2007 Triumph reviews

I bought my Rocket about 1 year ago. I was a sportsbike guy previously but decided to try something new. I'm English so it was an easy choice to choose Triumph, and I must say the bike is awesome. I must admit it's a bit intimidating to most of the people who look at it but I just felt at home as soon as I sat on it. The power is relentless and it handles way better than I thought it would. And the quality is as good as I've seen. Anyone reading this that is not sure on what bike to buy, look no further than a Rocket III. You'll be picking the flies out of your teeth because you can't stop grinning! Show less

I had ridden Triumphs back in the 60s. I have always wanted to get another one. After scanning the reviews I decided to get a new one. I have had no leaks and no electrical problems. It is a lot of fun. I can't believe the power! I just love it. I am always getting comments on it (great restoration). Show less

If you are not smiling after the first 100 yards of open road on this bike you have no clue what PREMIUM engineering and power are about. This is one sweet machine and has power to spare and the handling of a much smaller bike. VERY NIMBLE. The color combos are great. I love my Rocket III Classic and will never part with it. Show less

I have the Classic in red/white and have covered in 6 months 11500 miles without any troubles. The one big thing that worries me about this bike is that I don't think I will ever be able to wipe the smile off my face whenever I ride. With the Rocket being so unique, it's nice to be accepted by other brand riders. The Rocket has almost no vibrations till about 90 MPH, and then it's just a light buzz. It will handle very well but not like a sports bike due to its big rear tire. Power is never ending and very addictive. This is a great engineering feat by Triumph. Show less

This is my first Triumph and I am impressed! I've been riding for 40 years on many different bikes. I worked in the motorcycle industry for 25 years. I think the new Tiger is the best all around motorcycle I've ever ridden; it handles like a sport bike and has the comfort to be ridden 400 or 500 miles a day without discomfort. And that 1050 Triple engine puts a big grin on my face every time I ride it! I bought my Tiger in April and by Thanksgiving I had over 12000 miles on it. I couldn't leave it sit! I've had no mechanical problems at all, although I really wish Triumph would offer a suspension upgrade like Ducati offers on many of their models, as it's getting a bit spongy with the miles I've got. The stock headlights are probably my biggest complaint as I ride at night a fair amount. Upgraded to HID, much better now! I think for the price the Tiger should come with the optional luggage too as the Sprint does. All in all... a great motorcycle! Show less

The R3 is a one of a kind motorcycle. It has multiple personalities. I actually ride my bike as a commuter to work and find it quite at home with slower traffic and local stop and start activity. It has a low center of gravity, is easy to get off the kickstand, and feels quite light for its size. It handles very well in my opinion as I also ride a TBS and have owned a Sprint RS in the past, so I do have those machines to compare it to. The acceleration is very smooth and you are in control. It's not a fire breathing dragon unless you want it to be. I was very surprised at how quickly I became comfortable with this bike as well as how well mannered it was when going easy on the throttle. Now back to the fire breathing dragon comment. This bike will flat out launch itself like a Rocket, no pun intended. If you like the feel of tons of torque and exceptional acceleration, just grab a handful and hang on. It will have you grinning ear to ear as you enter into another atmosphere. If you think you might like this, take a test ride. It took me 5 minutes on the demo to know I just had to have this type of bike. It is in a class of its own with a distinct personality. Looks, handling, power and it stands out in a crowd. Show less

I have had "Boddington(my scorched yellow Tiger 1050) since April 07. I could not be happier. I will admit I was a bit intimidated at first, with the power and the physical size of the machine, since I was coming from mid 80s, mild mannered street single cylinder machines. I mostly commute, and it does beautifully. I have complete confidence in this nimble machine when being forced to avoid the crazies in their cars to and from work. I did a 4300 mile trip from Atlanta to Sturgis, SD with out a complaint. Wind protection was more than adequate for this 6 ft. tall rider while riding 70-80mph on the interstates and the MPG on this thing was freakishly insane, sometimes getting 300 miles to the tank, riding at a quick constant pace. Even the dual sportiness is not lost with this new version of the Tiger, as I learned on the dirt mountain roads in Colorado that no mere sport or standard bike should tread. Show less

I haven't ridden a Triumph since the 1970's. I have since been riding Hondas for their reliability. However, when I saw the Bonneville T100, nostalgia took over and I had to get one. It was the best decision I have made in bikes in years. Triumph has solved the old problems of oil leakage and electrical problems, while preserving its timeless good looks. The bike is very responsive and has a great center of gravity. While not super fast, it is fast enough to cruise on the highway comfortably and a lot of fun to ride. Show less

I picked up my Speedmaster on Friday, July 13th...which is suposed to be an unlucky day... wrong! That day changed my life! The first night I got the bike I put over 150 miles on it! And I still can't get off the thing!! Rain or shine, I ride. I've put almost 3000 miles on it already and only had it for about a month and a half!This bike is awesome. It fits me perfect and has enough power to propel me and my girl (which I met the following day on my bike) to 70mph whenever I twist the throttle! I've had the bike up to 100mph till I was running out of road, and still had more throttle! I've done a couple of 300-400 mile trips on this with great ease. It is a very comfortable bike to ride for me, however my girl does complain that the small seat gets to her after awhile, need a touring seat next for the longer rides. After reading some reviews I did put a 19th tooth sprocket on the front which made a huge difference in highway speeds. Now, cruising at 70 mph only runs at about 3500 rpms. All in all, the bike is awesome and would recommend this bike to any one that is looking at Sportsters. It's not a Harley but I didn't want to fall into that category of going with the flow! I wanted to be different and this bike gets looks! Well I'm off to go for a ride, like I said I can't get off this bike!!! Show less

that's right folks. If you are considering a Rocket III be prepared on your test ride to experience an onslaught of power from the very second you release the throttle. One thing for sure you will not want to get take it back. This bike is a true dream to ride and to build a relationship with. She has an attitude but at the end of the day you are completely satisfied. After my test ride I couldn't sell my Harley fast enough. Triumph is trumping the competition by leap years. Styling, performance, engineering, technology, and customer satisfaction is superior. Show less