Triumph Thruxton RS | The Ultimate PERFORMANCE Retro Classic??
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- 2020 Triumph Thruxton RS - I've always liked the look and thought of owning a retro classic motorcycles but never thought they were for me as they lacked the performance and thrills of modern designs. Well that was until I tried the new 2020 Thruxton RS!!
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I run the standard clip-ons with the cowl aka Fairing which lends itself to upright riding in traffic and then you can still slide your butt back for a lower riding position for more spirited riding.
I can confirm that the stock clip-ons work fine with the fairing.
Faring looks sweet
Steve Parrish did an 109mph lap of the TT course on the old model, so they ain't slow, the unfaired one as well I think.
Always been curious about the thruxton, could only demo the speed twin when I was shopping and ended up going for an R NineT racer which I absolutely love. This new RS model has me wondering if I should try and get another test ride...
Yes certainly try one, think you will be impressed
I was amazed when I rode a thruxton they look like a stately home but pull like a train. I was laughing out loud in my helmet not many bike make you do that
Great review cheers
Yes completely agree John, really surprised me!
Think of all that polishing you could do on a Sunday morning, just like the old days, sniff oh the memories, ‘ l think I’ve got something in my eye, sniff.
I love a Triumph me....and with that cowl the Thrusty is indeed a looker, not sure I can get on with the riding position though...so Speed Twin for me!
Yes both fantastic machines Andy, actually would be very happy with either on the garage! 👍
@@LambChopRides What like giant motorcycling weather cocks you mean?
@@LambChopRides A set of EBC HH pads solves the brake bite issue. Yes,the higher stock bars fit under the cowl . And more power is available in the aftermarket .
decated my 2017 Thruxton S, was £377 with main dealer labour,
DNA performance air filter £50
Removed air filter snorkel £0.00.
Bike feels 6 to 7 bhp quicker.
Dynoed it before mods as stock at 85.68 bhp & 71.44 lbs torque.
Will get it dynoed again to check my arse dyno.
I hope you didn't thrash it too much because I now own this bike! 🤣 You might like the changes so far... higher bars, V&H exhausts, shiny new mirrors and some leather tank knee pads on order. Bloody love it so far!
Haha, nope run beautifully Mr Bigglesworth don't you worry sir 👍 enjoy her lovely bike
@@LambChopRides Will do sir! Now I just need a free weekend, some sunshine, a Cornish campsite and the A39.....
Please try the Z900RS for comparison. Great video!
Triumph have excelled in recent times in producing Top Notch quality finished bikes.Quite impressive actually.Thks.
I've been quite impressed with them. I wonder if they're every going to bring back the Thunderbird and the Trophy? I really liked the Thunderbird Storm cruiser.
Yes mateee (my English bro impersonation) ive been looking for a proper review on this bike with a guy my size. Thanks, cheers from Tennessee, USA 🇺🇸
I love the look of this bike, beautiful but I would need another bike in the garage and my Mrs will only let me have one.
Dougie time to get a new missus then !
theonlyredspecial now you’re talking 😂😂
will only let me have one
let me
First mistake was 'letting' the missus have an opinion on the matter.
Second was listening to it.
‘Let you’? Surely that’s a joke.
Let you?...🙄
Two best things I have in my life come from Thailand, My wife, and My TTR :)
Great review. Yes, the high clipons do indeed fit with front the cowling. I had them put on mine and it makes for a much more comfortable riding position.
Thanks for the info!
Yep, me too.
Chops are you British or not ?? it's a MUDGUARD not a bloody Yank fender ......
This bike with the fairing is giving me feels
Loved this Chops, you’ve managed to articulate exactly what it is about the Thruxton that just makes it such a special bike. Has to be ridden to get it.
Thanks matey :-)
I got a T120 last October in black which I love. But this vid is making me shake the piggy bank to see if there's enough to make a change. Damn you Chop :-)
That's gorgeous looking
Crazy dry weight though
That cowl and headlight, with the black and chrome is beautiful
Are you planning on reviewing one of the Royal Enfield models? Would love to hear your opinion of the 650 Interceptor
I purchased a R.E. Continental GT 650 when the Triumph dealer pissed me off and wanted MRSP for a demo bike with 300 miles on it. I still have the GT and done everything to it but the S&S Big Bore. I'm now looking at the Kawi z900rs/cafe or Speed Twin or Thruxton RS. If I get one of the Kawis or Speed Twin, I'll have cash to do the 865 big bore kit on the Enfield and or get the parts from India to turn into an Interceptor (roadster). The R.E.s don't compare if you want power, and even with a Big Bore will only put out 65 Bhp. For the money I've spent on Ohlins Suspension, Tyres, S&S Cam, and other parts I could have purchased that Thruxton R. No regrets.
