Triumph Thruxton RS - pros & cons review after long distance tour

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3 ай бұрын

In this video Lana gives us her pros and cons review of the 2024 Triumph Thruxton RS (1200cc parallel twin cylinder engine). All up Lana completed over 1000 miles on this bike over a one week on an England and Wales road trip.
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Пікірлер: 51

@twinphill900 3 ай бұрын

Do whatever you want to do, with whatever bike you have. Good statement 👍

@user-uq6mz7on5c 17 күн бұрын

Had my 1200 Thruxton R for about 7 years , recently took off nose cone & put ABM top yoke and straight bars , I’ve done about 15 k on it .. got descent panniers and have three styles of seat with it .. she’s a great fun bike that I run alongside 6 others .. can’t bring myself to sell as she always puts a smile on my face , it’s probably my shortest bike so I tend do a lot of sketchy roads on it , I’ve even done green lanes with out much hassle as long as dry 👍

@stuipooey1 3 ай бұрын

A good honest review. Completely agree on the tyres, sketchy on anything but dry roads, however in Scotland they didn't last long and we're shot at around 2k. Changed for Road 6s which work really well in all weather. Unfortunately the tyres have inner tubes so any puncture and you are calling for a recovery. The Thrux is my least ridden bike as it's not meant to be a distance machine, however, it puts a smile on your face every time you take it out.

@Supercruze 3 ай бұрын

I have a first year 2016 Thruxton R with the 1200HP motor. These bikes pull like a freight train. Just brilliant. Too bad this model is going away.

@col.sirbuffyhorsetrouser6354 3 ай бұрын

Makes us more special!

@user-jc8cc4ch6w 3 ай бұрын

They will well and truly appreciate in value over time

@MKlukowski 3 ай бұрын

Literally about to get a Thruxton, and this video just dropped. Awesome!

@johnwilliams9710 3 ай бұрын

Respect , 1200 cc Triumph at 5ft 4 in, you're inspiring. ❤

@BunnyUK 10 күн бұрын

@@johnwilliams9710 it is a tiny bike

@stevenstiles5112 3 ай бұрын

Good review, well spoken young lady with confidence in front of the camera. Good job.

@JimmyRyan69 2 ай бұрын

Great review - I've got the 2014 Thruxton 900 but after seeing this I'm craving the bigger 1200! What a beauty.

@garylinnert1574 3 ай бұрын

Just got a green '16 a few days ago. 20k mi The first owner looked after it well. Watched a lot of content, but this review, showing the compartment under the seat hump, was a big revelation. Wow. Thank you !!

@andrewslagle1974 3 ай бұрын

Great review of a great motorcycle .I have always wanted one .I will look for one on the used market soon .

@rsbharley4766 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. Cheers

@nozzer6686 3 ай бұрын

Great review, beautiful motorcycle 👍

@royalblue2043 2 ай бұрын

Nice looking bike. Very cool tank.

@FunWithAJ 3 ай бұрын

Its a great bike. Agree with most comments aside from the brakes. My 2011 Ducati Monster has more responsive brakes then my thruxton.

@togglehead9738 3 ай бұрын

Great review and well done for doing 1000miles in one week rather than 1/2 hr ride as some vloggers do, although you did have the much higher clip ons. Side stand is an easy fix, I bent out the "peg" and filed a diamond grip pattern for better purchase, I think it depends on your style of boots but i had the same problem as you. I thought they had supposed to have improved the gearshift but it sounds the same as my 2016, although now i can nearly always smooth them out except 2d to 3rd. OEM tyres are just for show, 99.9% of riders will be fine with any sports/touring tyre, even my budget Avon storm xm's have more than enough grip and last 10k miles.

@fernandoferrari2730 3 ай бұрын

Like from Brazil! Thank you 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@francescocarnio8850 3 ай бұрын

Veramente bel servizio "the Classic Motorcycles" grazie. p.s. ho letto da qualche parte, che "Triumph" in realtà, non era inglese, ma tedesco emigrato in Inghilterra verso la fine del 1800 per vendere biciclette costuite da lui in Germania, poi successivamente costruì motociclette. Ma non cambiò mai il suo nome, dal momento che lo stesso nome è uguale, sia in tedesco che in inglese. Buona giornata.

