1 YEAR REVIEW. Thruxton 1200
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2019
- This is my honest review after one year of owning this amazing motorcycle. Stay tuned to the end of the video so you can see how the bike handles at higher speed. The Triumph Thruxton is my favorite motorcycle. Best bike I've ever owned. This was shot in 4K with a GoPro Hero 7 Black. I hope you guys like the review and the video. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to the channel. Stay tuned for some upcoming videos.
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Thank you, enjoyed the clip. I also have the 2016 Thruxton in Red but has the R attached. The feeling which it give me, is one of pure enjoyment, tho on a long 375 trip to KC from south central Missouri, have a real pain in the rear end. But at this age (77 Y/O) I'm still riding. Like you the HD StreetGlide sits in the garage, The Thruxton is so much easier to handle. I too got a good deal on the Thruxton, almost like they just wanted it out the door.
Thanks again, if you get a chance let me know your LOC.
Awesome that you're still riding. Thruxton is definitely painful on long trips. I'm in Houston. 👍
Really enjoyed your ride and comments, felt like I was in part of ''The Heat of the Night'' What a country, huge wide roads that I can only dream about, living in UK we have nothing like it. I would love to come over and have a ride on some of those roads, there's no cars, brilliant. Thanks
I appreciate the comment Duncan. We have some good riding for sure, hopefully you can experience it one day. 👍
Completely agree about the street. Fellow Brit from Brum.
Makes me curious about your roads across the pond.. 🤔🤔🤔
I have the R variant with the upgraded suspension and brakes, no vibration issues at all.
After my sprocket change, vibration stopped.
@@dorian_vlogs Hi; vibrations at what range of speed actually? My bike starts to feeling busy at 180km/h. I have the R model with the low clip ons etc Thanks
@TheReverb1 after I changed the sprocket from 42 to 37, problem went away. It happened at 80+ mph- 110.
very nice looking bike !
Thanks, I appreciate it. I like your channel.
Beautiful Bike! The White is the best option in my opinion. Its a shame that Triumph doesnt include the White and the Red model in their current Lineup.
Next year im getting a Triumph too, my heart says Thruxton R, but my head says Speed Twin :D
A combination of the Speed Twin and for example the MV Agusta Superveloce 800 would be a dream too, if money was no object.
Thruxton S or Thruxton R is the best bike in my opinion. Speed twin is fast and whatnot but has no soul. Call me old school but my thruxton speaks to me. 🤷♂️. Test ride it and decide that way.
@@dorian_vlogs I agree to some degree with you, but im planning to ride a lot with my gf as a pillion so the Thruxton is unfortunately not the first choice, but as a second bike it would be awesome :D
@@danielmeier8321 gotta do what's best for you. 👍
@meier8321 Newer Speed twin (1200) is pretty good; but less quality accessories no spokes rims no fine brakes no fine forks etc compared to the Thruxton R RS
1200 R would have cleared all your vibration issues. My R has no vibration issues.
I don't see how being an R clears vibration. There's no correlation.
I have a 2017 r model and no vibration issues either. Maybe the wheels needed balancing?
I love the white model! I have seen hundreds of videos reviewing this bike and all of the Triumphs with the 1200 engine and I’ve never heard anyone mention the vibration. I have the old 865 in my Speedmaster and thinking of adding the Thruxton as I agree it’s simply gorgeous but trying to decide if I really need the 1200 given my riding style but now I am wondering about that vibration and if it’s a common issue or just specific to your bike. In any case thanks for sharing
Honestly it could just be my bike. It seems to have slowed or almost stopped as the miles keep going up if I'm being honest. It was pretty tough at first. It's much smoother now. As far as should you add to the collection? Well, it's cheaper than getting a girlfriend and alot more fun 😉. Two bikes is better than one in my opinion. Thanks for watching. 👍
Regarding the suspension; you weigh 205-210lbs. Do you find it bottoms out on bumps, wallows on corners, or dives upon braking? This is the same suspension on the Speed Twin, and everyone trashes it saying they want an “R” model with Ohlins rear and Showa BP up front. Some of the forums say your suspension and the Speed Twin are set up for a 170-180lb. Rider, which is where I’m at geared up. I’m looking to buy a new or used Thruxton 1200 (like yours), and R, or RS. Money is tight and I would hate to buy the base Thruxton 1200 and $2,000 right away for rear shocks and an Ohlins Nix 22 cartridge kit. What are your thoughts. Are how do the Nissin front brakes feel? You have had sport bikes so you can compare the initial bite and feedback/modulation. Does this bike really need dual Brembo M50s with radial master cylinder?
