CamaroCarl
Get busy living or get busy dying.
I'm still looking forward to your back to back ride comparison. Modified rocket to TFC rocket.
Dr.D
Octane Boost
I will do this when it comes and the weather permits. Actually I’ll know plent about the TRC after a full day ride. I’ve already fully evaluated my modified led one, it’s f——ing fast and scary.I'm still looking forward to your back to back ride comparison. Modified rocket to TFC rocket.
stollydriver
Live life to the full
One thing mentioned here - when I had one for the afternoon - I did notice scary fuel consumption, better get strap on Jerry cans
Tripps
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No thanks, my Touring is bad enough
canecorso
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I would like to see reports on when people start putting Nevs cams and pistons on or Carpenters or supper charger or turbo it's going to be crazy fast nothing would catch it ,I would think
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R3RM
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Hello,
Lucky me : a few days ago the roads were dry and it was sunny so I could test as I expected the R for about 2 hours. I rode on roads that I am used to when I organize rides on my RM with multi-brands riders.
In Paris city in the middle of traffic jam, a bit or highway and on small and curvy roads above all.
The result was a mixed feeling : a combination of spectacular sensations and others which may not correspond to my use but...:
I was amazed how easy it is to ride the R3 : like a bicycle when parking it, riding in the city, at 3 mph or 100, on long bends (it behaves as if it was on a roller coaster wagon -so stable-) or on very small bends (it does not fall).
I felt secure due to the incredible stability on any situation, its brakes and how easy it was to avoid any obstacle and of course due to its fabulous engine.
In the city with my RM, I never try to pass between cars but with the R3 I almost enjoyed doing so !
I just felt a little the weight of the front but it was at very low speed and only when moving with exaggeration the handlebar from right to left. But I soon forgot this sensation.
I did not expect the R to be so easy to ride. It reminded me of my test of the xDiavel but better since, unlike the xDiavel, the engine did not knock at low rpms
Did not feel at all either the huge rear tire.
I just regretted in spite of the smooth/linear engine a lack of torque at very low rpms, thus why I stalled the engine. But also due to the clutch adjustment. So an easy fix and to get used to it vs the Indian.
Clutch, gear box extremely soft. R position for my feet : good. Comfort ok.
Definitively a bike that anyone can ride !
The R3 is a success w/o any competitor, well done Triumph !
However given my typical rides : 1 full day with multi brands riders at a relatively rapid pace, I believe that the R will result quickly tiring when riding, unlike the RM, for the following reasons :
wind pressure from 70 mph due to zero protection was killing my neck, and the defects on small roads were all transferred to my arms a little like a jackhammer compared to my RM flying carpet...
I guess it's got a lot to do with the small handlebar. I feel confident that with the GT handlebar and a little wind protection, it would be acceptable (?)...Need to test the GT but I prefer much more the R look, foot peg and red color (I like also the black).
The sound got also tiring when releasing the throttle but with the ears protections, that I forgot to bring, and which filters the bass levels and else, I guess it'd be ok : Protecteur auditif pour motards | EarSonics Protection Auditive
While riding I was thinking that replacing my RM by the R3 would not be such a good decision due to the above disadvantages as it would rapidly becoming too tiring. And because optimizing the purchase of the R3 implies to ride it most of the time more or less, like a roadster and not in a touring mode, otherwise it would not justify to own a R3, my view.
Kind of a big toy very exciting at the beginning but rapidly getting tired of it. We are 3 Indianers sharing basically these same impressions.
Then after these 2 hours test, I returned to the dealer. I comment on the catapult engine and as I have selected the sports mode. The dealer checks the dashboard and he tells me that I rode on the rain mode !? I did select the sports mode but did not know that I should have pressed the joystick to validate it !
Then he tells me to test it again on the sports mode but had little time so I remained in the city but on the road through the woods where there are no traffic jams and long straight roads : the R3 turned to be Mister Hyde ! I've discovered a new bike as if I was riding a Kawa H2 turbo or a motoGP ! It was simply S C A R Y (but good and manageable if turning very very gently the throttle ) !
