Triumph Rocket 3 GT 221

[Starmanut]

Any one on here know the difference between a Triumph Rocket 3 GT 221 (2022) and the other GT's?
Got my eye one one from a semi-local dealer. My 2010 Touring is getting heavy, and I just can't let go of a Rocket. My Suzuki M50 is fun, but just not the same thrill as that Rocket.

700 Miles on it and $18,999.00. Is that good?
Thanks!

 

[Sawboman]

It looks like you've taken a picture of my bike!
The tank is the only difference to a normal GT
It has the bike details on top of the tank and the 221 on the side

 

[Sawboman]

I've since noticed that the 221 in the picture has a screen fitted that's similar to mine
If that's the bike you're thinking of buying
It's a great addition that makes riding at speed more comfortable

 

[bryanbear84]

Any one on here know the difference between a Triumph Rocket 3 GT 221 (2022) and the other GT's?
Got my eye one one from a semi-local dealer. My 2010 Touring is getting heavy, and I just can't let go of a Rocket. My Suzuki M50 is fun, but just not the same thrill as that Rocket.

700 Miles on it and $18,999.00. Is that good?
Thanks!

Price will depend on where you're located and whether it's from a dealer or a person. I recently purchased a 221 from a person and paid $17k with 950 miles on it. However it had no bags and a factory windsheild. You may be able to negotiate the price down a bit. What little research I've done, it seems main difference between 2022 GT models is just paint schemes; Chrome, 221 SE, Triple black, and I believe others. Same performance and amenities unless you get options from dealer. The R has slightly roadster ergonomics and looks. The TFC is a step up in performance, has unique paint and is the most expensive. I am loving my 221. The one you are eying is set up nicely. Happy Hunting.

 

[Starmanut]

Price will depend on where you're located and whether it's from a dealer or a person. I recently purchased a 221 from a person and paid $17k with 950 miles on it. However it had no bags and a factory windsheild. You may be able to negotiate the price down a bit. What little research I've done, it seems main difference between 2022 GT models is just paint schemes; Chrome, 221 SE, Triple black, and I believe others. Same performance and amenities unless you get options from dealer. The R has slightly roadster ergonomics and looks. The TFC is a step up in performance, has unique paint and is the most expensive. I am loving my 221. The one you are eying is set up nicely. Happy Hunting.

It's from a dealer. And the same dealer I got my 2010 Touring from. I hate those dealer fees, but they tend to service them nicely to sell them.
Thanks for your input!!! I think they are about 200 pounds lighter than the older Touring's and hopefully the seat is a bit lower and/or not as wide.

 

[bryanbear84]

It's from a dealer. And the same dealer I got my 2010 Touring from. I hate those dealer fees, but they tend to service them nicely to sell them.
Thanks for you input!!! I think they are about 200 pounds lighter than the older Touring's and hopefully the seat is a bit lower and/or not as wide.

The 221 is between 650 and 700 lbs depending on extras and gas. So it should feel lighter and more nimble than your tourer. My 221 feels lighter and just as nimble as my Tbird which sits at about 800lbs with extras and gas. I am 5'7" with 30" inseem and i am only on my toes on uneven ground. I adjusted the shocks to the softest settings to put me more solidly on the ground at a stop.

 

[1olbull]

The 221 is between 650 and 700 lbs depending on extras and gas. So it should feel lighter and more nimble than your tourer. My 221 feels lighter and just as nimble as my Tbird which sits at about 800lbs with extras and gas. I am 5'7" with 30" inseem and i am only on my toes on uneven ground. I adjusted the shocks to the softest settings to put me more solidly on the ground at a stop.

There went safe handling!
Consider setting your sag at 25% to 30% of suspension travel.

 

[bryanbear84]

There went safe handling!
Consider setting your sag at 25% to 30% of suspension travel.

Not sure about all of that. I have had it at the softest settings for over two weeks and handling is fine. Any stiffer and my back suffers on Nebraska pot holes. Thanks for advice but softer settings are working for me.

 

[bryanbear84]

Not sure about all of that. I have had it at the softest settings for over two weeks and handling is fine. Any stiffer and my back suffers on Nebraska pot holes. Thanks for advice but softer settings are working for me.

I was probably a bit dismissive. Not my intention. Apologies. I am not familiar with the "sag" term. Perhaps if you explain it to me maybe I can find a good compromise between softer settings and your recommendations. Thanks much!

 

[dougl]

I was probably a bit dismissive. Not my intention. Apologies. I am not familiar with the "sag" term. Perhaps if you explain it to me maybe I can find a good compromise between softer settings and your recommendations. Thanks much!

If you are not bottoming out the shocks on any bumps, then you don’t need to add preload. You can stiffen up the suspension by increasing the rebound damping.