How can you not like the look of this bike? I Can't comprehend that.

Good God that buzzer scared the bejesus out of me!

I tested the standard Truxton 1200 "non R" and its great all round.

I love it! It's ironic that the "Cafe Racer" became a "look", when you consider that back in the day, the idea was just to strip everything unnecessary off the bike and add stuff like rear set foot rests and drop bars, to allow the rider to lighten the machine and achieve a more aerodynamic racing crouch. The whole thing was originally about function and not style.

Nice and lovely review mate, born in the 70`s era I also love the old school looks and this is perfect amazing simple pop on your leathers and safety gear and here we go :)

Do you know what’s gotten updated in the Thruxton R from 2016 onwards? I’m looking at a few second hand bikes but can’t seem to find if and what diferentes there are in a 2016 vs a 2018 Thruxton R, for example.

Bought a Thruxton R in June, after 6000km it still puts a huge grin on my face. Deceptively fast on acceleration and one of the most fun bike I have ever ridden. You don't need to go 250kph to enjoy yourself, I prefer it over the r nine t.

The only Thruxton I've ridden was on an extended ride at my dealer's 'Open House' several years back. I can truly state that bike had more 'character' (positive!) than any bike I rode that day - rode every last one of them on a 20+ mile circuit through the countryside. I enjoyed your review - Triumph Fan.

The looks are fantastic sir.

Great Review again ! - When you compare the sound of the HT-Engine in the T120 and the HP-Engine in the Thrux - which sounds louder? Deeper? - I think, the new Thrux sounds more like an areoplane; the t120 is more a thumper ? (I 've test-driven the t120, but not yet the thruxton)

Good review. As for looks I'm put off by the front mudguard with the side extensions, mirrors and the gold forks. At least the ohlins rear is a bit more subtle.

Great review, I agree about the faux race petrol cap. I suspect the bean counters had a hand in that one... Gorgeous bike, thanks great vid 👍🏻

Crisp and to the point. Very well explained. Excellent review. If you don't like the café racer look, you can always remove the cowl and make it a 2 seater.. And change the handlebar.

think I've mentioned befour I love Triumphs..the new ones seem really cool.

Thorough and honest review as always - Thanks a lot. "Clip-ons for old men" - Ha. I resemble that remark - Just turned 1000 miles on mine so the break-in period is officially over. The annual Oregon Vintage Motorcycle ride is tomorrow. Can't wait to go have some fun and show it off! Note: The top clamp isn't chrome, but very highly polished aluminum. Brilliant, but scuffs easily (then you can re-polish it?).

I sat on one and found it's detail captivating. It needs the racer inspiration kit fitted. Once that ugly rear mudguard is junked, it's wearing tiny LED indicators, the V&H race pipe is fitted and the Suzuki Dunstall / Ducati inspired dustbin fairing is in place; it then all starts to look stunning and sound pukka! If I didn't already have a bike on order, I'd be tempted...

Can you please talk about the top gear ratio, the crusing RPM, and the engine vibrations, and engine RPMs at 60mph, in your reviews? We need to know how these motorcycles feel when cruising at speed. Many bikes have very short gear ratios, like the early Triumph Rocket. But nobody talked about it, until they wasted their money and bought one.

watching this 5 years later. About to pick up my TTR

Very nice. Just wondered if you've tried the new 2016 explorer, I looked at one yesterday and really liked the look of it.

May be café racer style, but it rides and handles beautifully. Love mine, and wasn't even in the market for a new bike. Great motorcycle!!! Love this bike!!!

What size is that front wheel? Just looks a bit strange. Prefer the new BM with the Cafe racer fairing.

Oh my! I’ve got a 2019 Kawasaki Z900rs and I really love it. I also love the look of this Thruxton. I love the final edition FE 2024 Thruxton more. 🏍️

Great review. How would you compare it to your Street Triple in terms of handling / power?

Great review TMF, Triumph must be building their market share with gems like this one.

Great review! Cheers!

best review I have seen on the triumph thruxton r, you touched on all the subjects I was curious about. One question I have tho when you said it was a bike for the riders, what did you mean?

Probably a bit dumb question, but with those clipons can you swivel them to straighten them out and drop the amount of sweep or are they fixed?

Great review Sir. It's about time I checked your channel out, Captain Rambunctious sent me here.

Beautiful bike. The Thruxton is the bike that started my interest in Triumphs. But after watching a bunch of these great reviews and stopping by my Triumph dealer here in New Hampshire, USA, I think I've settled on the T-120 Black. I love the looks of the Thruxton but the T-120 seems like a better daily driver, IMO.

wait - so this thing has a flip up fuel cap but then you put the key in underneath and have to life it out? and what about pillion riders? Is it possible? Thanks.

And will you be able to do a comparo with the standard 2016 thruxton?

I'm with you - cafe racers not my style, but Triumph are now one of the best if not the best when it comes to quality finish. Another great and enjoyable review apart from the siren sounding for the correction on power - nearly spilt me fruit juice! :) Kind regards, Jon.

