03-08-2016, 09:44 PM
I think this Thruxton looks beautiful and by the sounds of the early reviews, it's a great ride too.
There are similarities with the CB, but largely I think it's a different target market. The Thruxton is much more sporty, has clip-ons and aggressive riding position, no luggage options, even a pillion seat is an optional extra. To me the CB11 is infinitely more useful since it's my only bike. Having said that I'm certain the Thruxton will sell a lot more than the CB did. It's more of a competitor to the BMW R9T (which also sold a lot more than the CB).
There are similarities with the CB, but largely I think it's a different target market. The Thruxton is much more sporty, has clip-ons and aggressive riding position, no luggage options, even a pillion seat is an optional extra. To me the CB11 is infinitely more useful since it's my only bike. Having said that I'm certain the Thruxton will sell a lot more than the CB did. It's more of a competitor to the BMW R9T (which also sold a lot more than the CB).