST thing I want is for the Rocket to become a cookie-cutter bike like Harleys are. Everybody and their brother's got a Harley, and they've been customized every which way to Sunday, so there's absolutely nothing interesting about any of them. I want people asking what it is, that's part of the cool factor that comes along with a bike like the Rocket...my 109 had it too...if I wanted to be just another one of the sheeple I would've bought a Harley....

 

[grampi]

The Vmax is ugly and doesnt sell but they do run well and they are expensive

I like the looks of the Vmax...it looks exactly like the baddest ass cruiser on the planet that it is...they probably don't sell well because they're $20K, that and not many people are looking for 200 HP machines...

 

[R3T-Too]

I like the looks of the Vmax...it looks exactly like the baddest ass cruiser on the planet that it is...they probably don't sell well because they're $20K, that and not many people are looking for 200 HP machines...

There's the rub.
Most people looking for that kind of output; aren't looking to put it into a 800+ lb cruiser.
I like the fact that it's a niche bike; but if sales drop too far, it ain't gonna be carried at an affordable price.

Like I mentioned & Ol Bull too; factory OPTIONS for a high output build would be great.
But, she's already intimidating to a lot of riders. Make 250hp standard and even fewer people will see it as an 'everyday rider' option.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

I like the looks of the Vmax...it looks exactly like the baddest ass cruiser on the planet that it is...they probably don't sell well because they're $20K, that and not many people are looking for 200 HP machines...

I like the MAX as Ive had 5 of them and I had the fastest stock max and own the record BUT they are not popular with those alien looks

 

[LAS VEGAS DAVE]

I'm with you guys that like the bike not only because is it a fully functional bad ass stock bike but its different, and its different in a good way. Both my other bikes are different also. Some hate em, some like em but I like em and thats what counts. Each of my V8 bikes are 400 horsepower and its even more rare to see another one than to see another Rocket. The Rocket fits right in with the V8 bikes.