Rocket Thinking About It

Hi
Been thinking of getting a R3
A mate of mine has one and swears by it
He calls it a fat lads Boneville !
Another mate had one but wasn't all that sold with it
Said it was impressive but to big and expensive
So if I can ask for your honest opinions
Cheers
DILLIGAF

 

As new as I can afford
Would have to sell or do a deal on my speedmaster I can't afford two bikes unfortunately
Got two cars on PCP but don't know if I want to do this for what is essentially a big boys toy

 

Wish that was true of everything
When I start moving weight becomes a hindrance

 

Had a ride on my brother-in-law's R3. Absolutely bonkers !!!! The weight might disappear when you are going, but at junction, even the slightest incline can give you a fright. Nearly dropped it twice puling up to junctions.
But once you do get it going - BLOODY HELL The torque of that engine is insane. You could ride around with it in 3rd gear. It will pull away in 3rd and get to 100 in 3rd !!! Mad as !!!

Got wee legs ? Stick to something else. At 6'2" and 17+st, I found it quite a handful, but the riding experience is fantastic.

Maybe in the future, if I find a nice low mileage touring version in black and white, I could be sorely tempted to chop in the America. The main worry would be the weight of the bike and the missus on the back. If it were to drop, no way you are stopping it going.

 

Careful there bonny lad
It wasn't me who started the TINY COCKED WING it was you!

 

Further to this here is a picture of my mate Frank
He's 6ft3 and 19.5st
He's not stopping with me in the cupboard at the GMU
He's coming out of the closet to bunk with Dozers Dad

 

Still not heard from any rocket owners

 

He's gonna love you.....long time!!!

 

Nah you're alright mate he says he's going on a diet and the t shirt is something to aim for