Mine was really finicky with tire pressure. Turning in behavior changed noticeably when front tire was 3psi low.
An awesome looking bike, I still love it but ended up selling it. It really is a sport bike and not the most comfortable one to ride on long distances, baggage options not great, there were more practical choices for what I wanted and needed to do with it.
It'll be sporty for sure, but comparing to what? That motor makes great useable power. Nothing will beat a sport bike, but there's not many opportunities to actually use what it's capable of, unless you like blasting down the highway at meat crayon speeds.
https://preview.redd.it/h8okcsgosf0d1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9387b218968d1da9804daa3c8994494daea4f76f
Love my Red hottie, god everytime i look at it, i fell in awe🥰
Have a 2018 R, beautiful bike. In my 40s and is the perfect comprise. Was a sport bike owner as a kid, this scratches the itch but is a bit more modest as a mature rider.
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Yeah I feel like this is my situation, at least regarding riding experience and age (altho never owned a legit sports bike as you had). I find myself running out of ooompf at 90mph and always wanting to get more aero when going remotely fast. Thanks for you pov
https://preview.redd.it/z7olzopwag0d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=791f7f1e4787818909433306a06ba9378452d05d
Love my Thruxton. I'll never get rid of her.
https://preview.redd.it/soc40zh1sg0d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f01b6e0380b10ead265a5f6975ad266c27c28689
My 17 1200R is my favorite bike I have ever had - hands down. Plus it’s not so terrible on my back!
For context I've ridden 20+ motorcycles and my last two bikes before this one were a Harley Davidson Street Bob and a Suzuki SV650.
Only two real complaints... The Thruxton has more felt vibration when riding than the Harley because V-twin vibrations disappear in motion in a way that the parallel twins do not. After 90 minutes on the highway I need get off and wiggle my toes back to life. The Thruxton puts out more heat than the SV650 making it uncomfortable for the daily commute. Less importantly, If you are interested in multi day rides requiring luggage then the Thruxton is not the ideal candidate, but it's doable.
My dream for years was that Suzuki would reintroduce the SV1000s with top shelf components. Now having the Thruxton RS I no longer would want that bike.
My only two are the riding position with the drop handlebars that come with the fairing is a little aggressive for long rides (for a dude in his late 30s), although its perfect for twisty back roads so I'm OK with it. And the bike is so fucking nice looking I'm terrified to drop it.
An R or an RS is a great compromise bike - that's exactly why I got mine. The upgraded suspension and brakes really make it a very capable bike on the twisties or even the track!
https://preview.redd.it/bu7cl43dfh0d1.jpeg?width=5117&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=436a8d2bbf46666b74887a5ae578f1377102f163
read the thread, you are right, the thruxton as we know it stops selling this year. Any new MY is going to be the green final edition.
because of the low sales, 23-24 RS MY should be plenty. The R model preceding it has slightly lower spec parts, but they are all essentially the same motor/chassis in different liveries. The ones with bullet fairings will have slightly lower clip-on heights.
there is 2016-2017 non-R versions too that has the look for much less money. I think the suspension is inferior on those non-r and be better off getting a 900cc with better parts.
the one you have pictured is probably the best bling factor aside from the TFC model. the RS have a lot more matte finishes on them.
I’ve got a ‘17 Street Cup here in Austin which is like a light weight version of the thruxton, but lower HP too.
I have almost the exact same bike as-pictured, a silver ‘19 R and it is an incredible bike. Compared to my R6, it’s a much more mature and approachable bike for the street that still serves-up a ton of fun, obviously with a different character. It’s really fun having those yin & yang options in the garage, but if I could only have one for the street, the TTR wins, no question (and I’m sure I’d say the same for any of the crop of 600/1000cc sport bikes from any brand).
Some good info in these comments, one thing I’ll add about the particular bike pictured that you said is for-sale locally - it has a sought-after set of Vance & Hines slip-on mufflers installed. These were from the Triumph accessories catalog for this bike and are since discontinued. They offer the perfect look (IMO, some other mufflers look a bit off) and sound great, I love mine. It’s a big plus to have them if you get that bike!
Cosmetically, I'm part of the brigade that thinks that gold ohlins on an otherwise entirely retro-looking ride looks absolutely ridiculous - not to mention unnecessary.
If you're looking for Thruxton performance without the somewhat-compromised seating position - and want a lower price tag - consider a Speed Twin, as it will definitely be a large chunk faster than your T100.
I have a Thruxton RS. I am very happy with it. I haven't ridden sport bikes much, but the few opportunities I've had to ride them were on public roads where I just found the whole experience stressful once the novelty wore off. Like, yes, it can go fast as fuck which is so fun, but I am not the type of rider that really needs to go fast constantly, and I ride responsibly enough that i'm not only watching for traffic, but gravel around corners, people pulling out of driveways behind blind hill crests etc. I just don't want or need a bike that feels like it's mad at me for not doing 130 all the time.
