Size comparison R3 V R3R

[chrisw]

yeah, £6500 at least for classic rocket in uk.

side by side I cant see £10,000 difference, noticed the price not affixed to the new rocket

Still prefer the classic shape, but that me. just received new YSS shocks today £315. now that's what i call price/performance uplift

Observation: you could put a Roadster and a tourer on one mat next to the new rocket and they would be around the same cost (but you get 2 bikes)

 

[Paul Bryant]

I sat on an R Monday at Hamilton M/C's.
Initial thoughts are that the tank didn't "seam" any narrower than my bike, looks different tho'.
The main impact is that there is very little in front of you, a pair of handle bars and an instrument pod. It didn't have that big wide "Cow horn" style feeling that I get sitting on my bike, very trim.
Balance was nice, definitely feels lighter, and looks much better in the flesh than any photos that I've seen.

The Exhaust system is interesting, nicely Hydro formed header feeding back into a huge box underneath.
The "mufflers" are just stylized exit piece's.

Definitely need to loose that tail light/number plate carry on at the rear.

I have no doubt that any prospective buyers are going to be very happy with this bike.

Images off the Net.

There's your L/H muffler Tal ...

Note width of tank, and riders view.

 

[Tripps]

..... The old bike was a pig and needed to trim the fat.

I never named a bike, but my buddy calls mine Matilda, says she's a little wide in the a$$, but she's a good girl.

But that's how it's going over here - the original - even tired - are fetching good money

Funny the difference in markets, I spend a lot of time reading bike ads, the Rocket here has about as poor a resale value as anything around.

 

[chrisw]

I sat on an R Monday at Hamilton M/C's.
Initial thoughts are that the tank didn't "seam" any narrower than my bike, looks different tho'.
The main impact is that there is very little in front of you, a pair of handle bars and an instrument pod. It didn't have that big wide "Cow horn" style feeling that I get sitting on my bike, very trim.
Balance was nice, definitely feels lighter, and looks much better in the flesh than any photos that I've seen.

The Exhaust system is interesting, nicely Hydro formed header feeding back into a huge box underneath.
The "mufflers" are just stylized exit piece's.

Definitely need to loose that tail light/number plate carry on at the rear.

I have no doubt that any prospective buyers are going to be very happy with this bike.

Images off the Net.

There's your L/H muffler Tal ...

Note width of tank, and riders view.

I think you hit the nail on the head, its just a different ride. Personally I like the cow horn style along with the big cylinder noise- at any speed or lean angle

 

[chrisw]

I never named a bike, but my buddy calls mine Matilda, says she's a little wide in the a$$, but she's a good girl.



Funny the difference in markets, I spend a lot of time reading bike ads, the Rocket here has about as poor a resale value as anything around.

I'm guessing there are a lot more cruisers in the US than the UK, Harley not a big market share in UK hence less competition from Harley loyalists. When I go to meets, I may see 10% cruisers/roaders all the rest are sports/adventure/bobber

 

[Tripps]

I'm guessing there are a lot more cruisers in the US than the UK, Harley not a big market share in UK hence less competition from Harley loyalists. When I go to meets, I may see 10% cruisers/roaders all the rest are sports/adventure/bobber

The reverse here, not unusual in 25 or 30 bikes at a bar, for Dan or Dave and I to have the only non Harleys.

 

[Paul Bryant]

Our model bikes seam to be holding their value here in NZ.
General pricing, 10-20 K NZ$.
It will be interesting to see how this holds out over the coming year as the new models get out there.

 

[Tal]

you would think the '1st generation' Rockets, for want of a better word, would now hold their price well considering there are no more being built and the fact that they are/were the Kingpin of the Triumph brand.
There are those like many of us on here who will ride this bike until the bike gives up or the rider gives up.
If you hold onto your machine and treat it well it may very well reward you down the track.
I for one shudder at the thought of trading mine in or selling it on....but i always feel that way about my bikes i have owned...i have loved each and every one of them and its like parting with a longtime friend when they go.....
but if the money is right....who knows?

 

[atlsrt44]

you would think the '1st generation' Rockets, for want of a better word, would now hold their price well considering there are no more being built and the fact that they are/were the Kingpin of the Triumph brand.
There are those like many of us on here who will ride this bike until the bike gives up or the rider gives up.
If you hold onto your machine and treat it well it may very well reward you down the track.
I for one shudder at the thought of trading mine in or selling it on....but i always feel that way about my bikes i have owned...i have loved each and every one of them and its like parting with a longtime friend when they go.....
but if the money is right....who knows?

Problem becomes parts availability....

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Funny the difference in markets, I spend a lot of time reading bike ads, the Rocket here has about as poor a resale value as anything around.

Most find it too big or intimidating. They won't do their homework on it because none of their friends know anything about it either. The new Rocket may change that.