The #1 reason why the r3t does not sell well

[Molinoman]

The problem Elvis is that the Rocket is fast and the Touring...should have been just as fast. For those of us who have had the "regular" Rocket...the Touring is a bit of a let down. For me...if Triumph would have been more imaginative in their color department for this bike...I would have made do...but they haven't and since I still, for now, do not have a job I can afford to wait to see if they ever get their brains (Triumph) in gear and deliver an actual Rocket Touring machine. Even though it has the same engine I think it should have been labeled differently and not called the Rocket...maybe the Triumph Bomber or Stratofortress or something...but not the "Rocket".

Yeah...I said that...and for now...my Thunderbird is just as fast...just doesn't have any hard saddlebags and I took a 2,600 mile trip to prove it.

Dennis

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Apples and Oranges Rocket Scientist: How many manfacturers make touring machines out of their fastest bikes? I don't remember any V-65 baggers do you? Why not a V-rod Tourer?

They don't ! But this would have been a perfect opportunity for Triumph to think out of the box. I used to have a V-65 Magna (loved it). I used to ride with a Gold Wing group. A lot of those guys wished Honda had used the V-65 engine in the Gold Wing. By the 80's GW's had lost a lot of their horsepower. My father had a 77' Wing and that year Cycle Guides tested that bike and it turned in the 12's. Anyway I'm not talking smack on your ride. All I'm saying is that if the horsepower had been the same as the standard/classic/roadster I would be owing one now. (Even if it does look look like a Hardley )

 

[Elvis]

They don't ! But this would have been a perfect opportunity for Triumph to think out of the box. I used to have a V-65 Magna (loved it). I used to ride with a Gold Wing group. A lot of those guys wished Honda had used the V-65 engine in the Gold Wing. By the 80's GW's had lost a lot of their horsepower. My father had a 77' Wing and that year Cycle Guides tested that bike and it turned in the 12's. Anyway I'm not talking smack on your ride. All I'm saying is that if the horsepower had been the same as the standard/classic/roadster I would be owing one now. (Even if it does look look like a Hardley )

I get you man, I rode both the hot rod and the tourer before purchase thinking I could buy corbin stuff. I did not think the rocket with the 240 rear tire was as smooth or handled as good. My hot rod days are over anyway as I have smacked a car in the side which makes me much more of a conservative rider now.

 

[GPMAZ]

I guess I give Triumph credit for using exactly the same engine/transmission in the Touring as the other models. By simply de-tuning, they have provided a platform with easily removable wind protection, lockable hard bags, a reasonably sized rear tire (disclaimer: I'm not a fan of fat rear tires), and given us the option of spending a bit more and simply re-tuning the bike to reclaim the lost horsepower.

I suspect their legal department realized the problem with matching the higher horsepower tune with the H rated tires. Thanks to their simple solution I had the opportunity to boost the horsepower and accept the risks associated with the lesser rubber. Personally I wish there was a V rated tire in the proper size, but then we'd be talking about 4000 mile tire changes.

Once again, there is no free lunch.

 

[Molinoman]

Ah...but there you have it GPMAZ...I don't mind paying for that lunch...would have just liked the option to make that choice.

Dennis

 

[Rocket Scientist]

I get you man, I rode both the hot rod and the tourer before purchase thinking I could buy corbin stuff. I did not think the rocket with the 240 rear tire was as smooth or handled as good. My hot rod days are over anyway as I have smacked a car in the side which makes me much more of a conservative rider now.

As they say in the south, "there ya' go" !

 

[Elvis]

I guess I give Triumph credit for using exactly the same engine/transmission in the Touring as the other models. By simply de-tuning, they have provided a platform with easily removable wind protection, lockable hard bags, a reasonably sized rear tire (disclaimer: I'm not a fan of fat rear tires), and given us the option of spending a bit more and simply re-tuning the bike to reclaim the lost horsepower.

I suspect their legal department realized the problem with matching the higher horsepower tune with the H rated tires. Thanks to their simple solution I had the opportunity to boost the horsepower and accept the risks associated with the lesser rubber. Personally I wish there was a V rated tire in the proper size, but then we'd be talking about 4000 mile tire changes.

Once again, there is no free lunch.

I never understood the need for more HP myself, I mean who really rides 80-90 mph all the time, I don't. Can't afford the tickets for one thing.

The R3T as is will walk and leave all V-twins and at 65-70 there is absolutely no other cruiser out there that will keep up with a twist of the throtte.

Different strokes for different folks I guess.

 

[GPMAZ]

I never understood the need for more HP myself/QUOTE]

I suppose its the same reason I put a supercharger on a 400 horsepower Mustang, cam, headers and intake on a 450 horsepower Corvette, and headers, exhaust, intake, and new computer on a 500 horsepower Viper.

For those that understand, it all makes perfect sense. For those that don't, well, there's probably no rational explanation.

 

[dirtbagbiker]

i agree with the 6th gear all the other touring stuff i do not need. if i want comfored i will just drive my car. i do ride alot. have had my r3t a little over a year and i got over 11,000 mile live in ri no winter riding. one thing that i did not see anyone talk abuot is the size of the bike not everyone can handle a bike as big as the rocket.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

i agree with the 6th gear all the other touring stuff i do not need. if i want comfored i will just drive my car. i do ride alot. have had my r3t a little over a year and i got over 11,000 mile live in ri no winter riding. one thing that i did not see anyone talk abuot is the size of the bike not everyone can handle a bike as big as the rocket.

Women ride them.