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| AZCactus | | Taranis |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 02 Aug 2018 - 23:19 Post title : Why Rocket is in the lineup imo | | | ...compete against diavel and vmax. Link
Rumor has it Rocket 2500 (new design) is next.
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 03 Aug 2018 - 00:56 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | | | Geez Rich: My new ride is pretty quick too.It does the quarter in a flat 10 minutes and 38 seconds!! 
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 03 Aug 2018 - 01:23 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: davetac1) | | | slowing down happens, enjoy your ride. 
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| PES | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/01/2009 | | Posts | : | 927 | | Location | : | Tulsa, OK, United States |
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| | Posted : 03 Aug 2018 - 03:19 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | | | I am a life long Triumph fan but that Diavel sounds bad ass.
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 03 Aug 2018 - 03:33 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: PES) | | | I've seen V-Rods advertised at a nice price.
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| DangerMouse | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/03/2016 | | Posts | : | 546 | | Location | : | South East, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 03 Aug 2018 - 21:11 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | | | Pah, my Trumpy will slaughter all of those (apart from perhaps the VMax) all you need is two cylinders and a supercharger!
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| PES | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 03/01/2009 | | Posts | : | 927 | | Location | : | Tulsa, OK, United States |
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| | Posted : 03 Aug 2018 - 21:22 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
I've seen V-Rods advertised at a nice price. |
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Out of the 10 I have only test driven the Vrod and RIII. The VRod is faster than shit, but THE most uncomfortable cruiser I have ever ridden. The riding position puts you in like a parallel U w short bars and forward pegs. The Rocket is fast but still pretty comfortable. But where in the Hell do you put your luggage on a Diavel?
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| VABird | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 1,373 | | Location | : | BEDFORD, Virginia, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2018 - 01:42 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: davetac1) | | |
davetac1 wrote:
Geez Rich: My new ride is pretty quick too.It does the quarter in a flat 10 minutes and 38 seconds!! |
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Dave.... riding in downtown Boston again?? 
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 28 Aug 2018 - 13:35 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: DangerMouse) | | | Interesting price, damaged goods but hey! 231 hp Link
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| Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 15 Oct 2018 - 07:02 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | | | The new R3 is going to happen, news should be next week, that's all I know. Nothing said about a Tbird revival.
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| Hornet | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 05/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 1,294 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 15 Oct 2018 - 11:42 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: Leethal) | | | Per my dealers sales manager who will be at the event the dealer conference in London later this month is being called "The Big Reveal"
Or something like that . Apparently corp keeps tossing around the big term.
His lips are sealed about the models to be revealed, if he even knows.
If you guys will recall the dealer conference was in Chicago last year, a few days before the meeting a local dealer released a cell phone pic of the new Speedmaster.
People laughed and said that was not a real picture or a new model only to be proved wrong when the bike was revealed.
Hopefully we'll see some spy photos this week. I'm expecting to see the 1200 Scrambler, a 1200 Speedtwin and the new Rocket.
I could be wrong as I've been wrong many times before.
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 16 Oct 2018 - 03:39 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: Hornet) | | | for sure, new and improved rocket...this'll be interesting.
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| PES | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 03/01/2009 | | Posts | : | 927 | | Location | : | Tulsa, OK, United States |
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| | Posted : 16 Oct 2018 - 23:51 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | | | I bet they add a 6 speed and the electronics all the other New Triumps have. Cruise control etc.
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 19 Oct 2018 - 04:28 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: PES) | | | Fwiw, I read the Rocket name changed to Bruiser. Lol
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| Hornet | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 05/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 1,294 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 19 Oct 2018 - 13:52 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
Fwiw, I read the Rocket name changed to Bruiser. Lol |
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| Hornet | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 05/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 1,294 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Oct 2018 - 01:11 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: Hornet) | | |
Hornet wrote:
Per my dealers sales manager who will be at the event the dealer conference in London later this month is being called "The Big Reveal"
Or something like that . Apparently corp keeps tossing around the big term.
His lips are sealed about the models to be revealed, if he even knows.
If you guys will recall the dealer conference was in Chicago last year, a few days before the meeting a local dealer released a cell phone pic of the new Speedmaster.
People laughed and said that was not a real picture or a new model only to be proved wrong when the bike was revealed.
Hopefully we'll see some spy photos this week. I'm expecting to see the 1200 Scrambler, a 1200 Speedtwin and the new Rocket.
I could be wrong as I've been wrong many times before.
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And here go, 1200 Scrambler, 1200 Speed Twin and possibly a Rocket. Link
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| Hornet | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 05/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 1,294 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 26 Oct 2018 - 10:23 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: Hornet) | | | Link
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 26 Oct 2018 - 12:41 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: Hornet) | | | My goodness. It's something on steroids! Fuk it, I may have to march down to Triumph dealer and place an order! Hey Tal!! Are you with me??
