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My next door neighbour has a new toy.
« on: 05 June 2021, 16:00:03 »

My neighbour has just got himself a Triumph Rocket 3 motorcycle, I know absolutely nothing about bikes but have to say this machine looks & sounds fabulous 2500cc seems insane but I think it's a work of art.
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Re: My next door neighbour has a new toy.
« Reply #1 on: 05 June 2021, 17:14:30 »

Yes.....the best of British. :y

Britain used to be famous for big twins like the Bonnie and Norton Commando.....650/750/850 cc.

I would love one of these.

Originally they were only 2.3 litre so obviously needed more capacity. :y

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Re: My next door neighbour has a new toy.
« Reply #2 on: 05 June 2021, 17:19:01 »

http://https://youtu.be/M0I8_3wIIH0

Ridden by a girlie. A proper one  with tits and a fanny, and not the other variety. :y
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Re: My next door neighbour has a new toy.
« Reply #3 on: 05 June 2021, 19:10:51 »

Awesome!  8)
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Re: My next door neighbour has a new toy.
« Reply #4 on: 05 June 2021, 19:36:23 »

Would have preferred to hear the engine rather than the music. Fair play to her for holding the bugger upright.  :D
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Re: My next door neighbour has a new toy.
« Reply #5 on: 05 June 2021, 19:56:33 »

those fun air-bags don't look big enough to save her if she falls off at speed  :D
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Re: My next door neighbour has a new toy.
« Reply #6 on: 05 June 2021, 20:03:55 »

Here's one without air bags

https://youtu.be/y0E0is4ND1A
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Re: My next door neighbour has a new toy.
« Reply #7 on: 05 June 2021, 23:02:54 »

Impressive to look at in its own way, but I wouldnt want to try and go hacking around bends on it. Which for me, is the point of Motorbikes.
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Re: My next door neighbour has a new toy.
« Reply #8 on: 06 June 2021, 13:17:40 »

Impressive to look at in its own way, but I wouldnt want to try and go hacking around bends on it. Which for me, is the point of Motorbikes.


Designed as a 'lardy' tourer/cruiser really. One that will make more use of torque rather than power.

Only 165 BHP,  so no match for the much lighter 200BHP plus sport bike in a straight drag race. 
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Re: My next door neighbour has a new toy.
« Reply #9 on: 06 June 2021, 21:23:09 »

My lad has a rocket3.  It can certainly be pushed through the twisties by a competent rider and he surprises a few on lighter bikes with greater power but less switched on riders.

Like the much maligned, straight line HD’s, ifridden by someone who knows their stuff, can scratch along quite well as well…
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