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31-01-06, 02:19 PM

The Rocket III is a fantastic looking machine. Not my sort of motorcycle, but it is everything it sets out to be.

31-01-06, 03:24 PM

There is no factory that ever produced motorcycles that does not have the occasional problem. But the degree of "old's wives" tales that go on at times is to me absurd.
Many of us have heard the odd report of someone buying "a bad un" but that does not compare with the thousands of happy owners with the same bike.
I personally think Triumph have a very good model range now and their name continues to rise in the consciousness of people looking for a well designed machine. (I think if they do well with the 675 in the Supersport races then they will really start to hit the Jap 600 market) Personally I would be happy to buy one right now and slap that race exhaust on it! Yummy!

I think many of you who see Nirvana in owning a 600SS should look long and hard at that bike.

If I were UK based I would be looking very closely at Triumph for my next bike.

fizzwheel · 31-01-06, 03:34 PM

Havent all the 2006 model 675's for the UK Market sold out ? I am sure I read this somewhere recently.

675 does look gorgeous, however the site of the rocket 3 makes me want to

31-01-06, 03:45 PM

Fizz...Most makers will have models in their range that do not appeal to everyone, otherwise why have more than one model? The point I am making is that Triumph for me is a solid brand these days. The Rocket is not for me either but that does not stop it from being a cracking bike for those that seek what it does.

fizzwheel · 31-01-06, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Triumph for me is a solid brand these days.

I agree, TBH I think they have been for a while

31-01-06, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Basket

The Rocket III still looks like a tart's handbag thou.

I think the Rocket III is a 2300 - perhaps a Fireblade is more of a tart's handbag thou?

dirtydog · 31-01-06, 07:15 PM

triumphs are fantasic bikes

but then i'm biased

Biker Biggles · 31-01-06, 07:16 PM

There's a thread on SV rider showing a streetfighter Rocket 3.I'd like to see Triumph build a slimmed down version with a better riding position.Imagine a speed triple with a car engine--------

31-01-06, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Boccadillo

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Basket

The Rocket III still looks like a tart's handbag thou.

I think the Rocket III is a 2300 - perhaps a Fireblade is more of a tart's handbag thou?

Your crusin' for a brusin' mister

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31-01-06, 09:54 PM

its good to c triumph doing so well. Id never buy 1 tho cos im only 24 and u need to be mid 30s to buy 1. Im gonna get either new r6 or gixxer6. not sure which 1 tho.andrew

31-01-06, 03:34 PM	#13
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Havent all the 2006 model 675's for the UK Market sold out ? I am sure I read this somewhere recently. 675 does look gorgeous, however the site of the rocket 3 makes me want to __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

31-01-06, 07:15 PM	#17
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	triumphs are fantasic bikes but then i'm biased __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

31-01-06, 07:16 PM	#18
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	There's a thread on SV rider showing a streetfighter Rocket 3.I'd like to see Triumph build a slimmed down version with a better riding position.Imagine a speed triple with a car engine-------- __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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31-01-06, 02:19 PM	#11
Cronos Guest Posts: n/a	The Rocket III is a fantastic looking machine. Not my sort of motorcycle, but it is everything it sets out to be.

31-01-06, 03:24 PM	#12
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	There is no factory that ever produced motorcycles that does not have the occasional problem. But the degree of "old's wives" tales that go on at times is to me absurd. Many of us have heard the odd report of someone buying "a bad un" but that does not compare with the thousands of happy owners with the same bike. I personally think Triumph have a very good model range now and their name continues to rise in the consciousness of people looking for a well designed machine. (I think if they do well with the 675 in the Supersport races then they will really start to hit the Jap 600 market) Personally I would be happy to buy one right now and slap that race exhaust on it! Yummy! I think many of you who see Nirvana in owning a 600SS should look long and hard at that bike. If I were UK based I would be looking very closely at Triumph for my next bike.

31-01-06, 03:45 PM	#14
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Fizz...Most makers will have models in their range that do not appeal to everyone, otherwise why have more than one model? The point I am making is that Triumph for me is a solid brand these days. The Rocket is not for me either but that does not stop it from being a cracking bike for those that seek what it does.

31-01-06, 09:54 PM	#20
svracers Guest Posts: n/a	its good to c triumph doing so well. Id never buy 1 tho cos im only 24 and u need to be mid 30s to buy 1. Im gonna get either new r6 or gixxer6. not sure which 1 tho.andrew