on A Triumph rally I had the opportunity to ride several of the triumph range, the one that curled my toes to most was the Thruxton 1200 R.
I had the opportunity to ride the standard as well.
Both are as good as each other although the difference being the shocks and front brakes on the R model
After this it left me in a must buy mode.
Although I did like the R a bit more I settled for the D (standard model) as its power and comfort was equally as good.
Both bikes had great power, great stopping power and great handling.
Why I preferred t...Read more

If you're reading this review, it's because you want (or have bought) a Thruxton, you like the look, the style or the history. There are other bikes (a Ducati monster for example) that will out accelerate, corner and brake and give you a far superior riding experience, but like me, you wanted a classic look and feel.
As soon as I got it home I set about making it "mine" (or better suited to me) as others have stated, the suspension is not good (new springs and fork oil in the front helps, new piggybacks in the rear) and a Zard 2into1 exhaust...Read more

I've recently (2015) bought a new Thruxton and a Bonneville Newchurch, replacing a CBR1000RR and a Honda Varadero respectively. Having owned over 160 motorcycles of all types over the last 45 years, and raced maybe another 40 for their various owners with a degree of success, I think I'm fairly well qualified to comment.

The Thruxton's made down to a price, with modest performance and modest suspension to suit, but fits its style perfectly. You'd go a long way to see a bespoke "café" bike that looks better, or functions better for that mat...Read more

I bought a new 2014 Thruxton after lusting over it for a year. I have had Japanese and English bikes in the past so I am familiar with old and new machines. After reading many reviews I understood that the suspension was not that great but for the first time in a long time I bought a bike for form over function. I went on a demo ride at the local dealer and that particular bike had Arrow 2 into 2 pipes on it. I loved the sound so I ordered a set of pipes to go on my new bike. I picked up the bike but the pipes were not in yet so I took it and b...Read more

I have owned my 2011 Thruxton for two years. It is a beautiful machine to look at but offers fairly average performance for a modern bike. New exhausts are a must. I have the Arrow 2-into-2 system and it sounds awesome. Pirelli Sport Demons are a good upgrade from the stock Metzlers and they reduced some of the front end 'chatter' that it gave me when I first got it. Wish I could afford to upgrade the suspension too as the stock springs are comfortable but do not aid performance.

My gearbox, however, is silky smooth and the front brake is g...Read more

A great all round bike, good for any occasion even touring.
Highly recommend this bike if your after a lean mean handling machine.
Take one for a ride and you will see what I mean.

I just want ti ride!!!
Hi I just picked up my 2011 thruxton last Thursday and have travelled 600 k' s on it, I've had all sorts of sport bikes over the years but this one is just so much fun to ride I think she will stay with me for a long time.
Mine has the handle bars on top so no clip ons, the handling is fantastic, she's not a race horse but all the pow...Read more

I have found my 2010 thruxton to be one of the most enjoyable bikes I have owned over a 30 year period.
Sporty enough for quick spits through the twisty bits and cool as cucucumbers around town with the looks department.

With a set of Staintune mufflers it sounds the part.(late sixties british of couse)make sure you t it remapped though ($30 from the dealer)

Comfortable to ride, and I have covered 500ks in one hit with no problems and I am a fifty year old with dubious level of fitness.
But if you were REALLY out of condition and overw...Read more

I've seen it called a sports bike for cruiser riders, and that's probably not far off the mark. Standard she's a nice enough bike but if your like me she won't stay that way for long, After all it is a cafe racer and they're normally a work in progress. Unlike modern sports bike's where your hard pressed to improve them much and probably wont get within coooeee of their limits anyway, the Thruxton has plenty of scope for practical improvements. A good bike for the tinkerer, especially in carburated form. I've spent many enjoyable hours sorting ...Read more

This is my first bike in 20 years (I'm 48). It is the most fun I've had in yonks. All the style of the 69 bonny with more performance and modern day reliability. I use the bike as a daily ride and clock up 500km per week - all of it on the open (Aussie) backroads. She is ideally suited to this style of riding - comfortable, stable, yet nimble, and reasonably powerful. I bought a 2008 model with 800km on the clock - an even older bloke couldn't stand the riding position. The bike was fitted with Staintune mufflers and a K&N filter. I changed mai...Read more

As a classic sports bike with modern reliability and performance (that doesn't outshine the suspension) the Thruxton is hard to beat. The gearbox is as sweet as I've used in a long time, and besides a failry tall first gear, is well matched to the 900 twin. Not riding around with a constant smile on your face is difficult on this bike as even at the speed limit the sound and feel are reminiscent of classics of the past. It does feel and look very special. Unless your addicted to sports bike riding positions don't expect to commute on the Thruxt...Read more