Thruxton 900

Keen · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Karma :

Hi,

I went to a bike show last week, and despite all the shiny japanese offerings on show, I was mostly in awe of the Triumph thruxton. I love it. I've always prefered naked bikes and the thruxton's raw beauty stopped me in my tracks. I sat on it for ages grinning like a 5 yr old on a new tricycle.

But at the same time.... i like bikes cos i want to go fast and get faster, obviously if this is what you want, its a sporty japanese bike you need.

So, what do you think of it? style over substance? what do you think of retro wannabe bikes in general?
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I was rather taken by the one up the road in the Triumph dealership. Though not as much as Goose was, I swear if I hadn't dragged him from the building he would have bought it.

They're cool. Cool

Fast isn't everything in this world.

Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Cool bike.
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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

If that's your thing they are probably very nice, but not for me thanks. Horses for courses and all that.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

It has style.

I prefer fun to style, and no way I can afford to pay for both.

Rob · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Mar 2002 Karma :

Very cool bike! Thumbs Up

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Git · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 Dec 2003 Karma :

Looks good, but it's not quiet me.

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pipnet11 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 Sep 2004 Karma :

VERY cool. I want one, and will be looking for one after my 33bhp restriction runs out. As for speed, they are re-creating a look where 100mph was almost unheard of unless it was on top class racers, so it isnt a problem, and the looks more than make up for it.
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Keen · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Karma :

yeah, I mean it still makes 69bhp, not alot but enough, especially since you want to go much over 100 on a drooped-bars naked cafe racer...

but to be honest, i mostly agree... I'm on a budget (hence the '96 GS500) so if I was gonna spend that money I'd spend it on performance not looks.

Still think it looks beautiful though Smile

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