And why someone's head is blocking the view, i can't make out the full exhaust, though nice headers. And spoke wheels, it can't be. ...too many questions.
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| bschwartz | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/03/2014 | | Posts | : | 336 | | Location | : | Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 26 Oct 2018 - 13:56 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | |
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 26 Oct 2018 - 19:25 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: bschwartz) | | | Thnx Bob.
Is this for real or a prototype?? I wouldn't considered it a classic cruiser but very interesting. I think Triumph modeled it after the Bobber...their top selling bike.
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| alatamoc | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/06/2015 | | Posts | : | 73 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 26 Oct 2018 - 20:01 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | | | Over here we're also getting rumours of a new 2000 cc Thunderbird.
Bring it on.
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| bschwartz | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/03/2014 | | Posts | : | 336 | | Location | : | Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 26 Oct 2018 - 20:30 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | | | I don't have any info on if this is a new production bike or just something they're working on but considering they rode one out on the stage it's got to be close. Other rumor I've read is 2,500 cc and 170 hp. This is coming from Facebook posts from people who were at the dealer meeting.
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 26 Oct 2018 - 21:32 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: alatamoc) | | |
alatamoc wrote:
Over here we're also getting rumours of a new 2000 cc Thunderbird.
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Good News! And it makes sense. Now Triumph has a cc gap between 1200 and 2500. The new Thunderbird (or something similar) may be inevitable.
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| Tal | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 27 Oct 2018 - 05:59 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
My goodness. It's something on steroids! Fuk it, I may have to march down to Triumph dealer and place an order! Hey Tal!! Are you with me??
And why someone's head is blocking the view, i can't make out the full exhaust, though nice headers. And spoke wheels, it can't be. ...too many questions. |
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Hi M8...ages since ive been here...hope everyone is happy and well...
Seems there is some truth in it!...watch this space...i'll be sticking with my baby tho i think...
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| bschwartz | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/03/2014 | | Posts | : | 336 | | Location | : | Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 27 Oct 2018 - 14:28 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: Tal) | | | What a beast. Has to be a kick in the pants to ride. I love my Storm but the Rocket and the extra grunt must be a thrill when you roll on the throttle.
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| Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 27 Oct 2018 - 19:51 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: bschwartz) | | | Loved my Storm bigtime too...this is the 2nd Rocket i have had since. It has many additions since i bought it new just b4 xmas 2016.
Like any motor, if you open the airways and let them breathe...in and out...tune the fuel/air accordingly, they go alot better. This has PCV, Jardine headers and cans and a dyno tune. The torque, balance, comfort,power and sound suit me just fine. I had trouble with my lower back and the feet forward position on my Storm which isn't a problem with the Roadster cos the feet are more under you...i can stand up when riding to stretch or put my feet forward on the pegs i have put on.
Would have kept the Storm if finances allowed just cos she was a beautiful machine...but...
As you say, its a kick in the pants to ride! dosnt take long to get the needle right around i can tell you.!
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| Hornet | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 05/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 1,294 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 17 Nov 2018 - 13:17 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: Tal) | | | I'll post this here instead on in the brake thread where I was asked the question.
Here's what I know. The 1200 SpeedTwin with the Thruxton engine, T120/ Street Cup type styling along with cast wheels is a given and is set to be announced on Dec the 4th. The Speedtwin was set to be released at the past Eicma show in Milan. Foe some reason Triumph decided not to show the Speedtwin. It's my guess they wanted the 1200 Scrambler to be the show case as they're hopeing it will be a new cash cow. I'm sure they did not want the Speedtwin to steal the spotlight as there appears to be quite an interest in the Speed.
A New Rocket concept was shown at the dealer meetings in London a couple of weeks ago as discussed above. The Rocket could be a full blown production bike but I suspect it will be a TFC, Triumph Factory Custom as was discussed at the dealer meeting. Triumph will be offering factory "custom" bikes and I suspect this is where the new Rocket will be found.
No real rumblings about a New Bird, other than internet talk. If Triumph is coming with a New Bird it will be their best kept secret ever. Normally if a new bike/design is in the mix you'll see some "spy" photos about a year before it's on the market. Tbird, Nothing.
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| bschwartz | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/03/2014 | | Posts | : | 336 | | Location | : | Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 20 Dec 2018 - 14:20 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: Hornet) | | | Further info on the new Rocket coming next year - Link
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 20 Dec 2018 - 14:46 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: bschwartz) | | | "...aimed at kicking Ducati's new Diavel squarely in the V-twin."
Ok.
and I recently invested in a bc air box removal kit, that sucks!
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| Slcharger | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/02/2016 | | Posts | : | 1,661 | | Location | : | Denmark |
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| | Posted : 20 Dec 2018 - 17:13 Post title : Re: Why Rocket is in the lineup imo (Re: bschwartz) | | | That is some beast.
Look a lot more sleek than the old one.
Can't wait to see it in the flesh.
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