2018 Triumph Thruxton R Test Ride & Review, London

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Really enjoyed this one as you can tell.
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@Lar308 5 жыл бұрын

After watching these video's since 2016 and dreaming of getting a Thruxton R I can't believe I now have one. Got it - a 2016 model which joins my 2017 T120 and my other two bikes.

@nickg6202 6 жыл бұрын

People outside the US dream about a Harley ride around different areas of the US. Here I am in the US dreaming about a Triumph around the UK.

@hudsonquay 5 жыл бұрын

If it's in the UK then must be a wet dream.

@shadowshapers 5 жыл бұрын

Same dude. Someday... Some day...

@kevincrockett5155 5 жыл бұрын

That's funny! I'm from the States but when I think about motorcycles my mind's eye goes to British twins. Interesting because as you say many Americans think of HD and my older cousins had Kawasaki Z1s,

@steve37steve37 5 жыл бұрын

Mate, you give such a clear and honest review. Love listening to your work. Thanks

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. I watched this backer recently and found it a bit slow going - lots of pauses etc. But can always keep improving the vids!

@Twinpot1962 7 ай бұрын

I’ve only just decided that I want one of these bikes in my life. I must say, excellent filtering skills, nice one.

@mikestewart7322 6 жыл бұрын

Real nice vid Bob. Thruxton R with track kit is just THE most beautiful bike . Sight and sound.

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike - appreciate the kind words. It's the best looking new bike on the market at the moment I reckon. Especially liked it in this white!

@tudorfanman2620 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, you made it through London without getting bike jacked! I'm impressed...

@marukodoes4326 6 жыл бұрын

That bike looks simply fantastic. Absolutely stunning. Great video!

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers maruko! Yeah it’s one of my favourite bikes that I’ve tested for sure

@marukodoes4326 6 жыл бұрын

MOTOBOB how much does one of these go for?

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

The R model starts at around £12,000

@agoodmansaid 5 жыл бұрын

That beat in the background bro!🤒🙌🏽🤞🏽🙆🏽‍♂️😩

@v4forlife 5 жыл бұрын

My accidental test ride was my downfall. I meant to ride the Speed RS. A month after that i purchased one. Just put a de-cat on it this week.

@michelemicoli 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review and test ride! This is one of the best looking retro bikes out there. Looks like fun on the twisties!

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

+micele13 yeah such a great looking bike!

@tauetaueslowpoke7346 6 жыл бұрын

Immediate like even before watching - we missed you!

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

+Tauetaue Slowpoke haha cheers TS 🍻

@alexmorgan3435 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this bike when I test road it around the lanes of Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Cambridgeshire a couple of summers ago. I had it for a day. Unfortunately it felt a little slow and soft as I had ridden the Street Triple RS the day before again for a whole day. But never the less I still loved it. Of the two I now actually look back as enjoying this more although the STRiple RS was dammed good fun. I wouldn't choose to ride this bike in central London. So used to watching RJ riding his Nuda, BMW S1000R or SDR that this Thruxton R seems positively tame. But still a nice bike, the best of Triumph's retros imho.

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

I think that either the 1200 Scrambler or the Speed Twin would be my pick of the retros now. But out of all of them I bought the Street Twin because it’s the most practical around town - enough torque, manoeuvrable, good 2 up, and possibly most importantly less nickable than a thruxton!

@chalkphil 6 жыл бұрын

That bike sounds amazing...looks the biz too!

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

+Phil Chalk agree! Would love to hear it with some different pipes. My neighbour has a scrambler with the Arrow silencers and it sounds awesome

@CaptainRambunctious 6 жыл бұрын

It’s not the best for in town but can do the job... it’s outside the city where it comes into its own! Nice review... thanks!

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm hoping to do more of my test rides out of town for this sort of bike - don't feel like I got to see the best of it. Beautiful machine though!

