09-29-2016, 08:22 AM
(09-28-2016, 11:26 AM)Cras_imp Wrote:(09-24-2016, 09:57 PM)Capo_imp Wrote: As the owner of both, I'm in the other camp. The CB has been collecting dust since I bought the Thruxton R. Still a lovely bike though, never tire of looking at the CB. Different strokes.
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Just curious is the thruxton R significantly faster overall? I'm currently looking at cycleworld's review comparison of the thruxton R and the 0-60 and quarter mile which seem almost similar to the cb1100 last time I checked (I stand corrected if I'm wrong). I do like the thruxton R a lot and I'm kinda wondering is trading the cb1100 to the thrux r worth it. I do feel that if I do trade for the thrux r I will be giving up the exclusivity of owning the cb1100...and no my garage can't fit both
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Just curious is the thruxton R significantly faster overall? I'm currently looking at cycleworld's review comparison of the thruxton R and the 0-60 and quarter mile which seem almost similar to the cb1100 last time I checked (I stand corrected if I'm wrong). I do like the thruxton R a lot and I'm kinda wondering is trading the cb1100 to the thrux r worth it. I do feel that if I do trade for the thrux r I will be giving up the exclusivity of owning the cb1100...and no my garage can't fit both
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I don't drag race so I'm not concerned with 0-60 or 1/4 mile times, but I do find the Thrux to be a far more enjoyable and engaging ride in all respects. Particularly in handling and midrange grunt, really no comparison. I can't comment on exclusivity, I don't know how to measure that. There are scores of unsold 2013 and 2014 CB's stacked at dealerships, so it's not a matter of scarcity or limited production, only sales. The CB is beautiful and built impeccably, and if its performance and style floats your boat, I'd hesitate to unload it. But the Thrux R has exceeded my expectations across the board.
(09-28-2016, 03:13 PM)Rboe_imp Wrote: Any Griso owners ride the R yet?
Not surprised you were not impressed with the brakes. The CB has darn good brakes; a high bar to reach.
But oh man, the detailing on the R is very seductive.
I am an ex- Griso owner, so I've completed the Griso/CB/Thrux R trifecta. My Griso was a lemon, but when it ran, it was a gem. But it's a generation or two behind the Thrux, and a tractor compared to it. That being said, the Guzzi is a gorgeous and character laden machine, with an intoxicating top end and roar.
Brakes? The Thrux R has twin Brembos and they are fantastic. There is a bit of sponginess in the lever, so the feel isn't as linear as the CB, which has excellent brakes. But theres no performance disadvantage.
The Thrux R really isn't comparable to the CB, it's a different kind of bike with a far more committed attitude and performance envelope. The Bonnie T120 is a more apt comparison.
(09-28-2016, 01:05 PM)Cras_imp Wrote:(09-28-2016, 12:07 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: I was in your boots about four months ago. I had a deposit on a Thrux R and was preparing to sell my DLX to make it happen. When the bike arrived at the dealership I sat on it and quickly realized it was too small. To me, it wasn't worth the financial hit -- about an $8k difference. A real pity, too, because it's a stunning machine and I really covet it. The 0-60 and quarter mile performance was never a concern.
That was one thing I still need to do. I need to see it in person and sit on it at the dealer.
That was one thing I still need to do. I need to see it in person and sit on it at the dealer.
You need to ride it. Any bike with clip on style bars won't feel great sitting on it on the dealership floor versus a sit-up-and-beg standard like the CB.. The ergonomics of the Thrux R are performance oriented, and when riding in a spirited manner, or at highway speeds, feel natural.