08 Rocket III Touring

[Ugarte]

I like the original design better and would not choose the new model if I were buying again, but I think it will sell well to those inclined toward more traditional styling. It will be interesting to see if it sells better than the original Rocket. Maybe triumph will rake it out and do their own version of Yammy's Raider next year, seeing as the chopper craze is still going full bore.

[Sharkee]

Still no mention on the Triumph website.....

[tbsrider2000]

I wonder if the new "bear claw" will fit out tanks? I do like that.. but it probably doesn't.

[busajack]

It can't really be compared to a HD, no V-twin and unmatched performance. I think the appearance addresses what has kept several HD riders away from the Rocket, the big odd-shaped fuel tank and not many touring options. To get the same conveinence items as a HD RK and performance that will smoke a $35,000 HD SE RK, for half the price, I think it will do pretty good.

Yes, If the baby boomers stop and look at power and price,Its a no brainer. Just might force hardly to lower the redickulous prices they have..Your right again Piggy..You just make me sick..TeHe HA Crazy Jack

[busajack]

I wonder if the new "bear claw" will fit out tanks? I do like that.. but it probably doesn't.

I'am gona look at the possabilty of buying the whole tank..Our tanks are 800 dollars so mabey wait till they show up on Fle Bay..Jack

[dougl]

Is the touring tank symmetrical or is there a bear claw on the left side?

[busajack]

Dougl ,Its got the dam BC on the left but I think I can fix It ..Mabey Ha Ha

[busajack]

Doudl ,Its got the dam BC on the left but I think I can fix It ..Mabey Ha Ha Think Its just not as tall with out the 3 bump outs..Painted to match might look good. Jack

[2old2growup]

My Email showing the new Rocket111 included price: $16699 US, $19999 Canadian. Considering that this mornings news showed the Canadian dollar as trading at over $1.02 US I would say they are trying to rip Canadians off something fierce. No doubt they are pulling the same sort of self-serving crap some of the car companies are using to prevent cross-border shopping while they pocket the almost 20% premium on top of msrp. Anyone North of the border who knowingly buys any product that is not reflecting the appropriate exchange rate must really enjoy the sensation of something probing their nether regions.

[scooterdog8]

I prefer the original dual instrument pods over the HD style
tank panel, more inline with Triumph history. But I still
enjoy the gauges my 1972 Norton 750 Combat had, the old green slashed world images and t-shirts were cool not to mention the Norton girls!!!