It would really be of great help if you can make a video of your bike.
Awww, So reminiscent of a 70's duke (for me anyway). . I want one! Thanks Chops!
I tried the previous Thruxton RS (or was it R?) and it was a cool piece of iron. Great relaxing weekend ride, can wind out gears without going too fast. Beautifully built and great design. I am generally big fan of Triumph. What I did not like about Thruxton was how narrow it was, really hard to grab it.
I have to say, you're my favourite bike reviewer. You come at it from the same perspective that I would if looking for a new bike. I've no interest in this type of bike but still enjoyed the review. Just one thing...it's 'pootling'...poodling sounds like doing something wrong with a small dog!
hehe thanks James :-)
James it maybe what choppsie said😱after all he was fisting a test bike the other month🙈😂😂
Expensive with Expensive Servicing, Triumph must be absolutely coining it in on these.
Stop whinging, earn more coin. Simple.
These 1200cc parallel twins aren't complicated. Work on the bike yourself
@@NicePantsLance Invalidates your warranty.
@@fyorbane if you wanna pay a dealer $500 to check bolt tightness and fluid levels, then go for it. Warranty expires in only 2 years, so after that just work on the bike yourself. If you have to suck up dealer costs for a couple years, so be it
Not expensive at all I have one and ever brought it in for annual servicing the first real service is 10,000 miles on these lol.
Love the look of the thruxton R the fit and Finnish is beautiful, have to agree about analog dials.better than TFT any day
Best thing about watching this, is staring at a pair of proper clocks.
Analogue.
Not digital.
No bar code bollocks.
And certainly no ridiculous TFT screen.
Chops goes on about the wonderful handling - lets not forget this is old school twin shock - i'm trying to think of another 2020 performance bike that has twin shocks.
I cant.
Everything is dreary monoshock.
I'd probably have the Speed Twin over this as i'm not young anymore and it would be, not a better, but more practical day to day bike.
Good vid, get yersen a go on the ST.
Michael Hayward Yes! I have no idea why digital speedos on cars & bikes have become all the rage. I remember when they did the same with automobiles in the 80’s & that look aged very poorly. I would much rather look at analog gauges. Maybe I’m just hopelessly outdated..
I’ve got a Thruxton 1200 and altought the analogue dials look amazing I find to read while riding they are terrible, even for analogue clocks, not enough contrast.
Old Triumph clocks were great, white dials on a black face very easy to read.
TBH sometimes I wish in had an optional digital Speedo and bigger digital Gear indicator.
Is this way faster than a speed twin? Which one would you prefer?
I’ve watched this video about 9 or 10 times. I’m absolutely in love with the Thruxton.
I’m thinking about selling one of my GSXR 1000’s and buying one of these. Triumph nailed it with this bike, it’s just beautiful.
I’d love to see a review of the all the TFCs maybe around the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride for charity. You’d be welcome to a shot on my Rocket 3 TFC but I live near Edinburgh......
That is quite a special beast ! Lovely jubbly! owning one of these bikes would be cool when you were in a lazy sunday mood.
Thats a beauty! Great attention to detail at Triumph! Thanks for showing it off.
Totally in love with this bike. If I ever have another triumph this is the one. Bar the low clip ons.
Nice review chops. Please have a go on the Indian FTR1200S.
Yes defo want to sort that ride out! 😎😎
@@LambChopRides you're the Chops...! Jus walk in to any dealership, they'll love to have you rip on one.
I have a Thruxton TFC and get around 200 miles with the 14l Tank. The torque is amazing - i love it!!!
I had a 82 900SS Ducati & probabley the most comfortable long distance bike I have had, yes I have had BMWs etc but I could do 700km a day on this no worries. Now a Thruxton RS owner & unlikely to do long runs but riding position is of no concern - harden up or buy a cruiser.
I bought a 10 month old TTR with 600 miles on it- for £10k. Toured Scotland on in. Had 160 miles from a tank of gas. Had 120 miles from a tank of gas. Fabulous bike. Shame my local dealer isn't. Almost 3 months for a side stand spring on a safety recall. Chased 3 times- no reply. Puts me off buying another Triumph- and I'm in the market for a 2nd bike.
Too old & stiff for a Thruxton, but if they did a Speed Twin RS I wouldn’t hesitate.