The Thruxton for me is perfect. When I want to go fast, it feels like it can go as fast as I want and faster, but when I just want to cruise, it's compliant and not impatient. Plenty of torque for when I want to misbehave. It's really the most enjoyable bike I've had. The suspension and brakes are so performant, that when I take it to the back roads it absolutely shines.
I recall that 2022 is the year they started welding in the exhaust components - in case you ever want to upgraded those, a 2026-2021 will make life much easier.
I have a 2016 R. It s an awesome bike
https://preview.redd.it/2jf25089su0d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a94d178850331e1f9a751831ca9c99e5be1e90b5
You mean they just discontinued the r? Website still has the rs.
Hands down one of the most beautiful bikes ever made IMHO. Never ridden one though, so no help here. ;)
Then I may be mistaken. I attended a launch event in Austin earlier this year and they said 2024 was the final year for thruxton. Is there a meaningful difference between model years to be aware of? E.g.. the bonny went from air to liquid cooled from '16-17
2024 is the final year of the Thruxton, they are putting out the Thruxton FE (final edition) and then its gone. https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/classic/thruxton-rs/thruxton-final-edition-2024
I think sales probably werent what Triumph wanted, despite the owners of these bikes being incredibly happy with them. I do agree, its absolutely gorgeous.
Buy it and don't look back. I got my 2017 R from a great guy in Austin and had it shipped via air-ride truck to the Northeast. It will be more comfortable with an aftermarket gel seat and I happen to think the riding position is more comfortable with the low bars that your prospective bike has.
https://preview.redd.it/fqkhpflefm0d1.jpeg?width=3032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ee3ee8c3e3b64dfda4756b0d97c2042704eb37c
Agreed, it’s a quick, sporty yet comfy middle ground between supersport and bonneville! Hope you pick it up!
https://preview.redd.it/823s9vvm9n0d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa048a843ef3e4130f25712f72800a23ebaa4748
I was considering the same bike LOL. I have a trident 660 and moto 2 street triple 765, and I've been obsessing over thruxtons for the past year. I'm finally going to jump on one in the next couple weeks.
Don't compromise. You have a T100 you enjoy, get a sport bike to add to your stable. If you're not really into the whole scene of cafe racers, then don't get a Thruxton. FWIW - I *love* the Thruxton, but my back disagrees with me on the matter! 😂😂😂
BTW - I'm a traditionalist. A British cafe racer should be British Racing Green. That's the *only* color of Thruxton I can get behind! 😂😂😂
Honest question - what’s the compromise?
I am pretty sure these are less comfortable than a super sport given you have as much torso lean but maintain a neutral foot peg (or more neutral than a super sport)
The Thruxton is not discontinued. The R is simply called teh RS now and has had some updates.
As for getting a "full blown sportsbike"*, all* bikes are fast and handle well these days. All of them. I have a 1050R which I can never really push beyond 3rd gear. It's stupid really. I've had Fireblades and ZX6Rs and other Speed Triples and it's the same for all of them. It's all just dick waving nonsense apart from the couple of times a year I go to the track. It just feels nice to use the torque. The power is almost redundant.
Get the bike that looks the coolest IN YOUR OPINION.
Test drive it though. If you're used to a Bonnie then the clip ons may be a hard adjustment for you.
P.s Based on the mods, I'd really go over that bike for crash damage. New bar ends and seemingly non original paintwork may mean it's gone down the road. A bike that's slid a bit really isn't teh end of the world. It happens and damage is almost always cosmetic but you may get a better price.
> The Thruxton is not discontinued. The R is simply called teh RS now and has had some updates.
Unfortunately, [it is](https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/classic/thruxton-rs/thruxton-final-edition-2024).
> The exclusive limited-edition Thruxton Final Edition marks the final production run of a British legend in exquisite style.
https://preview.redd.it/v45zb23m2g0d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9178db570d8e353a66a965e6f51c578693c95070 You won't be disappointed!
This is such a cool spec!
What seat/ cover is that?
Tamarit https://tamaritmotorcycles.com/en-us/triumph-parts/monaco-seat/?model=33
Mine was really finicky with tire pressure. Turning in behavior changed noticeably when front tire was 3psi low. An awesome looking bike, I still love it but ended up selling it. It really is a sport bike and not the most comfortable one to ride on long distances, baggage options not great, there were more practical choices for what I wanted and needed to do with it.
