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    Default 2020 Rocket 3

    This is an impressive machine. Too big for me, but I can still admire it

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    I don't want one, but I love it for what it is. I did have a 2014 Triumph 1200 Trophy SE. It was an amazing bike and we put 80,000 miles on it before going to the Spyder. Triumph builds some great machines.

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    I rode a Rocket 3 and loved it. If I didn't already have a Royal Star Tour Deluxe on order I would have bought it.

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    I think it will be one heck of a bike. Lamont has one on order and should be giving us a real world review in a few weeks. I think it is just a nitch market and only has about 2 other competitors. The Yamaha Vmax, and the Ducatti Diavel. I hope they do a true comparison of the 3. I think either way, the driver will make all the difference, although the Ducatti will have an advantage in the curves. Still should be interesting.
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    The Rocket is a special bike. I "almost" bought one until the dealer had me sit on it and start it up. A zap on the throttle and that baby leaned way over just from the torque. I said, this one is to "mean" for me. Went and bought a Vulcan 2000 instead.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    The Rocket is a special bike. I "almost" bought one until the dealer had me sit on it and start it up. A zap on the throttle and that baby leaned way over just from the torque. I said, this one is to "mean" for me. Went and bought a Vulcan 2000 instead.
    That's a pity cos it's a big, soft bear to ride - I own one. However, I'm aware it could tear my head off if I get it wrong!
    Riding the new one on Jan 8th. No tourer available yet, though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    I think it will be one heck of a bike. Lamont has one on order and should be giving us a real world review in a few weeks. I think it is just a nitch market and only has about 2 other competitors. The Yamaha Vmax, and the Ducatti Diavel. I hope they do a true comparison of the 3. I think either way, the driver will make all the difference, although the Ducatti will have an advantage in the curves. Still should be interesting.
    I hope he does. It's one of those bikes you see as a poster in a boy's room next to the Ferrari. Here are some cool pix

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    First time rider I ride a friend's spyder and love it and been thinking hard about getting one amazing and fun to ride

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