Even tho I'm a big Kwak fan..... I also love the cafe racer style machine.... I really do like the look of this and there are definitely some decent kit bolted to the R..... I mean Brembo and ohlins... Can fully understand even with it on factory settings how much better it would feel to ride....

Nice sound. Reminds me of my former Yamaha sr400 thumper.

What will be the next of british bikes to be reviewed? Cheers

You had me at "clip-ons intended for old men" - nice review, thanks for posting.

once again nice video and review, looks nice, needs a small screen me thinks, my local triumph dealer can't pdi them fast enough , bfn,

Do the 2017's still have the issue of the engine turning off randomly?

I also am not fancier café racer, but it is a very British motorcycle. Well done mate. cheers -Eduardo

I have a Thruxton and I've defo got my eye on this puppy 😜

Im stuck between buying this or the Yamaha XSR900. Which would you choose?

Looks tasty for a retro

I've test ridden one recently and I have to say I did not like it very much, many factors involved on my riding experience with this bike, great looks and details nice to look at it when you are seating next to in a cafe bar or parked in the street but it does not transmit joy and connection with me as biker. Engine is ok but prefer more power, brakes and suspension do the job nicely, riding position not too comfy for long rides, did not like the feel of the engine. Having test ridden other models such as the XJR1300 2016, Honda CB1100RS 2017 and BMW T Nine R I have to say I connected immediately with the CB1100RS, great job by Honda on this model, if you can get a test ride you'll know what I mean. Other than that great video, review and Thruxton R for nostalgic cafe racer guys. Cheers, safe riding mates.

Love this bike, Triumph have certainly upped their game with this totally new model, contemplating one for my next bike but still can't get sports bikes outta my system so perhaps a S1000R would be more appropriate..we'll see..

Hi, would you take a Thruxton R or go for the RS, I can get a R for around £4K cheaper than a RS, is the RS worth the extra?

Thanks again for a great video TMF. Lovely bike, but not for me; I sat on one at Motorcycle Live and when I saw the photo my mate took, it looked as though I was sitting on a toy! But I am 6'2" so maybe it's more suited to slightly smaller riders. As you say in the video, all the write ups are very positive and I can see why. Cheers, Andy

I like the styling of the thruxton, but Ive already owned a few sport bikes, put some regular handle bars on it for Petes sake.

So which would you prefer for your one all around rider? Speed R, Street or Thruxton R. I'm trying to decide on one. I don't ride on tracks. Just back roads and highways.

Any chance of riding the newer Thruxton RS?

Nice ride

How does this compare to the standard BMW R nine T?

Would you take one over a Street Twin? Agreed on the looks, it's a bit...goofy. But clearly it hits the spot for a lot of folk.

I like 'Thrum'! another great Review! Not in the market for one, but think I will head down to My local dealer and have a Ride!

ha ha the buzzer got me too:) great vid as always. I'm in the market for a 2016 Speed Triple R really keen to get your take on one? Any chance test ride review?

It looks exceptionally good in British racing green.

Easy enough to de-Cafe it with a different Triumph seat (Scrambler, Street Twin or T120), move bar position upward with risers and get rid of the bar end mirrors for some Rizomas, adjustable footpegs to move them forward a bit and add a small wind screen. Bam!

Good frank review

The most beautiful bike to look down on when riding ever made IMO.

Awesome, well done. one day, I'll have one of these. :)

👏👏👏 Brilliant motorcycle. Thankyou very much for that brilliant review. 🙂🏍️

I put a Deposit to this after the test ride , i felt so connected i can't explain ! i just love the build quality. after i put the deposit i also think of the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R. So the dealer give me the option to switch if i want. as much as i love the Speed Triple R , the fueling was so good on Thruxton better then Speed Triple R, did you manage to est ride that ? what is your thoughts? i do ride 2 up alot , i talk with some friends they said both Thruxton and speed triple will be similar for carrying pillion. What are your thoughs on that. I am really in between this two bikes now afer i test ride both :) you can add a quick shift and heated grips and lots of other extras to thruxton R too. but obviously Speed triple had additional Tyre pressure monitor system could be added. Thank you for the review! Would you say this is an old man's bike :) i am only 32 : lol

First of all thanks TMF for doing this review. I would have liked the bike to sound better. I was expecting it to sound as good as the Triumph Scrambler you also reviewed. There seems to be an issue from seeing other revues that riders hit their knees with the curved edge on the tank when they rode close up front. Had any issues? I can't understand how people compare this bike to a Speed Triple. They're both bikes with a big engine surely but oh so different. The engines alone have different characters. The Triple has a better setup in general benefiting from developments done to bikes through the years. A longer travel rear single shock is one of them as are the ergonomics. The Thruxton is the best Triumph could have done with yesteryear's styling. That imaginary flat horizontal line running from the underside of the tank to the seat is a determining design cue. As are the twin piggyback shocks. Credit goes to Triumph for making these bikes ride so good under such limitations. So, cutting it short; Speed Triple = modern, no compromise riding machine, Thruxton = a great looking machine (for those who like the style) which also rides pretty well. One thing the Thruxton has in it's favor is that it will age well. If you'e into retro it will still look good in twenty years time the Triple would still be capable but you'd be wanting that year's incarnation.