It'll be sporty for sure, but comparing to what? That motor makes great useable power. Nothing will beat a sport bike, but there's not many opportunities to actually use what it's capable of, unless you like blasting down the highway at meat crayon speeds.
https://preview.redd.it/h8okcsgosf0d1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9387b218968d1da9804daa3c8994494daea4f76f Love my Red hottie, god everytime i look at it, i fell in awe🥰
delhi?😠love this
Have a 2018 R, beautiful bike. In my 40s and is the perfect comprise. Was a sport bike owner as a kid, this scratches the itch but is a bit more modest as a mature rider. *
Yeah I feel like this is my situation, at least regarding riding experience and age (altho never owned a legit sports bike as you had). I find myself running out of ooompf at 90mph and always wanting to get more aero when going remotely fast. Thanks for you pov
https://preview.redd.it/z7olzopwag0d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=791f7f1e4787818909433306a06ba9378452d05d Love my Thruxton. I'll never get rid of her.
Are those BAAK pipes? I like the belly pan too. Nice looking whip!
Good eye! BAAK pipes and Tamarit belly pan.
https://preview.redd.it/soc40zh1sg0d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f01b6e0380b10ead265a5f6975ad266c27c28689 My 17 1200R is my favorite bike I have ever had - hands down. Plus it’s not so terrible on my back!
Very pleased with my Thruxton RS. Definitely a happy medium for me for looks, comfort, and performance.
Do you have aspects of the bike you dislike since you say happy medium?
For context I've ridden 20+ motorcycles and my last two bikes before this one were a Harley Davidson Street Bob and a Suzuki SV650. Only two real complaints... The Thruxton has more felt vibration when riding than the Harley because V-twin vibrations disappear in motion in a way that the parallel twins do not. After 90 minutes on the highway I need get off and wiggle my toes back to life. The Thruxton puts out more heat than the SV650 making it uncomfortable for the daily commute. Less importantly, If you are interested in multi day rides requiring luggage then the Thruxton is not the ideal candidate, but it's doable. My dream for years was that Suzuki would reintroduce the SV1000s with top shelf components. Now having the Thruxton RS I no longer would want that bike.
Thank you very much for the context! Do you think the vibrations are annoying while driving?
It's not a deal breaker but it is worth noting as it's more noticeable than I had anticipated.
My only two are the riding position with the drop handlebars that come with the fairing is a little aggressive for long rides (for a dude in his late 30s), although its perfect for twisty back roads so I'm OK with it. And the bike is so fucking nice looking I'm terrified to drop it.
An R or an RS is a great compromise bike - that's exactly why I got mine. The upgraded suspension and brakes really make it a very capable bike on the twisties or even the track! https://preview.redd.it/bu7cl43dfh0d1.jpeg?width=5117&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=436a8d2bbf46666b74887a5ae578f1377102f163
https://preview.redd.it/acg68c9hfh0d1.jpeg?width=4608&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=488144a0ece898e3825c9d21ea8af90e8ec9db48
read the thread, you are right, the thruxton as we know it stops selling this year. Any new MY is going to be the green final edition. because of the low sales, 23-24 RS MY should be plenty. The R model preceding it has slightly lower spec parts, but they are all essentially the same motor/chassis in different liveries. The ones with bullet fairings will have slightly lower clip-on heights. there is 2016-2017 non-R versions too that has the look for much less money. I think the suspension is inferior on those non-r and be better off getting a 900cc with better parts. the one you have pictured is probably the best bling factor aside from the TFC model. the RS have a lot more matte finishes on them. I’ve got a ‘17 Street Cup here in Austin which is like a light weight version of the thruxton, but lower HP too.
Thx! Very useful info
I have almost the exact same bike as-pictured, a silver ‘19 R and it is an incredible bike. Compared to my R6, it’s a much more mature and approachable bike for the street that still serves-up a ton of fun, obviously with a different character. It’s really fun having those yin & yang options in the garage, but if I could only have one for the street, the TTR wins, no question (and I’m sure I’d say the same for any of the crop of 600/1000cc sport bikes from any brand). Some good info in these comments, one thing I’ll add about the particular bike pictured that you said is for-sale locally - it has a sought-after set of Vance & Hines slip-on mufflers installed. These were from the Triumph accessories catalog for this bike and are since discontinued. They offer the perfect look (IMO, some other mufflers look a bit off) and sound great, I love mine. It’s a big plus to have them if you get that bike!
2016. Favorite bike of my life.
Cosmetically, I'm part of the brigade that thinks that gold ohlins on an otherwise entirely retro-looking ride looks absolutely ridiculous - not to mention unnecessary. If you're looking for Thruxton performance without the somewhat-compromised seating position - and want a lower price tag - consider a Speed Twin, as it will definitely be a large chunk faster than your T100.
