RokettoSan
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- Dec 3, 2024
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- '25 Rocket Storm R
American living in Japan here, and I’m excited to introduce my new ride: a Rocket 3 R Storm (Sapphire Black), which is set to be delivered on Christmas Day!
This will be my third bike. I also have a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR (a compact but wild 400cc inline-four) and an old ‘87 BMW K100, which is a long-term project. So, why a Rocket? I probably don’t need to explain that here of all places! Of all the bikes in production right now, this one’s at the top of my list for its looks, style, performance, and the seating position on the R version (not a fan of forward controls). That massive three-cylinder engine with those striking pipes hanging off the side is truly a work of art. Plus, with the new Storm version, I could finally get the blacked-out scheme I’ve always wanted, along with upgraded power, torque, and lighter wheels.
For me, it was now or never. With the Yen getting weaker, I suspect future releases will only get more expensive here. Comparing the cost here to other markets made the decision even easier. In Japan, the Storm R is ¥2,989,000 (about $19k USD or £15k GBP at today’s rates). By comparison, it’s $25K USD (¥3,914,630) in the U.S. and £23K GBP (¥4,569,990) in the UK. It feels like a steal!
The final push came from Triumph Japan’s current 50% off all official accessories campaign. I couldn’t resist and loaded up on more than I probably should have. The quickshifter was a must-have (love it on my ZX-4RR), and at half price, it was a no-brainer. Normally priced ¥114,351, I got it for ¥57,176 ($364 USD / £290 GBP). I also added heated grips, the sports seat infill, scrolling indicators (front and back), a trickle charger with the connector, and knee pads. I debated the optional mirrors but decided to skip them since the stock ones seem fine. I passed on the GT seat, forward pegs, and GT handlebars because I prefer the R’s seating position and tank color scheme (black on top). Bags and racks didn’t appeal to me either—though I might regret that someday.
Looking forward to becoming a Rocketeer!
This will be my third bike. I also have a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR (a compact but wild 400cc inline-four) and an old ‘87 BMW K100, which is a long-term project. So, why a Rocket? I probably don’t need to explain that here of all places! Of all the bikes in production right now, this one’s at the top of my list for its looks, style, performance, and the seating position on the R version (not a fan of forward controls). That massive three-cylinder engine with those striking pipes hanging off the side is truly a work of art. Plus, with the new Storm version, I could finally get the blacked-out scheme I’ve always wanted, along with upgraded power, torque, and lighter wheels.
For me, it was now or never. With the Yen getting weaker, I suspect future releases will only get more expensive here. Comparing the cost here to other markets made the decision even easier. In Japan, the Storm R is ¥2,989,000 (about $19k USD or £15k GBP at today’s rates). By comparison, it’s $25K USD (¥3,914,630) in the U.S. and £23K GBP (¥4,569,990) in the UK. It feels like a steal!
The final push came from Triumph Japan’s current 50% off all official accessories campaign. I couldn’t resist and loaded up on more than I probably should have. The quickshifter was a must-have (love it on my ZX-4RR), and at half price, it was a no-brainer. Normally priced ¥114,351, I got it for ¥57,176 ($364 USD / £290 GBP). I also added heated grips, the sports seat infill, scrolling indicators (front and back), a trickle charger with the connector, and knee pads. I debated the optional mirrors but decided to skip them since the stock ones seem fine. I passed on the GT seat, forward pegs, and GT handlebars because I prefer the R’s seating position and tank color scheme (black on top). Bags and racks didn’t appeal to me either—though I might regret that someday.
Looking forward to becoming a Rocketeer!