After this 2nd "test", I looked at the R and I liked even better the look and felt I got used a little more to the ride. Thus why I finally told myself that maybe with the GT handlebar and the wind deflector I'd add on the R, it'd convince me to buy it.
Other points in favor of it vs my RM is that I find the weight of my RM more and more tiring to manage. I even limit my rides to a full day to "optimize" the exit/entrance garage underground/city exits if you see what I mean.
Thus owing a "one size fits all R3" may probably allow me to ride more and even for just a couple of hours.
As I told the dealer, I'll need another test with the GT handlebar and of course a good trade of my RM. I expect to find it out this mth.
The Triumph dealer said that there are about 2 mths delay to deliver a R3 and if ordered in April-June it may take until September if it is so successful as the Speed. The R3 were announced on Dec.19th and they sold 15 as of 2 weeks ago ! I heard that Triumph expects to deliver 500 R3 in 2020 just for France (to be confirmed).
If I ended up with a R3, it'd be probably a red R with the GT handlebar and wind deflector + other accessories such as heating grip and hopefully this GT handlebar would not affect too much the R look. I'd probably get the 3 heat protectors painted in red :
and get the rear turn-lights replaced by Kellermann or Rizoma ones as a friend (who is in the same position as me so he'd probably join the forum if he can afford the R3) has recommended me :
Not an easy decision as it'd be a 180 degrees change to replace an American "Collector" Indian (no more red-cream RM since years) as well as a kind of "familial" environment (but for this later point, I understand that there'd be more opportunities to meet and organize rides with their Triumph customers -logical since much more Triumph riders than Indianers...).
To follow...
Lucky me : a few days ago the roads were dry and it was sunny so I could test as I expected the R for about 2 hours. I rode on roads that I am used to when I organize rides on my RM with multi-brands riders.
In Paris city in the middle of traffic jam, a bit or highway and on small and curvy roads above all.
The result was a mixed feeling : a combination of spectacular sensations and others which may not correspond to my use but...:
I was amazed how easy it is to ride the R3 : like a bicycle when parking it, riding in the city, at 3 mph or 100, on long bends (it behaves as if it was on a roller coaster wagon -so stable-) or on very small bends (it does not fall).
I felt secure due to the incredible stability on any situation, its brakes and how easy it was to avoid any obstacle and of course due to its fabulous engine.
In the city with my RM, I never try to pass between cars but with the R3 I almost enjoyed doing so !
I just felt a little the weight of the front but it was at very low speed and only when moving with exaggeration the handlebar from right to left. But I soon forgot this sensation.
I did not expect the R to be so easy to ride. It reminded me of my test of the xDiavel but better since, unlike the xDiavel, the engine did not knock at low rpms
Did not feel at all either the huge rear tire.
I just regretted in spite of the smooth/linear engine a lack of torque at very low rpms, thus why I stalled the engine. But also due to the clutch adjustment. So an easy fix and to get used to it vs the Indian.
Clutch, gear box extremely soft. R position for my feet : good. Comfort ok.
Definitively a bike that anyone can ride !
The R3 is a success w/o any competitor, well done Triumph !
However given my typical rides : 1 full day with multi brands riders at a relatively rapid pace, I believe that the R will result quickly tiring when riding, unlike the RM, for the following reasons :
wind pressure from 70 mph due to zero protection was killing my neck, and the defects on small roads were all transferred to my arms a little like a jackhammer compared to my RM flying carpet...
I guess it's got a lot to do with the small handlebar. I feel confident that with the GT handlebar and a little wind protection, it would be acceptable (?)...Need to test the GT but I prefer much more the R look, foot peg and red color (I like also the black).
The sound got also tiring when releasing the throttle but with the ears protections, that I forgot to bring, and which filters the bass levels and else, I guess it'd be ok : Protecteur auditif pour motards | EarSonics Protection Auditive
While riding I was thinking that replacing my RM by the R3 would not be such a good decision due to the above disadvantages as it would rapidly becoming too tiring. And because optimizing the purchase of the R3 implies to ride it most of the time more or less, like a roadster and not in a touring mode, otherwise it would not justify to own a R3, my view.
