Cool-Motorcycles reviews Triumph Thruxton

Our sportiest Modern Classic.
When you are named after the legendary Triumph Thruxton racers of the 60’s that inspired so many of the Café racers of the time, there’s a lot to live up to. Hence the authentic styling that looks fast even when standing still. Low rise bars, a sporting riding position, spoked wheels, megaphone style silencers and a race inspired stripe from tank to tail would be enough for some, but not the Triumph Thruxton.

The riding experience has had just as much attention lavished on it with an 18” front wheel with an aluminium rim for genuine looks and improved handling. A floating front disc and two piston caliper, complete with braided hoses tame the fuel injected 865cc parallel twin engine which is tuned for more performance.

FEATURES

Engine

The Thruxton’s 865cc, air-cooled, twin cylinder power plant, the most powerful of Triumph’s twin cylinder line-up, has a peak power output of 69bhp delivered at 7400rpm and peak torque of 52ft.lbf arrives at 5800rpm. The engine shares the same 360° firing interval as the Bonneville, as well as featuring ‘hot’ camshaft profiles and a compression ratio of 9.9:1.

Fuelling

The Thruxton features a fuel injection system designed for clean running and to meet Euro 3 legislation.  The retro styling remains uncompromised though, as fuel injectors are cleverly concealed by throttle bodies designed to look like traditional carbs.

Handlebars

The Thruxton’s handlebars are one-piece tubular chromed steel bars and are set to give a sporty riding position.  The stylish bar-end mirrors, engineered specifically for the Thruxton, come as standard.

Chassis

Wrapping the motor is a precisely crafted chassis that inspires confidence; its harder edge delivering real sporting character. The sturdy, preload adjustable 41mm telescopic forks and twin rear shocks give superb suspension action and compliance while sharper steering geometry, a wheelbase of 1490mm and 18 inch aluminium-rimmed front wheel all aid steering input.

Brakes

A fully floating 320mm front disc and twin-piston brake caliper provide powerful, but sensitive, braking performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

• Type: Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 360 degree firing interval
• Capacity: 865cc
• Bore/Stroke: 90 x 68mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Fuel System: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI

Transmission

• Final Drive: X ring chain
• Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
• Gearbox: 5-speed

Cycle Parts

• Frame: Tubular steel cradle
• Swingarm: Twin-sided, tubular steel
• Front Wheel: 36-spoke, 18 x 2.5in
• Rear Wheel: 40-spoke, 17 x 3.5in
• Front Tyre: 100/90 18
• Rear Tyre: 130/80 R17
• Front Suspension: 41mm forks with adjustable preload
• Rear Suspension: Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
• Front Brakes: Single 320mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper
• Rear Brakes: Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimensions

• Length: 84.6in
• Width (Handlebars): 27.4in
• Height: 43.1in
• Seat Height: 31.1in
• Wheelbase: 56.7in
• Rake/Trail: 27 degree/97mm
• Weight (Dry): 451lbs
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.2 gal

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

• Maximum Power: 69bhp at 7,400 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 52ft.lbf at 6,800rpm

Colours

• Jet Black with Gold Stripe, Tornado Red with White Stripe

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