My answer, my suspension and brakes are perfect for me. I take curves as if it were a race bike at the highest speed possible without any issues. My rear tire has what we call chicken scratches, at the very edge of the tire. I take the suspension, brakes and the motorcycle itself to it's limits without any issues whatsoever. The "R" and "Brembos"... are not worth the extra cost in my opinion. I'd love to take it around the track against someone who rides an R or RS and see if they're $2,000 faster or better than me... may sound arrogant but I bet I take their lunch money. In fact, I guarantee it. Just a random guy on TH-cam and his thoughts though. Good luck on your purchase. 👍
Very nice and deep review. The talking-riding style can bring the real-time feeling of this bike, really like it. May I know is this bike tubed or tubeless? Thank you
Tubeless. Thanks for watching.
@@dorian_vlogs did you convert it to tubeless? im pretty sure the thruxton/bonneville models are all tubed
Tubeless. I don't think anything modern runs tubes anymore. Mine is tubeless without a doubt. If I'm not mistaken 2016 and up is tubeless.
Great vid, watched it whilst doing some work on the laptop.
Did you expect it to be slightly quicker off the lights? I have a Thruxton 900, and I'm really missing the power so I was thinking about the 1200. Are you on Insta by any chance?
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Thanks for the compliment. Not sure if I expected to be quicker but it feels different although it could be my imagination lol. BIG difference in power from 900 to 1200. Double the horsepower if I'm not mistaken. I love the look of the 900s though.
@@dorian_vlogsThanks for replying. Does it leave you wanting more? I use to have an R6, and I miss the "danger" sometimes.
I absolutely love my 900 too.
Your bike is awesome. I've called up Triumph and said if a good deal comes up, I'll part exchange my 900.
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I come from 600 and 1000cc bikes. I don't miss it at all. The 1200 has more than enough horses to get you in trouble or to pick it up on one wheel without a problem.. watch some of my other videos on my channel on the twisties. It leans just as far as you need it to without a problem. This is my favorite bike I've ever owned and I've had plenty. Enough power, feels like a rocket cause I'm leaning forward, plenty of torque and you can't beat the sound with a good exhaust. Do it, I promise you won't regret it.
Wheel balance causes that at set speeds but i guess you know that. Oh some workshops may cut corners or not spend time to balance it proper. Next tyre change make sure its balanced.
I'm assuming you're referring to my comments about vibration. It's not an unbalanced wheel type of vibration, it's the typical parallel twin vibration. Thanks for watching.
Nice bike! I love my TTR. I was going to say that I've experienced none of the vibrations you were talking about until you went on to talk about the speeds where you felt them. I don't spend much time above the 60-65 mph mark so maybe that's why I haven't felt them. I hate freeways... too many morons out there trying to kill us while checking on their snapchat accounts. LOL I enjoy mine much more on the twisty back roads.
I picked up a Motone x-pipe... haven't gotten to the install yet and may save it for the winter months during downtime. I too was freaked out about the install until I watched Stuart's video. His video walks you through things, gives a few heads-up and tips and overall, I'm feeling better about it now. His video can be found here:
th-cam.com/video/KjbzZnP9N44/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the complement! Nice bike btw 🏍😎👍😜. I love my bike. Back roads is where the magic happens for sure. Freeways do suck... Thanks for the link on the X-pipe. I'll check it out.
Are the shocks garbage? The R seems to have Ohlins rear and Showa front. Are the Nissin brakes shit? The R has front Brembo. My questions; is the extra money for the “R” worth it? The RS is even more money with better front Brembos and there are some engine mods, but less color options. I agree the white looks vintage.Triumph no longer sells you model.
My brakes and suspension are perfectly fine. Zero issues. The only thing they're missing is... oh yeah, that ugly gold color. As for me, I'd pass every day of the week on ohlins and Brembos.. bottom line is they're not $2,000 better brake or suspension wise. They're simply not. If you want a crotch rocket, I'd absolutely recommend them(ohlins & Brembos) because that's just what we're used to in the liter bikes so I'd say yes. On a "vintage" looking 95 horsepower thruxton, no way! Save your money, you won't notice the difference. Period. Go test ride both though, it's all about what you like and how it feels for you. 👍
Dorian Almonte I prefer the basic looking forks with this style bike. Goes well with the Spokes wheel. I assume a "racer" might notice the difference on a track. The rest are posers. Glad to hear your reply, it help my decision. Keep up the channel
Your comment is spot on. Thanks for watching and enjoy your bike when you get it! 👍
On one of your first shorts, you had mentioned the X piping. I did take that job on and you were correct, started mid morning and finished with dark coming on me in the driveway. Also completed the air box thing (removal). Still running the stock pipes out the back on the Thurston R. The wheels sure catch the eye while at the pumps. Still have the 17 HD SG CVO just clan't let it go either.. Be well. Ever come south give a shout out.
@jmoskaly1 heck yeah. At least you got it done. Even better that you attempted it. I'm curious as to how it sounds with x pipe gone and stock pipes.. louder I'd assume. Dope.. I'll hit you up if ever I'm in your neck of the woods. 🤙