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  1. Markus

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    #1 Markus, Sep 11, 2024
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    Today I rode the last time with my "small" BMW R12 NineT the 100 km to my trusted Triumph dealer (www.gesslbauerr.at) in Birkfeld in the province of Styria. After our return from Albania on Sunday I had made a personal decision and fixed it on Tuesday during a telephone call with my dealer. This means I'm trading in my BMW and buying a brand new Triumph Rocket 3 R Storm in the colour Saphire Black/Graphite.
    After the last ride I cancelled the insurance and did the paperwork for the selling/buying and that was all to do! :) I will receive the bike in April 2025 after my 6 months business tour abroad.
    I ordered it with a quickshifter and heated grips as additional extras.
    I am really happy now and looking forward to next year!!!:)
    My second bike, the BMW R1250 RS, I will use as my prior long journey bike in the future (+5 day journeys). The Rocket I will use for short trips and short international touring up to 5 days in maximum.;)
    I am back as a real "Triumphant"!!!

    Some spec's of my Rocket 3 R Storm:
    182 HP
    225 Nm
    2.458 ccm
    317 kg (with fuel)

    In the following some impressions.

    Goodbye BMW R12 Nine T.
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    My new Rocket 3 R Storm
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    Some details.
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    #2 ajc400, Sep 11, 2024
    Wow, that looks fantastic! :)
     
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  3. Markus

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    #3 Markus, Sep 11, 2024
    @Dawsy: Thanks Dawsy!
    No, I didn't.
     
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    Bikerman Life's not a dress rehearsal.
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    #4 Bikerman, Sep 13, 2024
    Good for you Markus. I too, never took to my BMW R1150 GS.
    If it doesn't move the soul, it's got to go
    Only 6 long slow dragging months to wait. :joy::joy:. It'll soon go.
    On reflection, no it won't, it'll be a pain in the arse waiting for every month to go by :sob::sob:.
    Will look forward to the pics.
     
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  5. learningtofly

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    #5 learningtofly, Sep 13, 2024
    Oooh, nice. That's a lot of bike.
     
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  6. Markus

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    #6 Markus, Sep 13, 2024
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    @Bikerman: Oh yes, man. You are so right.:rolleyes: But the next months would have been "bike-free" for me, due to my engagement abroad.
    My BMW R1250 RS will wait for me at home and my Rocket 3 R Storm at my dealer. I am really looking forward to spring 2025!!! :)
    Of course I will be back with new post and pictures!
     
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    #7 Markus, Sep 13, 2024
    @learningtofly: You are right. It is a big bike.:p
    I did not ride any meter with it till now. I only maneuvered it by pushing at the dealer forward and backwards for a few metres. In comparison to my BMW it is much easier to maneuver. The center of gravity is due to the enormous engine very low and makes it really easy!;)
     
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    #8 Bolosun, Sep 13, 2024
    Nice bike, always fancied a go on one of them.
     
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    #10 edtxw01, Sep 16, 2024
    Congratulations, fantastic bike.
    I've just done a similar thing; traded my BMW R1250GS for a new Honda Goldwing GL1800 DCT. But I'm keeping my Triumph Speed Twin 1200 for fun on my own.
    The Goldwing is amazing, put it in Sports Mode and hang on; your new Rocket 3 will be a blast.
     
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    #11 edtxw01, Sep 16, 2024
    Congratulations, fantastic bike.
    I've just done a similar thing; traded my BMW R1250GS for a new Honda Goldwing GL1800 DCT. But I'm keeping my Triumph Speed Twin 1200 for fun on my own.
    The Goldwing is amazing, put it in Sports Mode and hang on; your new Rocket 3 will be a blast.
     
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  12. Markus

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    #12 Markus, Sep 16, 2024
    @edtxw01: Many thanks to you. I am looking forward to next spring!;)
     
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    #13 David Cooper, Sep 16, 2024
    That's one mighty looking beast,
     
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    #14 Markus, Sep 17, 2024
    @David Cooper: You are right! I love the colour scheme of the actual "Storm" model. It looks like the "TFC" special edition of the former Rocket model. The all black scheme.;)
     
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    #15 Sandi T, Sep 23, 2024
    Hurray, @Markus! A triumphant return to Triumph! Congratulations! I'm sure you will absolutely love that Rocket III. :grinning::heart:
     
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    #16 Wessa, Sep 23, 2024
    Wow no hanging about with your decision making there @Markus
    Congratulations on the new bike, which looks stunning. All the owners I have spoken to rave about the R3 :)
     
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    #17 Markus, Sep 23, 2024
    @Sandi T: Thanks Sandi! I am looking forward to spring 2025. Meanwhile I have watched all available YouTube videos already.;)
     
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    #18 Markus, Sep 23, 2024
    @Wessa: Thanks Wessa. I think it will be great! ;)
     
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    #19 RevPaul, Sep 23, 2024
    Congratulations! Awesome looking bike.

    Enjoy spring and when you can, do let us see some pictures of the Rocket out in the wild.
     
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    #20 Markus, Sep 23, 2024
    @RevPaul: Many thanks to you. Naturally I will come up with stories and pictures "in the wild".;)
     
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