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[BillyIndiana]

As much as I'd love to see this in a Touring model they already narrowed their market by killing the Touring model so this would just be a continuation. I hope not.

Bet they do the same thing they did with the Bobber. They flowed up the with new Speedmaster which was basically a two seat version.

Betting we will see a touring in the next couple of years

Of coarse they will have all kind of accessories to eat up our cash.

 

[Y62]

This saturday there is a motorcycle show in Stockholm, I hope they have it there!

 

[hoopla]

This new TFC model Rocket may draw a lot of attention to the line in general. Maybe even pull some Harley owners over, nah, what am I thinking

 

[HxNutMike]

I like the new tank design--it's more traditional Triumph--and the bike overall is sleeker and sharper--the exhaust, the lighter rear end, the smaller pipes, the curve of the headers--but in the end it is essentially a single season bike. I like my Roadster because it can be adapted to all seasons. My favorite look is summer--just the solo seat and the flyscreen--to make the Roadster one beautiful piece of rolling art that is one hell of a lot of fun to ride fast. Then, when I'm going on weekend or week long camping trips, I put on the luggage rack with a set of hard bags (or soft bags), and go wandering through the mountains in Vermont, New Hampshire, and the Adirondacks. Once the cold sets in, I can put on the big Triumph windshield and ride nice and toasty with my electric gear plugged in.

The TFC bike would be great for summer riding and looking cooler than cool, but unless they have a Roadster that allows me to adapt the bike to my seasonal needs, I'll just keep spending money on accessories instead of saving for the new one.

Unless I hit the lotto. Then I'd definitely add one to the stable!

 

[Bondysbike]

Ya

Ya know...I just bought a new r3 because I knew the new one is on its way. I love my R3. I think this pic better that the cartoons (). I have a few concerns...that back end still looks ‘ over designer ‘ to me and while ok initially this approach dates very quickly. However my main worry will be the ‘scale’. I mean I hope it’s not influenced by the current ‘urban’ designs and ‘scaled down’ size wise. Much in the way I’d describe the Bobber...a great design but looks too small...I wouldn’t want to sit ‘on it’.
Like many though I’ll reserve judgement till I see it. I hope it’s great! Personally I still wouldn’t be the first two years of a new model anything...like it to be ‘debugged ‘ first and then following divorcing the wife, selling the child I’ll be interested.
Got to get your priorities in life right.

 

[1olbull]

I reckon that 180 HP is likely at the crank and that RWHP would be around 160, which many of us are getting now.
Will be interesting to see what can be done after opening up intake and exhaust???

 

[CanberraR3]

I like the new tank design--it's more traditional Triumph--and the bike overall is sleeker and sharper--the exhaust, the lighter rear end, the smaller pipes, the curve of the headers--but in the end it is essentially a single season bike. I like my Roadster because it can be adapted to all seasons. My favorite look is summer--just the solo seat and the flyscreen--to make the Roadster one beautiful piece of rolling art that is one hell of a lot of fun to ride fast. Then, when I'm going on weekend or week long camping trips, I put on the luggage rack with a set of hard bags (or soft bags), and go wandering through the mountains in Vermont, New Hampshire, and the Adirondacks. Once the cold sets in, I can put on the big Triumph windshield and ride nice and toasty with my electric gear plugged in.

The TFC bike would be great for summer riding and looking cooler than cool, but unless they have a Roadster that allows me to adapt the bike to my seasonal needs, I'll just keep spending money on accessories instead of saving for the new one.

Unless I hit the lotto. Then I'd definitely add one to the stable!

Interesting that you state this is a single season bike. On that reckoning, if we saw a picture of your bike in, say, its summer set up would it not be reasonable to assume it too is a single season bike?

 

[Joesmoe]

What happens when it rains ?

 

[Blackthou]

What happens when it rains ?

A lot of careful cleaning I'd imagine but then the type of person it's aimed at probably will only use it for posing and not as us current owners do.

 

[sonny]

Limited edition on first year of basically a new bike? Come on folks think about the progression of the Rocket. Started out with a few problems that over time Truimph fixed.What makes you think this bike is any different? Only this bike you will need to deposit a arm and leg for. I have a 2010 twin cam Harley. When Harley first came out with the twin cam there where numerous design flaws but over the years They fixed the issues. So what am saying is manufactures come out with new designs and most of the time problems that did not appear in the engineering department show up rather quickly in the real world. Two dollars to a doughnut the same will happen with this bike. I am glad to see the Rocket continue but have a lot of reservation about buying one. Hopefully in time Truimph will come out with a Rocket that is made for the everyday motorcycle rider. What i mean by everyday is a bike that is practical to use as daily commuter and for the weekend trips. This ain't it. Looks mean and sharp but wherein the he#3 would you bag your cold weather gear and lunch? You getting my drift here? This special addition stuff is OK i guess but none of the bikes appear to be really designed for heavy use. More or less just for a Sunday afternoon ride. I guess that is OK but for some of us that look at riding not only for fun but a everyday event this just ain't going to work out well. Come on Truimph. We don't need a bike parked outside the bar while you sit there sipping your drink going "Yea man that's mine" Harley's already have that market. You posted while i was typing Blackthor but same theme and idea. Just am a bit more long winded. Forgot something "Bet you the ECU is Locked"