Is the Thruxton R discontinued?
Triumph Motorcycles discontinues Scrambler 900, Scrambler 1200, Bobber, Speed Twin and Thruxton R. Triumph Motorcycles has discontinued the Scramblers (both 900 and 1200) along with the Bobber, Speed Twin and Thruxton R from its India line-up.
Is triumph bobber discontinued?
Followed up by the Bobber Black in 2018, which uses a fat 16-inch front wheel rather than the Bobber’s skinny 19-inch item, the Bobber remained in the line-up until 2020 when it was discontinued and the Black became known just as the Bonneville Bobber.
Is the Triumph Thruxton 900 a good bike?
The Triumph Thruxton 900 is a great looking retro cafe racer but just doesn’t have the punchy power you’d expect of a big twin. It also sounds dull; boring almost. Compared to buying a well restored Triton 650 for the same money, the modern day Triumph Thruxton is a weak imitation of genuine cafe racer cool.
How good is the 865cc Triumph Thruxton?
The 865cc Triumph Thruxton motor produces a healthy 69bhp, which is well up on the Triumph Scrambler/Speedmaster power output from the same mill, but the Thruxton doesn’t have the punch that a big twin should have. The bike sounds like it’s being strangled by its quiet exhausts – a Triumph Thruxton should bark, and bite.
Is the Triumph Thruxton a cafe racer?
Compared to buying a well restored Triton 650 for the same money, the modern day Triumph Thruxton is a weak imitation of genuine cafe racer cool. Up until 2008 the Thruxton had a carb-fed motor, but upon moving production from the UK to Thailand, fuel injection was added at the same time.
What’s wrong with the Triumph Thruxton?
Suspensiosn is too soft and adjustable for preload only. When pushed hard, the Triumph Thruxton goes all mushy. The 865cc Triumph Thruxton motor produces a healthy 69bhp, which is well up on the Triumph Scrambler/Speedmaster power output from the same mill, but the Thruxton doesn’t have the punch that a big twin should have.