@ridingdigital 6 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks bud 👍🏻

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers RD 👌

@johnappel8969 6 жыл бұрын

All the new generation Triumph twins now have 270 degree crank including the Thruxton sadly. It's done to reduce the secondary vibration (the high frequency annoying vibes), but doesn't have the traditional British twin sound. Previous generation Thruxton and Bonneville had 360 cranks but Scrambler and America had 270 crank

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the 270, but appreciate what you're saying that it doesn't sound traditional.

@JonnoDoesStuff 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob. Love your vids. Just an FYI, the link to the Spada Arc isn't working.

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Ah maybe they removed the product. Thanks JH - I’ll look into it

@MarTin-dm9vv 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for that great and honest review, really makes me want to test drive it. Other question to that: What gloves did you use in the vid?

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I believe they were made by Bering but I can’t recommend them. The plastic cuff strap was too rigid and the Velcro too weak which meant they would pop open alllllll the time when you were riding. So annoying that I stopped using them

@MarTin-dm9vv 5 жыл бұрын

MOTOBOB Okay, thanks a lot even for that information! 👍🏼

@cravenrj 5 жыл бұрын

Hi nice filming, shame you didn’t get on the open road because you missed out thanks for sharing 👍🇬🇧

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks RC. Yes only had the bike for an hour but still enjoyed it all the same

@FunWithAJ 5 жыл бұрын

This in matte black is my dream bike. Just waiting to find a good used one.

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

Thruxton definitely used to be my dream bike until I rode the Speed Twin...

@robinbasulto9313 6 жыл бұрын

I wanna get this bike in the future. Can I know how tall are you, because am not so tall and I don't know if am gonna be able to reach the ground.

@makz4924 5 жыл бұрын

Robin Basulto its a small bike. Dont worry. Even 5’5 height would be able to handle this bike.

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

I’m about 5’9” or 175cm. Was fine for me but I’d recommend going down to a dealer to take a sit on one

@danilocapellan1316 5 жыл бұрын

Too me one of the coolest motorcycle 🏍

@telvisl6880 5 жыл бұрын

I'm seriously considering this bike. How is it on the lower back? I had the 2010 thruxton and on long rides my back was killing me.

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

Didn’t ride for long enough but I don’t think the position is any more relaxed than the previous thruxton. A test ride would be the only way to know for sure as everyone is different, but if long distance comfort is a consideration then maybe the speed twin is a better choice? Same motor, lighter than the thruxton, and a more upright position

@telvisl6880 5 жыл бұрын

@@motobob Good to know. I guess it was wishful thinking on my side. I looked at the Speed Twin this week at a recent bike show here..Sweet bike, but not cosmetically a "cafe". Thanks again!

@robinbasulto9313 6 жыл бұрын

Do you think it can beat a 600cc supersport? I know the 600 will probably have a higher top speed, but does the Thruxton have at least the same acceleration or handling?

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

The geometry is meant to be the same as the speed triple, so the handling should be up to scratch. Especially as the suspension is so good. As for acceleration, I don’t know. It’s a different beast tho - quite a grungy twin, whereas a 600 super sport will need to be revved.

@Pillokun 5 жыл бұрын

Thruxton R has nothing to say when it comes to supersport 600. Thruxton R feels more like the old school of Musclebikes, it feels heavy and slow when you push it hard on windy roads/technical sections. Definitely nothing like a modern bike, ie a st3,mt09,duke790 or cb1000r,monster,z900rs or anything like that.

@raywite6665 6 жыл бұрын

HATE LONDON TRAFFIC. But you managed well, Park Lane is always a chore at Marble Arch. Good video.

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s not ideal for testing out such a capable bike! Would love to give it a spin on some country roads

@raywite6665 6 жыл бұрын

CORNWALL, DEVON, WALES!!

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely want to go back to wales on the bike this year! Amazing roads everywhere

@wolfgangt25 6 жыл бұрын

i like this bike......Good see you back.

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

+wolfgangt25 might it tempt you away from the vanvan???

