Thruxton talk

[Riding, Badly]

Had a chat with Triumphs product and racing manager, Ross Clifford today about the new Thruxton. Very interesting, although nothing earth shattering. Looks like it is going to be fun bike...I will post the interview/article in a day or three.
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[70 Cam Guy]

Cool! looking forward to seeing it

I wonder if there will be an option for dual front discs either from Triumph or aftermarket

I kinda wish they could have put at least a 160 rear tire on it so people would have some decent tire choices. I think it would look a little better too

[rsrider]

And bump the hp!!! And give it decent suspension. make it a retro superbike, not a poser. I really like the look of that bike and can't wait to see one in person. I'm still leaning towards a Moto Guzzi for my next bike, but who knows?

[Teabagger]

The power issue is easily resolved with a turbo. The brakes are something the factory needs to address. The rear fender needs completey removed and a black and white checkered strip down the center of it. Hmmmmmmm, might have to count the pennies.

[Jony2Stones]

Originally posted by Teabagger
The power issue is easily resolved with a turbo.

And ohh just about $3500-5000....after purchase..



I'd love to see a supersport retro....but I dont think this'll be it...

[Riding, Badly]

I think you are missing the point. There are plenty of bikes out there with lots of power. This is just meant to be a cool, easy to ride, cheap to insure bike that connects back to the cafe scene of the sixties at a reasonable price. Want to go fast, get an ZX-10, want to pose down to Barnes and Noble in your Davida helmet and goggles, and flying jacket or swing into the local? ..hop on a Thruxton. Horses for course.
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[Jony2Stones]

Originally posted by Riding, Badly
I think you are missing the point.

Naa I'm not missing the point. I know this bike is to be the poser-iffic Retro Triumph. That's a large segment of riders now-a-days.

I do like it, and when we get one in the demo fleet I'll try it.

I'd be all about it, if it was like a monster 1000. That's not giving the thruxton a huge jump overall, just some nice little tweeks and benes.

Such as lil' more power, fully adjustable front and rear suspensions, twin disks with daytona style calipers. All those are 'bin' parts and could be used to make that little bike more of a performer.

I'm not wanting a 150hp bonnie, just something that competes with the SV's and M1000's that steal away soo many sales...

[SilverSurfer]

I don't think this bike will compete against the Ducati Monster, and certainly not against the SV. The Thruxton buyer is a nostalgic buyer, with a sense of history and a need for some performance. Duc Monster buyers tend to be looking for more up to date machinery. The SV buyer, imo, is no where near the Thruxton.

This bike's immediate competition comes from Norton and Ducati's potential Performance Classic machines.

My $0.02.

[70 Cam Guy]

I am not really concerned about the power on this bike. Its oozing with potential and I'm really tempted to get it. It might not be a top performer but it could really be personalized and customized. I bet it will still handle pretty well and turn in quickly with the skinny tires. The dry weight according to Triumph is 450 pounds so it probably feels stable in the corners even with the skinny tires. I'm betting the engine is a little choked down since it is carb'ed and meets the air standards. Pipes and jetting will probably make some good power gains

off the top of my head I can think of some things I'd do
factory fly screen, dual front disc brakes, chromed fenders, maybe polish up the engine a bit along with the heal guards, pipes/jet kit, some suspension work, rear shocks, maybe lace up some hoops that will fit wider tires

All that from just looking at the picture I took at the cycle and a little day dreaming (I get bored in econ )

[atombomb]

Thruxton, the bike that never will be...

[SilverSurfer]

WHAT????

[T-595 Greg]

Originally posted by atombomb
Thruxton, the bike that never will be...

what you sayin' Willis?

[Jony2Stones]

Originally posted by atombomb
Thruxton, the bike that never will be...what you want it to be..

Fixed it...

[atombomb]

always got my back bro.

[Nepenthe]

It coulda used radial tires...

[70 Cam Guy]

atombomb said:
always got my back bro.

I'm not sure what you mean. I know it won't be the corner carver sport bikes are but I'm sure it would still be fun to ride right? I'm being honest with myself here, I'm more drawn to this bike because of its looks than its performance. I would bet that its not much of a chick magnet either

I think it would just a 'cool' bike to have to ride and customize. Its stylin'

It almost seems like it could be one of those bikes that you go to your garage to just look at it (when the weather sucks of course )

[alphamale]

atombomb said:
Thruxton, the bike that never will be...

will never be what?

[lucan(thewolfboy)]

Wont be a canyon carver?? What, Curvy roads didnt exsist 20-30-40 years ago?? What kind of bikes were being ridin back then? Dual shocked, non-adjustable forks, twins making say,50 hp, riding on skinny tires....... I guess nobody canyon carved back then! Sheesh! Is canyon carving only possible on modern sportbikes? I canyon carve on my 79 Bonneville all the time, the only place "most" people pull away from me is in the straits, but not often in the corners. there's plenty of capable riders that could smoke your ass and mine on that thing as it sits right now. And I bet it'll be a whole lot more exciting then riding a 150hp sportbike thru a place like deals gap. Just remember, what speeds do most people ride at thru twisty roads like deals gap for instance? 45 to 70 . Anything over that is really not possible, on any bike, except the high speed sweepers. I wouldnt write it off as a posing bike, its far from that. And the possiblities are endless, with an aftermarket only in its infancy. many will relive the days of mike hailwood, john surtees etc! More ways than one to "Carve"!

[Jony2Stones]

Originally posted by lucan(thewolfboy)
Wont be a canyon carver?? What, Curvy roads didnt exsist 20-30-40 years ago?? What kind of bikes were being ridin back then? Dual shocked, non-adjustable forks, twins making say,50 hp, riding on skinny tires....... I guess nobody canyon carved back then! Sheesh! Is canyon carving only possible on modern sportbikes? I canyon carve on my 79 Bonneville all the time, the only place "most" people pull away from me is in the straits, but not often in the corners. there's plenty of capable riders that could smoke your ass and mine on that thing as it sits right now. And I bet it'll be a whole lot more exciting then riding a 150hp sportbike thru a place like deals gap. Just remember, what speeds do most people ride at thru twisty roads like deals gap for instance? 45 to 70 . Anything over that is really not possible, on any bike, except the high speed sweepers. I wouldnt write it off as a posing bike, its far from that. And the possiblities are endless, with an aftermarket only in its infancy. many will relive the days of mike hailwood, john surtees etc! More ways than one to "Carve"!

You're missing the point. I'm not saying it's not a competent bike, just that everyone seems to want something else outta it.

More sporting, more touring, power, brakes.....turbos....


BTW, I doubt that I'd get my ass beat riding a competent sport bike against that thruxton....there's just no way....
Even for nothing more than the ease of riding a bike at 30-50% or its' ability versus riding the thruxton at 90-100+% of its' ability.

I've ridden bikes that are soo good, that my being on them is almost secondary....on a thruxton, even a factory rider is just going to hit the end of the bikes' performance envelope all that quicker...(and no I'm not saying I'm better than the factory boys..(well not yet anyway)..

Yes the thruxton is cool, but dont get a buell arguement started here, the assumption is that everyone that rides a superbike is a poseur while'st those with 'lessor' bikes can easily dominate them.....that's not always the case...

[Jony2Stones]

Double post....