2010 Star VMAX vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster - MotoUSA

This is comparing a sports bike [albeit a big one} to a true tourer. There will be lots of machines that are quicker from a standing start than an 800 lb behemoth, so what? That's just basic physics. The actual point of lots of mass is stability at speed, something at which the big Triumph has no equals. If Triumph were ever to tune this engine and put it east/west in sports frame, it would kill everything.

both of these bikes are too big !

rocket 3 is god of torque

triumph all day long v max ugly

at least we all should be realistic. vmax beats rocket 3 in everything. I mean which one is faster in a straight line? which one is faster on twisties? which one handles better? which one is better equipped? which one has better built quality ( this one can be debatable )? the answer is vmax
the only thing rocket has better than vmax is the fuel tank capacity

YAMAHA

4:17 "The Triumph is just plain hard to move around at low speeds"

What a lie! I currently own an 06 Rocket (800ish lbs + fat rear tire + mods) and have previously owned an 03 America (500ish lbs + mods) and I shit-you-not the Rocket is easier to handle at low speeds. No shit. Especially tooling around a gas station @ half-throttle half-clutch looking for a good spot. I have also test-ridden a VMAX from a local dealership and tooled it around a gas station and I found it to be clumsy and tipsy like I was riding on one ice skate at all speeds including standing still. Don't get me wrong, I also love the VMAX for all the things it does right, because it absolutely does have the edge in handling at higher speeds, but nowhere else. Assuming these people have actually used these bikes for more than 5 minutes, how can they honestly make a statement like that?

You are purposefully misleading consumers and your subscribers! Stop it! You aren't fooling anybody!

My '06 Rocket @ 800+lbs fat rear tire is just as easy to push around as my 03 Triumph America @ 500lbs and EASIER to move around than ANY VMax ever.

I DO NOT claim that the Rocket is better than the VMAX in any way, just that MotorcycleUSA are a bunch of liars and don't represent their sample products accurately and can't be trusted.

The biker media always puts the Rocket up against the Diavel & V-Max in tests.

The Rocket 3 is a traditional cruiser. It weighs over 300 kilos, is covered in chrome, and can be purchased in full touring spec - it isn't a performance bike. It is about torque and that cruiser riding exoerience... so why not put it in a review against big Harleys & Indians?

Is the Rocket so much better that comparisons are superfluous?

the vmax cost 6000 more dollars wtf no shit its gonna win

can someone do a comparison of rocket 3 roadster vs valkyrie or rocket touring vs a golding?

My brother had the vmax and loved the looks and presence but the fuel range killed it for him... me too as when we we were out for a ride he spent most of the time looking for filling stations. If your idea of fun is having crowds around your bike looking at it while you sit drinking coffee then go ahead... me I would sooner ride.

"Put an extra 250 lbs. on the Vmax and than race them"

I love the VMax engine, but can't stand the cheesy fake plastic intake scoops. Change the styling and add a 6th gear.

I´m gonna buy a leather suit. I´m gonna buy a $2500 custom painted helmet. I´m going to buy this bike, and never take it over 180kmh.

The vmax looks just badass, I love triumph but the 3 cylinders bike, this look like harley davidson from UK.

vmax are without a doubt great bikes, but there is only so much you can do on roads with all the power etc, (within the law I mean) then it comes down to preference, mine was the Rocket, my triumph before it was the America it was also a sexy bike just not fast enough, the Rocket is a gorgeous bike and I like the cruiser style of riding but the rocket is not full cruiser riding the pegs are further back and leaning into the corners like a sports bike rider feels totally natural but so does sitting back like a cruiser ride, I think its awesome, cant wait for warm weather!!

Both are faster than a car that's what you need to get yourself out of a scary situation. You cant go wrong with neither one their both good capable bikes but if you like long distance and don't want to spend your time at the pump the triumph is probably the better choice.

Neither the Yamaha or the Ducati in my opinion fall under the cruiser classification, the Rocket is a classic and true bike that's a cruiser in all fazes with the exception its not a traditional V twin, so what! its a pure cruiser that can go 200 miles on a tank of gas and none of the other 2 can due to the Crotch rocket styling of them. yes they are fast and can go 0-60 in 2.8 seconds, but then you need to go get gas cause its empty. I do have to say and agree that the Rocket III is not for an average person in stature, its a VERY big bike and yes heavy, but fun! I own one and love it....

Dunno who is narrating ... but DO NOT quit your day job ... I fell asleep listening to you ... jesus ...