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So being off for a few days, getting into the swing of this stay-cation thing and looking for my next bike I decided to take out a Thruxton R today for a quick ride courtesy of those nice people at Pidcocks.
I had tried the Bonneville T120 a couple of months ago, and whilst loved the bottom end torque on the bike, the top end didnt really excite (which Im sure isnt the point of the Bonneville).
The Thruxton also had the 'Cafe Racer' kit fitted that put clip on/lower bars, tidies up the rear, led indicators, and most importantly a Vance and Hines (triumph badge subtly on the end of the cans) exhaust.
Lovely bike, nice gearchange, great powerspread throughout the rev range. Tank seemed very narrow, and the cafe racer bars meant it was even sportier than normal so put a degree of weight on your wrists.
Couldnt really fault anything about the bike, sounded ace, went well, and handled without drama holding a nice line on corners easily without feeling your having to force it to turn.
Lovely bike, great character (especially with the Vance and Hines), and if I wanted a more sporty bike the Triumph would probably be at the front of the pack. As Im trying to find either an all rounder replacement or a stablemate for the 899 I have, I cant really see one in my near future.
Great bike, try one if you get a chance (if you like that sporty riding position) !
RBW.
I had tried the Bonneville T120 a couple of months ago, and whilst loved the bottom end torque on the bike, the top end didnt really excite (which Im sure isnt the point of the Bonneville).
The Thruxton also had the 'Cafe Racer' kit fitted that put clip on/lower bars, tidies up the rear, led indicators, and most importantly a Vance and Hines (triumph badge subtly on the end of the cans) exhaust.
Lovely bike, nice gearchange, great powerspread throughout the rev range. Tank seemed very narrow, and the cafe racer bars meant it was even sportier than normal so put a degree of weight on your wrists.
Couldnt really fault anything about the bike, sounded ace, went well, and handled without drama holding a nice line on corners easily without feeling your having to force it to turn.
Lovely bike, great character (especially with the Vance and Hines), and if I wanted a more sporty bike the Triumph would probably be at the front of the pack. As Im trying to find either an all rounder replacement or a stablemate for the 899 I have, I cant really see one in my near future.
Great bike, try one if you get a chance (if you like that sporty riding position) !
RBW.