First Triumph Thruxton Test

[alphonsus_imp]

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).

The Thruxton has all of the above, the Thruxton R is solo- oriented. As a variant of the Bonnie range, there are plenty of options for the more sedate, cruise- oriented rider.


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I could be wrong, but I read this in the Visordown review:
"The Triumph Thruxton and Thruxton R both come with a single-seat unit, with no option to take a passenger unless you buy the dual seat and pillion foot-pegs, available as an accessory."


I certainly agree with you that there are plenty of options within the Bonneville range. I think the Street Twin and the T120 are both more comparable competitors to the CB, and again, I'm sure they will sell bucket loads. They are very nice bikes - but I prefer my CB