The rear fender is plastic instead of steel to save weight. It's not a matter of being cheap. The thruxton is the sport model in the range. It gets all the weight saving measures. Enjoy the bike it's awesome
Acrylic, lacquer or safetyCoat or powdercoat the engine sidecovers. As of 2018 Triumph still has not sealed the polished aluminum of the covers and they tend to pit and oxidize heavily if you dont wash them very frequently.
Paul Harrison that p****d me off a bit having bought my R at the full price a short while before the promotion. Still love the bike to bits though. It’s awesome.
Being matt black doesn't help the looks of the rear fender. I used an airhawk on my seat until I got a Corbin seat. Mine will be two years old in a few months everything is great except the comfort of the seat after 150 miles.
Not really designed for comfort, if you want comfortable buy a touring bike, they have the cafe racer vibe, that means spirited riding over short distances, cafe to cafe, I have owned mine for 3 years, love it, it’s mainly the looks but the engine is really nice and torquey, sounds great, my only criticism is it’s not the sharpest turner, it’s fine but has a little understeer if you really push on, all in all a very good machine I’d recommend to anyone, if you want to go crazy fast get an R1 or Fireblade, if you want to go swiftly and fall in love every time you open the garage door buy a Thruxton 1200 👍
Fake carbs and “air cooled look” is a total turn off. It’s trying to look like something it’s not. Reminds me of cars that vent the exhaust note into the cabin to remind you how good your car sounds. Pretty lame
My first bike was a Honda Gold Wing. But I grew up with 3 brothers who had bikes that I use to steal from time to time. LoL Small bike for beginner is best.
ray wite "Rice rockets" comment at 2:00 was in no way demeaning. OP was talking about the power delivery of the Thruxton vs Japanese bikes. He's right-those bikes need to be revved up. No clue how you came to your conclusion.
The rear fender is plastic instead of steel to save weight. It's not a matter of being cheap. The thruxton is the sport model in the range. It gets all the weight saving measures. Enjoy the bike it's awesome
Rear plastic fender can be easily deleted as well
Acrylic, lacquer or safetyCoat or powdercoat the engine sidecovers. As of 2018 Triumph still has not sealed the polished aluminum of the covers and they tend to pit and oxidize heavily if you dont wash them very frequently.
I have painted them- I was super let down to see pitting only after a little bit. Crazy!
Great video review nice and honest ,like your bike ,and will consider getting one
Thanks! 👍
Thinking about selling my car for one of these. Bout to move south.
DO IT!
I’m jealous, so cool. 😮
Triumph are giving away the £1800 'Inspiration Kits' with every new Thruxton here in the UK
Paul Harrison that p****d me off a bit having bought my R at the full price a short while before the promotion. Still love the bike to bits though. It’s awesome.
Awesome
Being matt black doesn't help the looks of the rear fender. I used an airhawk on my seat until I got a Corbin seat. Mine will be two years old in a few months everything is great except the comfort of the seat after 150 miles.
Can I drive this awesome bike with a passenger? Thank you for sharing.
Yes, but you need a different seat and rear pegs. I did a few times, it was good but not what the bike is made for.
@@BackDraftBikes You already had installed the passenger seat in this video, right? Cheers for the review!
@@rodas4yt137 yes
My dream
The brembos are nasty. My triple has them. And it takes some getting used to. I dont have abs.
First couple times I was like WAAAAT
How many hours can you ride this beauty?
2 non stop. Anything more and you'll pay for it later.
@@dorian_vlogs yes, I had the BMW racer and I thought this was going to be better but looks like position is a struggle as well ...☹️
I ride for about 2 as well. If you are smaller you could squeeze out maybe 3. It's fun, but not the most comfortable.
@@alfonsomarquez3998 yeah I understand. They're pretty but not the most comfortable on long rides.
Not really designed for comfort, if you want comfortable buy a touring bike, they have the cafe racer vibe, that means spirited riding over short distances, cafe to cafe, I have owned mine for 3 years, love it, it’s mainly the looks but the engine is really nice and torquey, sounds great, my only criticism is it’s not the sharpest turner, it’s fine but has a little understeer if you really push on, all in all a very good machine I’d recommend to anyone, if you want to go crazy fast get an R1 or Fireblade, if you want to go swiftly and fall in love every time you open the garage door buy a Thruxton 1200 👍
Everyone on planet and some martians hate Thruxton rear fender. Just get the FEK
"Ohlins" rear shocks
GET RID OF BACKGROUND MUSIC!!
Fake carbs and “air cooled look” is a total turn off. It’s trying to look like something it’s not. Reminds me of cars that vent the exhaust note into the cabin to remind you how good your car sounds. Pretty lame
Would you recommend the thruxton to a beginner?
Jean Romero I went straight from the beginner class to a Thruxton. It was fine. I’m also mostly muscle at 160 pounds, 5f 8in
My first bike was a Honda Gold Wing.
But I grew up with 3 brothers who had bikes that I use to steal from time to time. LoL
Small bike for beginner is best.
You didn't even turn it on 🤦🏽♂️
We have made several videos with this bike, check em out!
Double rear shocks? So 1970ish.
Is that a 1200cc ?
I thought it was air cooled.
I like the RnineT better
Him Bike you don’t really get this bike, do you..?
I stopped at "rice rockets". All motorcycles are valid.
"It doesn't matter what you're riding...as long as your riding😀"
ray wite
"Rice rockets" comment at 2:00 was in no way demeaning. OP was talking about the power delivery of the Thruxton vs Japanese bikes. He's right-those bikes need to be revved up. No clue how you came to your conclusion.
Rice Rocket is a term of endearment