R 18 Roctane

[Morety]

Apparently it goes round corners better. I watched a review of a R3 and Ducati Diavel head to head and they both made surprisingly lively road bikes unlike a lot of big cruisers. I'm sure you could adapt a R3 for some sort of luggage but appreciate this isn't its intended market. Certainly earlier Rockets could be had with panniers because I've seen one kitted out for touring a bit like this:

Top Box Set for Triumph Rocket III / Classic with Saddlebag MS5 Craftride

Set consisting of Hard saddlebags for right and left (pair), support brackets, 2 keys (keyed alike), top box with luggage grill, 2 keys Hard side cases with leatherette cover Craftride K3 for Choppers, Cruisers und Custombikes Saddlebag pannier set consisting of side cases and a sturdy metal...

www.motea.uk

 

[Big Si]

At least another one has been used...................

 

[Arsey]

At least another one has been used...................

Some people really shouldn’t be allowed near any tools.
That is beyond hideous.

 

[Urban Rider]

But the problem still remains that the cylinders prevent you from placing your feet where they should go

Interesting view given the HD Dyna, Sportster ranges all have mid controls as standard which are in the same position as the R18s... It also seems HD may have got it wrong as they are now offering mid control kits for the vast majority of their range..

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Interesting view given the HD Dyna, Sportster ranges all have mid controls as standard which are in the same position as the R18s... It also seems HD may have got it wrong as they are now offering mid control kits for the vast majority of their range..

I sat on one at Alton the other week. When I lifted my right foot on to the pedal the top of my boot was touching the underside of the cylinder head and the sole was depressing the brake pedal. I'm only a size 8

I'd have been OK in Flip Flops

 

[Andy63]

Thought this was a good review

[video=youtube_share;Bc9WZ2F3Ez4]

 

[Urban Rider]

I sat on one at Alton the other week. When I lifted my right foot on to the pedal the top of my boot was touching the underside of the cylinder head and the sole was depressing the brake pedal. I'm only a size 8

I'd have been OK in Flip Flops

I'm a size 9 and i've never had that issue..

 

[Urban Rider]

Thought this was a good review

[video=youtube_share;Bc9WZ2F3Ez4]

Agreed, its a good one and i'm with him on the lack of fuel range gauge. That said i love mine and it's the perfect partner to the GSA...

 

[LockieP]

I'm a size 9 and i've never had that issue..

I agree. I wear size 9 Sidi Arcadia boots usually when I ride my Classic & never have a problem.

 

[zoltan]

But the problem still remains that the cylinders prevent you from placing your feet where they should go

You can always emulate the HD seating position with this