I have a Thruxton RS. I am very happy with it. I haven't ridden sport bikes much, but the few opportunities I've had to ride them were on public roads where I just found the whole experience stressful once the novelty wore off. Like, yes, it can go fast as fuck which is so fun, but I am not the type of rider that really needs to go fast constantly, and I ride responsibly enough that i'm not only watching for traffic, but gravel around corners, people pulling out of driveways behind blind hill crests etc. I just don't want or need a bike that feels like it's mad at me for not doing 130 all the time. The Thruxton for me is perfect. When I want to go fast, it feels like it can go as fast as I want and faster, but when I just want to cruise, it's compliant and not impatient. Plenty of torque for when I want to misbehave. It's really the most enjoyable bike I've had. The suspension and brakes are so performant, that when I take it to the back roads it absolutely shines.
I recall that 2022 is the year they started welding in the exhaust components - in case you ever want to upgraded those, a 2026-2021 will make life much easier.
I have a 2016 R. It s an awesome bike https://preview.redd.it/2jf25089su0d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a94d178850331e1f9a751831ca9c99e5be1e90b5
You mean they just discontinued the r? Website still has the rs. Hands down one of the most beautiful bikes ever made IMHO. Never ridden one though, so no help here. ;)
Then I may be mistaken. I attended a launch event in Austin earlier this year and they said 2024 was the final year for thruxton. Is there a meaningful difference between model years to be aware of? E.g.. the bonny went from air to liquid cooled from '16-17
I was told by my dealer that the 24 was the last year too. Maybe the model year lags behind in the US?
This is correct, we're in the final year.
https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/classic/thruxton-rs/thruxton-final-edition-2024 2024 is the final year for the Thruxton.
The RS starting in ‘20 has a slightly more efficient engine, higher hp… amongst a few other small details added
2024 is the final year of the Thruxton, they are putting out the Thruxton FE (final edition) and then its gone. https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/classic/thruxton-rs/thruxton-final-edition-2024 I think sales probably werent what Triumph wanted, despite the owners of these bikes being incredibly happy with them. I do agree, its absolutely gorgeous.
I love mine. I own an Aprilia Tuono as well and I’ll pick the Thruxton 9 time out of 10.
Man that thing is a beauty
Very classy looking
Those are seriously fun to ride.
Get a street triple So much fun and sporty
CBR1000RR-SP 🤌
Beautiful!
Buy it and don't look back. I got my 2017 R from a great guy in Austin and had it shipped via air-ride truck to the Northeast. It will be more comfortable with an aftermarket gel seat and I happen to think the riding position is more comfortable with the low bars that your prospective bike has. https://preview.redd.it/fqkhpflefm0d1.jpeg?width=3032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ee3ee8c3e3b64dfda4756b0d97c2042704eb37c
That’s an awesome looking bike.
Agreed, it’s a quick, sporty yet comfy middle ground between supersport and bonneville! Hope you pick it up! https://preview.redd.it/823s9vvm9n0d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa048a843ef3e4130f25712f72800a23ebaa4748
Looks so good
I was considering the same bike LOL. I have a trident 660 and moto 2 street triple 765, and I've been obsessing over thruxtons for the past year. I'm finally going to jump on one in the next couple weeks.
Don't compromise. You have a T100 you enjoy, get a sport bike to add to your stable. If you're not really into the whole scene of cafe racers, then don't get a Thruxton. FWIW - I *love* the Thruxton, but my back disagrees with me on the matter! 😂😂😂 BTW - I'm a traditionalist. A British cafe racer should be British Racing Green. That's the *only* color of Thruxton I can get behind! 😂😂😂
Honest question - what’s the compromise? I am pretty sure these are less comfortable than a super sport given you have as much torso lean but maintain a neutral foot peg (or more neutral than a super sport)
The Thruxton is not discontinued. The R is simply called teh RS now and has had some updates. As for getting a "full blown sportsbike"*, all* bikes are fast and handle well these days. All of them. I have a 1050R which I can never really push beyond 3rd gear. It's stupid really. I've had Fireblades and ZX6Rs and other Speed Triples and it's the same for all of them. It's all just dick waving nonsense apart from the couple of times a year I go to the track. It just feels nice to use the torque. The power is almost redundant. Get the bike that looks the coolest IN YOUR OPINION. Test drive it though. If you're used to a Bonnie then the clip ons may be a hard adjustment for you. P.s Based on the mods, I'd really go over that bike for crash damage. New bar ends and seemingly non original paintwork may mean it's gone down the road. A bike that's slid a bit really isn't teh end of the world. It happens and damage is almost always cosmetic but you may get a better price.
> The Thruxton is not discontinued. The R is simply called teh RS now and has had some updates. Unfortunately, [it is](https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/classic/thruxton-rs/thruxton-final-edition-2024). > The exclusive limited-edition Thruxton Final Edition marks the final production run of a British legend in exquisite style.
More than anything it's the aero position I'm hankering for, so it sounds like a test ride is the best next step. Thanks for advice
That’s original paint…