Yamaha rider - considering a new Rocket III - would like advice

[dawb]

I used a Yamaha road liner as my daily rider and after 110k it became my back up and an r3t my daily rider....great bike 10k in. Save your quarters for tires... service at 10k is refreshing interval. Buy it!

 

[Wetrudgeon]

Brad:
The Beast is not particularly hard to ride. The breaks are very good and it handles well. We expect your learning curve will be short and shallow. Get you a Beast. You will like it.

We trudge on.

 

[jeff2013]

I love riding it when I get the chance, even though I haven't put 8000 km on my 2011 R3R. The bike is surprisingly easy to ride.However be warned, it will scare the hell of you just as easy. This is my second bike and my previous ride was a 1980ish (can't remember what year it was) Suzuki 650GS about 25 years ago. Had a good laugh at the dealership when I came to pick up the Roadster. One guy even asked me if I've been on a bike before. I must of had a scared like crazy look on my face. LOL For pure entertainment its the best thing I ever bought!!!

 

[Wannbe]

Love mine, just have to get used to the wife asking about that big grin on your face every time you ride it.

 

[ricochet]

I commute on my 2012 roadster as often as the weather allows me. I love riding it. It did take a few weeks to get used to but once you do you can appreciate how well balanced and steady it is. I've got about 3000kms on it now and I've enjoyed them all!

I would recommend for sure. It's a thrill to ride everyday

 

[Wrecka]

I used a Yamaha road liner as my daily rider and after 110k it became my back up and an r3t my daily rider....great bike 10k in. Save your quarters for tires... service at 10k is refreshing interval. Buy it!

I looked at buying a secondhand Roadliner then went with the new R3r , The Road Liner looks like a well sorted bike , who knows pay this one off and get one as a second ride

 

[Pommygit]

Part ex'd my Yammy warrior for my R3 about 4 weeks ago, best thing I've done for a while!!
Easy to handle and loves corners, buy it, you won't regret it!!

 

[cr0ft]

Only downsides I've found in city traffic is that lane splitting takes a little more attention due to the width (especially my Touring model with panniers), the drive-line lash in first and second can be a bit of an annoyance if not a danger and - if it is very hot, the hot breeze from the giant propeller behind the radiator is quite warm. Other than that, no worries, Triumph got the balance and handling of these right.

 

[brad thomas]

You guys are great. Thanks for all the advice!

 

[steve59]

My only rag about commuting on the r3 is how freakin hot it can get it you get stuck for long. Test ride one and nothing else will satisfy. I have Triumph's tors with the k&n under seat and the sound and power right off the line is amazing.