Kind of a big toy very exciting at the beginning but rapidly getting tired of it. We are 3 Indianers sharing basically these same impressions.
Then after these 2 hours test, I returned to the dealer. I comment on the catapult engine and as I have selected the sports mode. The dealer checks the dashboard and he tells me that I rode on the rain mode !? I did select the sports mode but did not know that I should have pressed the joystick to validate it !
Then he tells me to test it again on the sports mode but had little time so I remained in the city but on the road through the woods where there are no traffic jams and long straight roads : the R3 turned to be Mister Hyde ! I've discovered a new bike as if I was riding a Kawa H2 turbo or a motoGP ! It was simply S C A R Y (but good and manageable if turning very very gently the throttle ) !
After this 2nd "test", I looked at the R and I liked even better the look and felt I got used a little more to the ride. Thus why I finally told myself that maybe with the GT handlebar and the wind deflector I'd add on the R, it'd convince me to buy it.
Other points in favor of it vs my RM is that I find the weight of my RM more and more tiring to manage. I even limit my rides to a full day to "optimize" the exit/entrance garage underground/city exits if you see what I mean.
Thus owing a "one size fits all R3" may probably allow me to ride more and even for just a couple of hours.
As I told the dealer, I'll need another test with the GT handlebar and of course a good trade of my RM. I expect to find it out this mth.
The Triumph dealer said that there are about 2 mths delay to deliver a R3 and if ordered in April-June it may take until September if it is so successful as the Speed. The R3 were announced on Dec.19th and they sold 15 as of 2 weeks ago ! I heard that Triumph expects to deliver 500 R3 in 2020 just for France (to be confirmed).
If I ended up with a R3, it'd be probably a red R with the GT handlebar and wind deflector + other accessories such as heating grip and hopefully this GT handlebar would not affect too much the R look. I'd probably get the 3 heat protectors painted in red :
and get the rear turn-lights replaced by Kellermann or Rizoma ones as a friend (who is in the same position as me so he'd probably join the forum if he can afford the R3) has recommended me :
Not an easy decision as it'd be a 180 degrees change to replace an American "Collector" Indian (no more red-cream RM since years) as well as a kind of "familial" environment (but for this later point, I understand that there'd be more opportunities to meet and organize rides with their Triumph customers -logical since much more Triumph riders than Indianers...).
To follow...
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R3RM
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So if I get it, it should come close to this one :
GT handlebar and screen + seat case + heat covers painted in red + alu mirrors + heated grips
I was first thinking of adding the suitcases but given my use, I believe that it would not be so much justified and besides (but need to see in real), I'd feel "sorry" the back to be partially hidden by the fixing elements when the suitcases are removed :
If compatible I'd replace also the standard elements by those ones :
and also by some other small red anodized alu accessories :
rear turn-lights
some protection ?
maybe tire pressure captors ?
and ultimately some additional led lights if positioned very low and if it does not spoil the R3 R beauty ?
GT handlebar and screen + seat case + heat covers painted in red + alu mirrors + heated grips
I was first thinking of adding the suitcases but given my use, I believe that it would not be so much justified and besides (but need to see in real), I'd feel "sorry" the back to be partially hidden by the fixing elements when the suitcases are removed :
If compatible I'd replace also the standard elements by those ones :
and also by some other small red anodized alu accessories :
rear turn-lights
some protection ?
maybe tire pressure captors ?
and ultimately some additional led lights if positioned very low and if it does not spoil the R3 R beauty ?
R3RM
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So if I get it, it should come close to this one :
GT handlebar and screen + seat case + heat covers painted in red + alu mirrors + heated grips
I was first thinking of adding the suitcases but given my use, I believe that it would not be so much justified and besides (but need to see in real), I'd feel "sorry" the back to be partially hidden by the fixing elements when the suitcases are removed :
If compatible I'd replace also the standard elements by those ones :
and also by some other small red anodized alu accessories :
rear turn-lights
some protection ?
maybe tire pressure captors ?
and ultimately some additional led lights if positioned very low and if it does not spoil the R3 R beauty ?
I first thought (but changed my mind since) of getting it repainted in 2 colors e.g. like this :
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