What do you picture when you think of a ‘ real man ’ s bike ’? Ya know , something suitable for the traditional , non-PC , hairy-chested type . An outdoors guy or gal that ’ s out there fishing and hunting wild pigs with their bare hands to feed the family - when they ’ re not out riding their pride and joy , of course . This isn ’ t a modern-day EV scooter rider , this rider needs a proper motorcycle that burns petrol . Well , I reckon this rider would have a big grunter ! Something with a huge motor at the very least . Then the machine must be muscular and wellproportioned . Handsome too , yet with a slightly menacing façade to keep the unworthy riff-raff away . Of course , it also must be able to handle and stop for trouble at any given moment . Massively bold , statement-sized sticky rubber is a given and huge brakes to keep it all under control go without saying . To be the business - you must look the business . In essence it must be an imposing beast of a machine , yet with sophistication and a gentle side to seamlessly
cope with modern life . In my mind , only one production machine on the planet meets the above expectations – say hello to the 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm . What a bike . ‘ Real blokes ’ aside , the Triumph Rocket 3 Storm does need a bit of muscle as it comes in at a hefty 320kg at the kerb .
STUNNING CENTREPIECE The fly-by-wire motor is a modest 2458cc inline triple , bigger than most family stationwagons . Producing 180hp at 7000rpm and , quite frankly , ridiculous 225Nm torque at 4000 rpm ( fark ). Maybe not so modest after all . Wow . 225Nm of torque ! I ’ m genuinely surprised the options package doesn ’ t list a tow hitch for the caravan or even a Ringfeeder ! These are very impressive numbers and if you are smart , somewhat sobering too ! In use though , the Triumph engine is superb . The power delivery is a blend of bare-knuckle , ‘ punch you in the guts ’ grunt that has the massive 240 / 50-16 rear tyre squirming and the TC light doing its best Christmas tree lights
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