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Originally Posted by Danny Diego
I guess any bike is fine for a ride -- even RTW -- but I can speak a little about the R3.
I bought a new Rocket III Touring in 2009 and have put 40k miles on it since. I've ridden it all over the US (several times), Canada and Mexico. It's a comfortable enough for long-distance travel but HEAVY. Two-up riding is OK, but there are better touring and 2-up bikes out there.
Mileage isn't great but there's plenty of power.
There were and are some mechanical issues that have plagued the bike; worse, Triumph has refused to acknowledge and address them.
There are at least two really good owners sites where you can get first-hand info from guys just like me---all the pros and cons.
I love the bike but must say there are plenty of other bikes that may be better suited for travel.
I hope this helps.
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Thanks Danny!
All bikes fail sooner or later I guess there is not a trouble/free motorbike, but again is a surprise to heard that Triumph do not care much. What problems you suffer or have suffered?
Could you tell us some pros and cons from your point of view?
What about the panniers capacity? and pillion comfort with that amount of torque?
Cheers
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