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I've got a Thruxton R on order, hope to get it in April, and will do a full report! Just as it is for our CB's, Spec sheet stuff is irrelevant, it's how the bike looks and feels, and just get a hold of this week's MCN for the scoop on that.
As for the experience so far, Honda could really learn a lesson from Triumph on the marketing, customer outreach and accessories available for their retro bikes. More to come on that in a subsequent post.
Here are the accessories available, right at launch, for the new Bonneville lineup.
https://jacklilleytriumph.files.wordpres...ochure.pdf
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(03-08-2016, 01:12 PM)Capo_imp Wrote: I've got a Thruxton R on order, hope to get it in April, and will do a full report! Just as it is for our CB's, Spec sheet stuff is irrelevant, it's how the bike looks and feels, and just get a hold of this week's MCN for the scoop on that.
As for the experience so far, Honda could really learn a lesson from Triumph on the marketing, customer outreach and accessories available for their retro bikes. More to come on that in a subsequent post.
Here are the accessories available, right at launch, for the new Bonneville lineup.
https://jacklilleytriumph.files.wordpres...ochure.pdf
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I can't wait to hear about it. And I agree with you on Honda needing to catch up with Triumph on the accessories and marketing! I love my CB, but sure wish it had the factory ready accessories/kits.
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Not bad, but the bike could really do without the tall tail end — just too much space between the rear fender and the tire. While Triumph hid it as best they could, I also really don't care for the radiator, but do understand that without it the performance gains would not have been fully realized. I do like the stated weight of the bike.
Regardless of what I think, I'm sure that these will sell well for Triumph and in the end I'm all for motorcycles that still mange to look like "motorcycles".
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I agree it would be cool for Honda to offer accessories, but I doubt it will really happen. Probably half of Triumph's business is "new classics" whereas Honda has basically the CB alone and then focuses other stuff.
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(03-08-2016, 02:28 PM)kmoney_imp Wrote: I agree it would be cool for Honda to offer accessories, but I doubt it will really happen. Probably half of Triumph's business is "new classics" whereas Honda has basically the CB alone and then focuses other stuff.
I'd argue that the lack of focus is the problem. List virtually every bike Honda has put out over the last five years: CB, VFR, CTX, Gold Wing bagger, Interceptor. You can buy 2 and 3 year old models, still in the crates or collecting dust on the sales floor, for 40% off list price. They put out nice bikes, don't market them, don't offer accessories, over price them, and let them drop in the market.
I get it, they sell 4 million bikes a year in India, but they desperately need to focus on enthusiasts with their specialty bikes in the US. IMHO, of course.
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The following electronic gadgets are impressive though:
- digtal display
- usb connection
- traction control
- electronic slipper (something like that)
- ride by wire
- as a consequense of the previous -> riding modes
- stock heated grips
Could be I even forgot a few things...
They also have a 6th gear BTW.
Not all those things are available on the base model, their Street Twin, but most things are, so I assume all are stock on the Thruxton R.
But still, for me the CB is more than enough bike and those gadgets are not necessities for my kind of riding (or for that kind of bike, imo)
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(03-09-2016, 02:55 AM)Riko_imp Wrote: The following electronic gadgets are impressive though:
- digtal display
- usb connection
- traction control
- electronic slipper (something like that)
- ride by wire
- as a consequense of the previous -> riding modes
- stock heated grips
Could be I even forgot a few things...
They also have a 6th gear BTW.
Not all those things are available on the base model, their Street Twin, but most things are, so I assume all are stock on the Thruxton R.
But still, for me the CB is more than enough bike and those gadgets are not necessities for my kind of riding (or for that kind of bike, imo)
Actually, Riko, of all the things you listed, the only one that comes for the Street Twin is the USB socket!  All other gizmos are reserved for the premium models (where they are mostly stock)
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Nice looking bikes, glad to see Triumph is still in the game and building good bikes. Proud heritage.
I am so tired of seeing nothing but cruisers and Starbucks Adventure bikes on the road.
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(03-09-2016, 02:55 AM)Riko_imp Wrote: The following electronic gadgets are impressive though:
- digtal display
- usb connection
- traction control
- electronic slipper (something like that)
- ride by wire
- as a consequense of the previous -> riding modes
- stock heated grips
Could be I even forgot a few things...
They also have a 6th gear BTW.
Not all those things are available on the base model, their Street Twin, but most things are, so I assume all are stock on the Thruxton R.
But still, for me the CB is more than enough bike and those gadgets are not necessities for my kind of riding (or for that kind of bike, imo)
Makes sense that they would add the modern electronics to the new line of 1200cc classic bikes (Thruxton & T120). The Tiger 800 and Tiger Explorer got the electronic updates last year, so I guess they are working their way through the product line.
Looks like all their models have ABS (required in Europe?), but their cruisers, sport bikes, and the old classics (seems redundant) lack the new electronics.
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(03-09-2016, 07:54 PM)alphonsus_imp Wrote: (03-09-2016, 02:55 AM)Riko_imp Wrote: The following electronic gadgets are impressive though:
- digtal display
- usb connection
- traction control
- electronic slipper (something like that)
- ride by wire
- as a consequense of the previous -> riding modes
- stock heated grips
Could be I even forgot a few things...
They also have a 6th gear BTW.
Not all those things are available on the base model, their Street Twin, but most things are, so I assume all are stock on the Thruxton R.
But still, for me the CB is more than enough bike and those gadgets are not necessities for my kind of riding (or for that kind of bike, imo)
Actually, Riko, of all the things you listed, the only one that comes for the Street Twin is the USB socket! All other gizmos are reserved for the premium models (where they are mostly stock)
nope: http://www.triumphmotorcycles.be/motoren...treet-Twin
at least in Belgium (Europe), maybe its different elsewhere?
Bottom of that product link: ABS, Traction C, slipper assist, USB, digital display (can see the picture)
I assume no: ride modes, heated grips since they are not mentioned.
The ride by wire is stoch on all their new retro's I assume, could be wrong about this one 
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