Thruxton Hows The Leg Room On A Thruxton?

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  1. Taipan

    Taipan Well-Known Member

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    #1 Taipan, May 22, 2018
    Hi All,

    Just wanted a bit of advice from some fellow tall riders. I really want a Thruxton EFi, but I also am waiting on a knee replacement, so i'm wondering how cramped, if at all, a Thruxton is. I'm 6'3 with a 32" inseam if it helps.

    Many thanks
     
  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #2 crispey, May 22, 2018
    I’m a 5’10 shorty and it’s fine with me but I believe there are peg lowering kits or you can purchase rear sets from squaredeals or tecbikeparts, and possibly others
     
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  3. Kiwidave4

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    #3 Kiwidave4, May 23, 2018
    I am six foot with the same inside leg as you. I was riding a Firestorm and started to have trouble with leg cramps from the rear sets. Have had the Thruxton for 11 months now, initially with the lower bars (I have the fairing kit fitted) and now with standard bars. Find it very comfy, though 300km in a day is my longest ride - I generally tend to do shortish local rides in deference to my advanced years.

    My only complaint would be that the fuel tank is too high and too narrow. As a long time sports bike rider who is used to gripping the tank with my knees the Thruxton feels a bit unnatural but there again it probably also causes me to moderate my riding to level that is more age appropriate!
     
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  4. Taipan

    Taipan Well-Known Member

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    #4 Taipan, May 24, 2018
    Thanks everyone. I'll go for it then. :)
     
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    #5 crispey, May 24, 2018
    Sorry are we talking 900 or 1200 here? I was referring to the 900
     
  6. Taipan

    Taipan Well-Known Member

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    #6 Taipan, May 24, 2018
    900, first of the EFis. Put a depoist down on one today and get it delivered on the 4th June. :)
     
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    #7 crispey, May 24, 2018
    Ok I thought so, kiwidave is talking about a 1200 I think.
     
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    #8 Kiwidave4, May 25, 2018
    Sorry, yes I was referring to the 1200.
     
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  9. Taipan

    Taipan Well-Known Member

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    #9 Taipan, Jun 13, 2018
    Well I got the Thruxton and have been getting used to the riding position but it did seem alien at first, especially as my last bikes have been a Sportster with forward controls and a Tmax where again my feet were out front and a NC750X where my fit were in a traditional sitting position. With the Thruxton, tucking my feet up and behind me did feel real odd at first, but I don't give it a second thought now.

    However, my palms and top of my arms ache by the time my ride ends. I'm in stop/start traffic in central London so I guess the repeated braking is taking its toll? Anyone else new to this type of riding position and had the same problem? Did you get used to it? I'm hoping i'll get used to it and strengthen up the appropriate muscles so it doesn't ache so much. I'm just wondering really and it's certainly not enough of a problem to make me sell it, that' for sure!
     
  10. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #10 crispey, Jun 14, 2018
    Depends on your age
    20-30 man up!
    30-40 you’ll get there
    40-50 you’ll recover
    50-60 you’re f#^ked
    60 and above you should have bought a bonnie
     
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  11. tcbandituk

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    #11 tcbandituk, Jun 14, 2018
    Looks like I'm ahead of my time with a Bonnie then :p:joy:
     
  12. Taipan

    Taipan Well-Known Member

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    #12 Taipan, Jun 14, 2018
    Looks like I'm f#^ked. Think i'll sell it and get a C90.. ;)
     
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    #13 Bonzo, Jun 14, 2018
    I'm 6ft1" with a 34 inseam. I find it pretty comfortable to be honest, but haven't done really long distances.
     
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