@wolfgangt25 6 жыл бұрын

well, i bought big motorcycle....Suzuki SV650N k8 ...and still vanvan

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

+wolfgangt25 awessoommeme!!! How long have you had it??

@wolfgangt25 6 жыл бұрын

sv650 last end july and vanvan november 2016

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@thematadore1 5 жыл бұрын

its the same firing order as the street twin !

@matt19661 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds just like my Thruxton 900. Wish I had the extra power or the 1200 but am glad I have the looks of the 900.

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

Engine transplant then? 😂

@matt19661 5 жыл бұрын

Perhaps using 'just like' is a bit too much. Definitely 'a lot like' is appropriate. When you put the mic in your back pocket I did notice a little more throat on the R than mine.

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

Might sound a little different cos the firing order is 270 degrees and I think the previous generation are 360. Either way they both sound great in my experience! 👍

@JustinSane50 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video man! Been mad busy in the last few weeks as I'm sure you have too, but hope you're doing well?

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Mate! How's it going? Been so busy moving house and then the baby came last week. Having a great time with her but have to put other stuff on hold. Just going back through my comments today while she's having a sleep :) You still got the SV? Think you said you might sell?

@JustinSane50 6 жыл бұрын

MOTOBOB Don’t know how I missed this till now! I can imagine mate, must have been hectic in the MB household! I’m all good actually man, sold the bike as you impressively remembered and missing it massively. I’m currently looking at some bandit 650’s as I’m not going down the clip on route again! Full systems are cheap and they unleash that monstrous sound! Hope you had a good Christmas and New Year’s Day?! Just seen the new vid too, shame about the er6 but new bikes are insanely exciting! Looking forward to seeing what it is 👍🏼👍🏼

@discmotoslots 6 жыл бұрын

are you allowed to go around & through traffic, splitting lanes etc. like this (legally)?

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@discmotoslots 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

@chrisprice1676 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one Bob. 😀 good to see you again. Please do an editing video.

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

+Chris Price sure thing! What sort of thing are you interested in?

@chrisprice1676 6 жыл бұрын

MOTOBOB pairing audio tracks and cutting them matching the visual mostly.

@chrisprice1676 6 жыл бұрын

MOTOBOB but you know the general process also. Thanks

@anthonyjaswinski5732 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Compared to NYC riding, London looks pretty clean

@motobob 4 жыл бұрын

It varies. This was a fairly nice route! 👍

@ridewherever 6 жыл бұрын

Ive always loved this bike - i just don’t know why the mud guards are black lol - its a white bike.

@adibee88 6 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful machine!

@terrywootton8882 6 жыл бұрын

Good lane splitting.

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Terry! You get a lot of practice in London 😂

@stephenchristian5739 6 жыл бұрын

DAMN SO CLOSE TO A BOBBER NOW I WANT THIS BIKE CANYONS SPORT BIKE RIDER MY WHOLE LIFE (other than motox as a kid) MULHOLLAND, DEKER, OJAI, ANGELES CREST, BIG SIR, YOSEMITE SO IT'S HARD 4 ME TO GO FULL THE OTHER WAY WITH THE BOBBER CRUISER, THIS THING LOOKS SO MUCH FUN!!

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

I rode the bobber black a few weeks ago. It was great but I think I’d take the thruxton out of the two! :)

@stephenchristian5739 6 жыл бұрын

DAMN A SECOND TIME! ; ) THERE'S A GOOD LONDON REVIEW FROM BOORMAN & HE IS ON THE TTR BUT SAID YES HE WOULD HAVE CHOSEN THE BOBBER, THIS IS REALLY TOUGH, JUST REBUILT MY M TECHNIC BMW SO 1 BIKE IS IT FOR ME CRAZY IT WILL BE 4 WEEKS NOW NO DECISION CANT GO INTO DEALER ANYMORE I WILL START TO PISS THEM OFF. KUDOS TO YOU BRITS I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD OWN A TRIUMPH BUT MAN THEY HAVE A GREAT LINE UP>< AS THE GREAT TRUMP SAYS YOU MUST SEIZE THE MOMENTUM WHEN IT COMES. I THINK THEY R ON A ROLL RIGHT NOW, BIG $$ INVESTMENT HAS TO BE PAYING OFF,

@mick998r 6 жыл бұрын

Do your next review out of the feckin city! Really frustrating to say the least.