That looks really good from the from also u should do a video on the grom for fun love the videos

Another well done review! I currently own a Thruxton 900! It's WAY better than mine!

another great video :)

You're quite good at this, dear fellow! :-) Now that you've tried them all, is the Street twin worth considering? Or is it too small? Tata!

TMF, I really love your videos. From what I can tell you give us the info we need. Splendid job. I’ve never ridden a bike before. I wanna start. I want this bike to be my first bike. Is that a bad idea? If it is, why? Please put it in perspective for me. Cheers, Jool

7:41 Jesus! U got me there 😂😂😂

Saw one in the flesh today at the local Trough dealer. It looks rather good except for the fake carb. LoL. Trouble is I was also tempted by an MT10, R6 and Speed Triple 1050R, not to mention the test ride I booked for the new Street Triple RS when it arrives in April. The other Bonnevilles don't do it for me as they are so under powered by modern standards.

Oh man its gorgeous, but each to his own. Ive been waiting for something like this since Ducati stopped making its classic cafe racer, was it the 1000S? Anyway Triumph have outdone themselves here I think. Its 23 grand here in Oz and that's a lot of coin for a little bike, only 3k more for my 2015 BMW GS and that's one of the finest motorcycles ever made. This would be a wonderful second bike, but could it be ones only bike?????? Great review :o)

Hi There, you so professional, yes the yes Thruxton r looks fantastic, but them Yellow Springs at the back looks like them Indian cafe Racers.but the bike looks fantastic.i have a Street Triple R 2011,looks like a 2012 one has they changed the headlights.nice Video Bro. Thanks

Another great review :) I'm with you on the Cafe Racer looks. I wasn't around though when they did it originally. Street Triple R next please, pretty please lol :D

beautiful and I want one

Really like the overall look of the bike, I just don't like the yellow suspension, takes away from the retro feel

Change the handlebars and the seat and you'd have a regular Bonnie. Love the 3 rider modes, the sticky tires. Finally a Thruxton worthy of the name.

Oh, good, another "old man's" bike to add to my list of potentials. ;-). Beautiful looking bike. The wire wheels look like they will need a tube - which is a pity, because apart from the "look" I don't see the advantage of tubed spokes on a road bike.

Your Videos are still relevant if that helps. I just bought a 20I8 Thruxton R and your video was helpful with my decision.

Awesome bike

It looks great for a new Cafe Racer. Btw, TMF, do you own a car as well or just the motorcycles?

Nice report. I was thinking of buying one - but didn't. Maybe as a second bike.

Hey, don't poke the poke of the 900s. This is why they have transmissions. At 50 or 60 if you want to pass someone, ya kick it down once maybe even twice and instant poke 💯✌️. But I know what you mean. I went from a Honda CB 750 four, to a Yamaha VMAX. And though the honda could slide you back in the seat, the VMAX made you white knuckle when vboost kicks in. 1200 is a better tour bike but I've ridden from fla to Chicago in 2 leisurely days on my t100. Well 2 days and 3 hours . Cruising at 75, and it did just fine. But it doesn't matter. Long rides are only fun if time doesn't matter. Thanks for the ride.

Are these UK made?

Fake carbs, whatever next. Why bother ? Looks good to me though. The big parallel twin seems pretty good on vibration. Nice bike.

I guess you changed your tune since because didn't you get a custom cafe racer

I agree with you, not a huge fan of the Thruxton looks. I like the Scrambler looks or that new Bonneville bobber is looking very appealing. If they get the bobber right I will get one of those. Right now happy with my STR.

Sweet looking bike.

Do you know Captain Rambunctious? He rides on the same roads as you. He just bought a silver Thruxton.

I know I'm late to the party but myself being 6'2" am I to big for this bike?

A Thruxton with the 1700cc Thunderbird motor now that would be fun

For me, the prettiest bike ever was the Velocette Thruxton Venom, but then I'm old and biased. This new crop of triumphs look just fine too.

So you and Captain Rambunctious live, or at least ride, in the same area?

Nicely done sir! Hats off! 😊

Would look much better if the suspension wasn't gold and it didn't have the combination rear fender and cafe tail.

Why did Triumph not retain the Old Frame of Thruxton 900. That frame was "Bomb". Agree with You the looks are a little off on this. But again like you said to each their own . Thanks for the great review

My head says get a Street Triple my heart wants a Thruxton R. What’s your thoughts? Make a decision for me 😁

Thks.

Jeeze, Louise! That BZZZZT at ~7:45 scared the crap outta me. 😳

Do you live in UK 🇬🇧? Coz you are driving at the left

The bigger engine is a huge plus. The old 900 was pants. The better suspension also, the old model was vague and leaden in the turn. The risers are welcome too, the old ones were horrible, like doing the plank for 45 mins! I don't really understand why people want abs, traction control and fbw throttles on motorcycles though. Just more junk to break and impossible to fix yourself..

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