Does the Worlds Largest Displacement Production Motorcycle Make Sense?

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Triumph's Rocket 3 Storm R and GT models now have more power than before. Does the largest displacement production motorcycle in the world make sense for everyday riders? We went to France to find out.  Check out the story at https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/triumph-rocket-3-storm-r-and-gt-first-ride-review/  Subscribe to Cycle World Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/cycleworld?sub_confirmation=1 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CLI74xvMBFLDOC1tQaCOQ Read more from Cycle World: https://www.cycleworld.com/ Buy Cycle World Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/cycleworld

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00:00We're in Cannes in the French Riviera, where we just got finished riding the 2024 Triumph

00:05Rocket 3 Storm R and Storm GT.

00:08These two motorcycles are 2458cc, which is the largest displacement motorcycle in the

00:13world.

00:14They are massive, they have tons of power, but at what cost?

00:18Do these make sense for a normal rider as a motorcycle?

00:22Let's get into what these new bikes are, what's changed, and if they make sense for a regular

00:27rider.

00:28The major updates for the Storm are blacked out finishes, two-tone paint, and you lose

00:33a kilogram of weight in the wheels, which does result in lighter handling.

00:36It's not a crazy dramatic difference, but it does make a difference.

00:41Fit and finish on the Rocket line is absolutely incredible.

00:44You get close to these bikes, everything is tight, it is well done, it looks ultra-premium

00:49as it should with that $25,000 price tag.

00:53The R starts at $24,995 MSRP, and the GT here adds $750 to that price tag.

00:59For 2024, we see the power output now match the Triumph Factory Custom that we saw introduced

01:05previously.

01:06That power output at 179.5 horsepower and 166 foot-pounds of torque.

01:11That power is delivered smooth.

01:12It is easy to get it to the ground.

01:15You have several ride modes.

01:17I didn't find traction control or any of the safety features to be too cumbersome or overwhelming.

01:23The technology worked well in this package.

01:25It worked smooth.

01:26The only times I noticed traction control kicking in was when it was necessary, which

01:30was really nice.

01:31699 and 705 pounds, these bikes both handle much better than you expect them to.

01:39The Rocket 3 at its core was this wild, unwieldy, just power beast, and Triumph has really refined

01:47this motorcycle into relevance.

01:49It is now a smooth, easy-to-ride bike that still has an absolute boatload of power.

01:56But you can ride it.

01:57You can actually get what you want to out of this bike on the road.

02:00And that feeling is incredible.

02:02That's the feeling that we got to experience today, riding through Cannes and the French

02:06countryside.

02:07Ergonomics are changed pretty dramatically from the Roadster to the Grand Tourer.

02:12There's a 5-inch difference in handlebar placement, and the R has mids, whereas the GT has forwards.

02:19The seat and pillion is also different.

02:21You have an adjustable height backrest here, as well as a smoother incline on the back of

02:26the rider's seat.

02:27There's no backrest on the Roadster.

02:29It's just a little bit more sleek, a little bit cleaner finish.

02:32Triumph claims that they have sold 18,000 of these motorcycles since the last major update

02:37in 2019.

02:38So it's obviously struck a chord with the buying audience.

02:42And these improvements add more power, more variety, and just the blacked-out finishes,

02:48which the American Cruiser audience has shown that they do really enjoy.

02:51So does this bike make sense for you as a rider?

02:55That's up to you.

02:56If you want the most power, absolutely it does.

02:59It is surprisingly easy to ride.

03:01The weight was not cumbersome, so it has a lot to offer.

03:05These bikes are currently available in the US and Triumph dealerships, so you can go buy,

03:09check one out, test ride it, and see for yourself.

03:13All together.

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