@user-dj6yt9ec7s 3 ай бұрын

Great review!

@shingerz 3 ай бұрын

Good review the speed twin has pretty much all the pros and cons youve mentioned the torque and sound are addictive though and they handle very goodperhaps better tyres though ,well built machines fast enough for anyone 👍

@col.sirbuffyhorsetrouser6354 3 ай бұрын

They're very good, but the suspension isnt a patch on the Thruxton R's..

@user-jc8cc4ch6w 3 ай бұрын

The only twin motorcycle 🏍️ iv never owned it looks lovely how does it handle it would sound fantastic with a set of staintune pipes on her it reminded me of a moto Guzzi Bellagio i owned and still miss going back in 2012 ride safe and stay upright love from Australia 🦘🌏

@vegasmike 2 ай бұрын

The bike is designed to carry luggage. Triumph designed specific luggage for it and a tank bag. I have them.

@rainy6563 Ай бұрын

Dream Bike❤

@vegasmike 2 ай бұрын

There are no cons.

@outlaw6313 2 ай бұрын

Oh there is one... gets hot in slow traffic

@maniaq112 2 ай бұрын

I love my thruxton rs, but i think the huge rear taillight needs replacing. But no accounting for taste of course.

@douglasalexander4348 Ай бұрын

No Cons? Haha. Heavy, hot in traffic, no quick shifter, major service at 10,000 miles and de values more than most. (Actually that’s a bonus if your buying) It’s also 15k which is 3k more than a street RS which is lighter, more nimble, better handling, more comfortable and has a quick shifter and is proper tubeless. You’ll know the difference if you ever have a front wheel puncture.

@maniaq112 Ай бұрын

@@douglasalexander4348 Actually not that much weight difference between thruxton and street triple...

@flo41884 Ай бұрын

Hello there, I own an R from 2017. If I'm right, the RS still needs tubes, because the spoked wheels aren't airtight.

@kdsowen2882 3 ай бұрын

That engine gets a lot of good-press from owners , the rest as you say can be sorted-out . I definitely prefer the Thruxton out of the T120-offerings , it looks the-part . Dave nz

@JohnCunningham-sy5ug Ай бұрын

Ahhh! Nice review. Slip on a pair of Brit custom silencers and the motor will sing!

@col.sirbuffyhorsetrouser6354 3 ай бұрын

FYI - tyres maybe tubeless, but the bike has inner tubes so you cant just plug the tyre if you get a puncture..

@williambate8249 3 ай бұрын

I carry a spare innertube, patches, tire levers and a co2 inflator in that compartment under the seat.

@togglehead9738 3 ай бұрын

@@williambate8249 I think that's wishful thinking, what about the socket and wrench long enough for 110nm on the rear, hex adaptor for the front spindle, allen sockets for the front brakes and fork pinch bolts, rim protectors so you don't ruin the wheel, a second inner tube as they are different sizes, tyre levers long enough to break the bead, your underseat compartment must be way bigger than mine. not to mention no centre stand. have you actually tried to change an inner tube at the side of the road even if you could carry all these items? Better off with a phone and breakdown recovery, thats if the rapid deflation from the punctured tube hasn't thrown you off the bike already, thats the main reason I sealed my wheels after my only punctured tube, safety not just ease of repair, now just carry a compressor and plugs under the seat. haven't needed it yet and probably won't as the other advantage of tubeless is 9 times out of 10 the item causing the puncture will stay in the tyre and it won't deflate until its removed, unlike a tube!

@MadChalet 3 ай бұрын

@@williambate8249 I'm surprised you can get that much under the seat. She didn't specify, but it doesn't look like there's much room.

@MadChalet 3 ай бұрын

I wonder what's possible for a conversion to tubeless. Think there is a way to seal the rims, no?

@togglehead9738 3 ай бұрын

@@MadChalet There's a few simple methods, I used the 3m extreme sealing tape, been fine for nearly 4 yrs now, much safer than tubes.