08 Rocket III Touring

[scooterdog8]

The new redesigned RIII is in this months Motorcycle Cruiser mag.
Looked at the Triumph home page but did not find anything on it
there. HD style saddle bags, Goldwing style dual exhaust, 180mm
rear tire and improved handling. Current wing owner but this new
bike is cool for touring, nothing against the original.

[3ngin33r1]

Ttiwwt...

[BATMAN]

Mmmm. I tried to create a thread on this, but it didn't work. I too got the magazine. The rider seemed to really think it was a big improvement on the original. The smaller wheels made it handle better, and they seemed to have gotten the suspension working a bit better. I'm surprised by the smaller gas tank, on their "touring" model, you would expect capacity to at least stay the same, not go down. (to 5.9 gallons) And yes, the saddlebags may look like HD's, but they hold a lot, (10 gallons each) and I think they look pretty good, IMHO. Windshield is an easy on/off design, new switch gear and gauges, single headlight, heel-toe shifter. No price yet.

[Pig9r]

Ttiwwt...

I am confused isn't it TTIWWP?

Most of the Cruiser article pics are here..http://www.r3owners.net/photoalbum/s...er/628/cat/500

[plowboyzzt]

I don't think I'd have wanted this one over the original....too much 'more of the same'....I'm disappointed in the 'Harley clone' ...uh...'idea'.

[roadweazel]

I don't think I'd have wanted this one over the original....too much 'more of the same'....I'm disappointed in the 'Harley clone' ...uh...'idea'.

I'm not diggin' it so much... The thing I liked about the 'Original' is that it was 'Original'. On the bright side, maybe dealers will be slashing prices on the '07 Tourers when they get these new Trium-Davidsons in.
I realize that they're going after what they think the consumer wants, and that's how you sell product. I'm also not your average consumer. Where I work, every kid with a shaved head, fresh tattoos and a bad attitude rides a Hardley or Jap Clone. Let's hope this 'new direction' doesn't trickle down to all the Rocket models.
Weazel

[BATMAN]

I'm not diggin' it so much... The thing I liked about the 'Original' is that it was 'Original'. On the bright side, maybe dealers will be slashing prices on the '07 Tourers when they get these new Trium-Davidsons in.
I realize that they're going after what they think the consumer wants, and that's how you sell product. I'm also not your average consumer. Where I work, every kid with a shaved head, fresh tattoos and a bad attitude rides a Hardley or Jap Clone. Let's hope this 'new direction' doesn't trickle down to all the Rocket models.
Weazel

I like it, more and more. People can say Triumph is copying some HD styling cues here, but I'm interested in how the bike works. 10 gallon saddlebags will really hold a bunch of crap, narrower tires will lighten up the handling, and better suspension will smooth out the road.
I'm a Victory rider, and own an '02 TCD. Some people claimed that was a HD copy. But after 46,000 miles so far, I don't really care what others say. I love it, but am starting to get that itch to get something new, and this new Rocket may be just the ticket.
Besides, to me, having that big triple stuffed in the frame means it's not copying anyone.

[Pig9r]

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.

[RT]

Just got the email from Triumph announcing the new RIII tourer. I like the looks but since I just bought a Tiger another bike will have to wait, for now.

[Readyt]

Heres the link from Triumph:
http://www.adz2go.com/mailmgt/templa...etterlink.html
Ted