This is a fantastically entertaing and jolly good review of the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R. The guy sounds like he should be on Gogglebox and have glass of wine in his hand I love these bikes but for the price I feel they lack some finishing quality touches which is sad really considering the price of them. I'd love to have a go on one and I have the feeling the ride may make me overcome that and make up for it in other area's. Could I be convinced.
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Triumph Thruxton 1200 R Review
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R Review
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Re: Triumph Thruxton 1200 R Review
I found listening to him quite amusing, made me chuckle a bit, to be honest he was spot on.
I've had a test ride on one and I was well impressed, I must admit the negative points he gave were something I spotted and gave me some concern, anyway back to the positive
I had it for about 3 hours, did motorway, narrow country lanes, and fast country roads, even took it on the Settle to Hawes run.
I was well impressed, unfortunately finances at the time put a block on it which in respect was a good thing because it made me sit back and think about it.
Having said that, it is now 7 months or so since i test rode one and it still sticks in my mind that it's the right bike for me, and will probably evetually get one.
It's a bit like ridding a modern up to date Firestorm if there was such a thing, better brakes, better suspension and handling, I think that's what got me hooked, basically it's like a sports twin rapped up like a retro plodder, if it's fun you want on the real world Brittish roads and not bothered about mega top speed then this fits the bill.
Make no mistake a good rider on a Thruxton R would take some catching by the big sports bikes on normal roads
No I don't work or advertise for Triumph, I'm just giving my honest opinion, if you love Firestorms then DO NOT TEST A THRUXTON R if you do you'll want one
I've had a test ride on one and I was well impressed, I must admit the negative points he gave were something I spotted and gave me some concern, anyway back to the positive
I had it for about 3 hours, did motorway, narrow country lanes, and fast country roads, even took it on the Settle to Hawes run.
I was well impressed, unfortunately finances at the time put a block on it which in respect was a good thing because it made me sit back and think about it.
Having said that, it is now 7 months or so since i test rode one and it still sticks in my mind that it's the right bike for me, and will probably evetually get one.
It's a bit like ridding a modern up to date Firestorm if there was such a thing, better brakes, better suspension and handling, I think that's what got me hooked, basically it's like a sports twin rapped up like a retro plodder, if it's fun you want on the real world Brittish roads and not bothered about mega top speed then this fits the bill.
Make no mistake a good rider on a Thruxton R would take some catching by the big sports bikes on normal roads
No I don't work or advertise for Triumph, I'm just giving my honest opinion, if you love Firestorms then DO NOT TEST A THRUXTON R if you do you'll want one
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Re: Triumph Thruxton 1200 R Review
It's funny how you mention the sticking in mind. I'm basically window shopping right now while I save. Another year and I might be up to the 10 grand mark which is my aim and then I want something new or next to new as I have never had a new bike. Going through a bit of a mid life crisis and see this as my last opporunity. Iv'e always liked the idea of the Thruxton, a great all round bike and not hard work on the body with the less sporty cramped riding position. As much as I don't want I need to take my leg and ankle into consideration. A good bike to do some touring on also accept the Thruxton's older style luggage is not the most pretty or most secure. Marty and myself saw one in the flesh a few years back parked outside Metropolis in Vauxhall and it made us stop and look. I liked the retro look and style of it back then.
I'm looking dreaming of owning all kinds right now from stupid to being sensible. Iv'e looked into RSV4's / Turono (hitting high on the list this one) 675r Daytona, 899 Panagali or Supersport. Last night I was dreaming of an 800cc MV Agusta F3 RC but I keep going back to the Thruxton. The Brutale is a contender too. I know what I don't want and I don't want to go Japanese and I don't want an IL4. Do I dare say it I even started looking at Harly's. If I took a Thruxton R for a ride I think I would be convinced and it's a bike like you say, a modern day Storm. I shall still keep the Storm as a second bike. Oh well, I shall keep looking, dreaming and watching all the vids and reading reviews. In the meantime the pennies are filling the pot.
I'm looking dreaming of owning all kinds right now from stupid to being sensible. Iv'e looked into RSV4's / Turono (hitting high on the list this one) 675r Daytona, 899 Panagali or Supersport. Last night I was dreaming of an 800cc MV Agusta F3 RC but I keep going back to the Thruxton. The Brutale is a contender too. I know what I don't want and I don't want to go Japanese and I don't want an IL4. Do I dare say it I even started looking at Harly's. If I took a Thruxton R for a ride I think I would be convinced and it's a bike like you say, a modern day Storm. I shall still keep the Storm as a second bike. Oh well, I shall keep looking, dreaming and watching all the vids and reading reviews. In the meantime the pennies are filling the pot.
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