Featured Thruxton R - test ride

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  1. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #1 steve lovatt, Apr 28, 2016
    Just got back from a very enjoyable 2 hours on the new Thruxton R.
    Bloody brilliant bike: looks fantastic - some really nice design touches (tank strap, top yolk, Monza fuel cap), handles well but that engine is to die for.

    Sounds good with stock cans - a rich, deep rumble so just as enjoyable at low or high speed.
    Took a bit of getting used to after the Tigers seating position but after a coffee stop and then a photo stop it felt fine - not too cramped and the bars are not too low (there are clip-on options in the cafe racer kit).

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  2. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #2 steve lovatt, Apr 28, 2016
    20160428_120708.jpg The standard Thruxton comes in this rather superb green colour or white. No blue though crispey!
     
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  3. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #3 thebiglad, Apr 28, 2016
    That green works for me !!!
     
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  4. SamC

    SamC Well-Known Member

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    #4 SamC, Apr 28, 2016
    Fantastic!! if i had a spare 10K id get one
     
  5. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #5 steve lovatt, Apr 28, 2016
    It could be but don't tell crispey!
     
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  6. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #6 steve lovatt, Apr 28, 2016
    One thing to note - the starter button is now a three position kill switch and the hazard warning button is where you would expect the starter button to be!
     
  7. Truxtonrlondon

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    #7 Truxtonrlondon, Apr 28, 2016
    guys you dont need 10 k cash , PCP deals are just too good to be miss out from this beauty. The new age is here , the cash buying is out the door.
     
  8. stevethegoolie

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    #8 stevethegoolie, Apr 28, 2016
    The standard Thruxton appeals to me more than the 'R'. A bit more traditional, I suppose. Looks great in that green, which is, after all, blue with added yellow:):p. Crispey WILL be relieved!:eek::D:D
     
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  9. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #9 crispey, Apr 28, 2016
    Groan!! I dare not take one for a test ride!!
     
  10. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    #10 stevethegoolie, Apr 28, 2016
    Go on, Crispey.

    You know you want to!!:eek::D:D
     
  11. SamC

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    #11 SamC, Apr 28, 2016
    Same as the street twin, I didn't like the sound of it when I first saw it, works well tho
     
  12. steve lovatt

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    #12 steve lovatt, Apr 29, 2016
    I was surprised I didn't keep switching the hazards on.
     
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  13. Thruccyboy

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    #13 Thruccyboy, Apr 30, 2016
    Last edited: Apr 30, 2016
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  14. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #14 crispey, May 1, 2016
    Did someone just post something?
     
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    Thruccyboy Senior Member

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    #15 Thruccyboy, May 1, 2016
    I've had a look sir crispey.....I can't see anything.
     
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    #16 Thruccyboy, May 1, 2016
    It's enough to make you see RED isn't it?
     
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  17. steve lovatt

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    #17 steve lovatt, May 1, 2016
    No, nothing to see here.
     
  18. thebiglad

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    #18 thebiglad, May 1, 2016
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  19. Thruccyboy

    Thruccyboy Senior Member

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    #19 Thruccyboy, May 1, 2016
    It's such a sexy, curvaceous, horny colour.
     
  20. Truxtonrlondon

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    #20 Truxtonrlondon, May 2, 2016
    guys do you think Thruxton is old man's bike? :) ??
     
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