Well being that I'm from NH but originally from MA I feel that I may have a unique out look…
The Rocket III you mentioned does have a bit of power, and couple that with the fact that it has been around for a while, it draws upon experience to help it handle the twists and turns that come its way…But that being said it also tends to be a bit over the top at times perhaps because of its power…this is definitely not a bike for those who have little or no experience but again it could just be more of the same power rich stuff…
The newness of the Street Triple makes it interesting because of it fresh out look and unique design/appearance but then again if I were to want a reliable machine proven in the field and sure to be a reliable contender than I might be more than a bit nervous about this choice, the whole thing seems too new and totally unproven to be a real option when the time for the final choice comes to call…but then again it could just be the surprise of a lifetime should it come out on top!
The side car is you mentioned has so many issues I don’t even know where to start…First off What is it going to be coupled with…you know that no matter how good the side car may be, it will surely be influenced by what its connected to…this could be good or bad, My opinion is this is a non-choice on many levels…I want something different not some old hack with a new paint job…plus it frightens me to think of what type of baggage comes with the thing, and I just plain don’t like it .
In short it really doesn’t matter what we say in the end you will have to choose and my opinion is unlikely to change yours