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

+Mick Sowden yeah I understand. Normally dealers only give you an hour, so next time I might ask for a little longer.

@deadcool2138 5 жыл бұрын

Knutsford cheshire get around there mate !

@danilocapellan1316 6 жыл бұрын

Can I just this truxton for touring 🤔?

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Not really a touring bike but I’m sure you could make it work if you travelled light

@danilocapellan1316 6 жыл бұрын

MOTOBOB Thank you so very much for your help. 😄👍🏽

@thomaselliott573 6 жыл бұрын

Not possible. It would take too many modifications

@Benjay1975 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, too many adverts

@jimmypinch 5 жыл бұрын

5'10" on a good day? so your height fluctuates then

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly!

@Buster1Horizon 5 жыл бұрын

everybody height changes, you are taller in the morning than the evening, because the parts of your body get compressed during the day. in addition we get shorter over the years i used to be 6ft 2' now im 6ft.

@truthseeker8483 6 жыл бұрын

Gold Bentley = Arab ponce owner of London....

@thomaselliott573 6 жыл бұрын

Let us hope you were joking about that shitbox er6-n

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

How very dare you!

@appleialan 6 жыл бұрын

Too much gear shifts

@whittlad 5 жыл бұрын

A nice review of a great bike. However, each to their own I guess but what's the point of buying a bike that costs over £12k new and yet you only use 1st & maybe 2nd gear for poncing around London everyday. There are traffic lights every 100 yards, speed bumps/car/van/lorry and bus drivers with about as much peripheral vision as an oil tanker to deal with as well as suicidal pedestrians. Just buy a scooter and ditch the hipster look.

@motobob 5 жыл бұрын

Prob wouldn’t recommend it for town, but if somebody else did I wouldn’t begrudge them. Like you say it’s each to their own! I own a Street Twin which is a more practical riding position for town, but even so I still get a lot of comments saying I should get a 125 or a scoot. Not sure why anyone cares which bike I ride! But anyway, I can only keep one bike so a street twin is a good town commuter as well as capable on the motorway and twisties if I fancy it at the weekend and even a couple of days trip with saddle bags. Whereas a small scooter is purely for town. That’s my rationale anyway 🙃

@nunnster46 6 жыл бұрын

Feels like the substance of this video could have been delivered in 30 seconds or so.

@kasimshaikh3750 5 жыл бұрын

A great but an impractical bike.

@G1lgamesj 6 жыл бұрын

Nice bike, but overpriced af

@scottrendang7967 4 жыл бұрын

London road sucks

@motobob 4 жыл бұрын

Yessss. That’s true

@Wataru3298 5 жыл бұрын

首動かしすぎカメラ付けてる場合は気をつけないと

@MegaSlipknot001 5 жыл бұрын

You goon why do a ‘review’ in a city with a max speed of 30? No one on the planet is going to buy this bike for city travel. Take it on some twisties around wales or something and tell us how it rides!! No one gives a fuck about all the number and gadgets, we just wanna know what it feels like to ride on the open road. Goon

@robinbasulto9313 6 жыл бұрын

I wanna get this bike in the future. Can I know how tall are you, because am not so tall and I don't know if am gonna be able to reach the ground.

@motobob 6 жыл бұрын

Hey robin I’m about 5 foot 9 and it was easy for me. How tall are you? Triumph do lowering kits for a lot of their bikes so you could ask a dealer whether there’s one available for the thruxton?

@robinbasulto9313 6 жыл бұрын

MOTOBOB Am about 5 foot 7. Also, I think that you can lower the stock rear shocks and move the forks a little through the triple tree clamp.