You could upgrade the suspension on a Speed Twin. I did see one place that did. Jack Lilley/Lind Triumph Ashford. But it was very expensive for what it was. (£17K)
Yeah, I agree Triumph should make a production Speed Twin RS at more like £12K ish. I guess it is in the pipeline :)
Apparently Triumph have some 2021 models to announce still. Hoping there might be a Speed Twin R or RS.
Great video chops good fair review for the triumph ☘️☘️☘️👍👍from Belfast Northern Ireland,
Haha “POWEEEEEERRRRRRR” this is my first video I’ve watched of yours, but your already sold me to your channel with that! Cheers 🍻
Chops had the 2017 Thruxton r for a few hr while my speed 3r had rectifier warranty work done.. Bloody good bike 👍
FYI the thruxton RS is not made in Thailand, it’s made in England (as of 2023).
My honest review aside from the positives. Cowl is for looks only - directs wind straight into your face. Wind blast & bike sounds much better without. Vibration through the bars get annoying at 4k rpm. Goes away around 5.5k. But 4k is right at cruising speed. Does not tip in fast as well as a monster or 765RS. Tank too small and low to grip or lean on. Riding position is too aggressive and wristy, pegs are quite high so not really comfy for long rides.
A GREAT looker harkening to T T GLORY!
yeah, I have a 16 Thruxton R with the optional fairing and I'm running the higher bars , no sweat, Kenny
She sure looks pretty, lm the same love retro, but love modern performance, Triumph seem to be now filling that gap!
Please ship this to me after you're done and I'll double check your findings, Cheers Chopsy!
Thanks for the video. If you had the money, would you buy this as your daily rider?
Really nice looking bike
G'day mr Chops. Loved the video. This bike is the ultimate Cafe Racer full stop. it's something the Brits do very very well.
In my younger day it was the Velo Thruxton, BSA Goldie, Triton and the Norvin,there's a lot more in that category to come.
All brilliant.
Yeah the standard risers fit with the dolphin fin. I had to raise it on my thruxton R, couldn't ride it more than 40 mins without major discomfort (for me!) great bike, the torque is just addictive. Love my Speed twin now 👍🏻
Thanks for the info!
Are you in the UK? Triumph told me (when I asked) the standard clip-ons with the fairing will fail the MOT, so they wouldn’t fit them
TTS made a super charger kit for the Truxton. It Doubled the horsies. 👍
Good review.
Oh really, now that would be one to test!!
Looks like this sorts out my one problem with the Thruxton R, every time I cracked open the throttle my backside slid rearwards! Here's to a more sculpted seat.
It has 5 horsepower more. That's it. That's really all you get. Everything else is the same.
Fun bike, and great review Chops! Enjoy seeing you rip on bikes, you wouldn’t typically be attached too. Well done Triumph 👍🏻 BTW. Excited for the next Hypermotard project video.
Thanks! 👍
Another great and honest review Chops from one of the best bike channels on the tube. 👍😊
Can you have higher bars while keeping tha fairing on?
One of these or a 2024 Street Triple RS???
Wow, that really is something special.
My bikes I had since 2017
1. Ktm sdr 1301cc
2.v4, duc
3, v4 duc
4, fz7
5, scrambler 800 duc
6, Duc supersport
7 xdiavel s 1260
8 v4 streets duc
9,Thruxton r 1200
10
Thruxton r WOW
Only missing that top speed +200mph
Test rode the 2017 version of this bike and the quality of components on it was amazing. My conclusion was that I couldn’t see it as much more than a secondary bike but the price suggested otherwise.
I agree with you but I bought the dang thing anyway. Too beautiful to leave in the showroom
The most beautiful bike on the market. Full Stop.
Beautiful bike. Something different for you couldn't really see you on one.👍🇦🇺🍺
Yeah it lovely Flip 👍
I was told by Triumph last week (April 23) they won’t fit the standard clip on with the fairing as it will fail the MOT due to lack of full range of motion - anyone in the UK with any long term experience/ MOT issues ?
Just remembered to update - all sorted, another Triumph dealership fitted the standard clip-ons and also MOT’d. So 100% fine with the fairing 👍
Great looking bike, love the retro look
Great vid as always Mr chops 👍👍
A headturner for sure. 👍🏍💨
That's gotta be the ugliest "cowl" as your calling it, I've ever seen! Put a Puig Vision on my Speed Twin in the black/dark smoke option, and it definitly gives the bike a better look imho.
LambChop,
I remember You with Captain Rambunctious.
I'm wondering what's become of "Red Renna."
Last I heard, Red Moved to Munich.
She & Her Man, had a Daughter.
JS
The cat.... Most people take that crap right off. I feel sorry for you guys, a lot more unwanted management from your government. Not sure what I'd be more pissed about speedliming cams or lack of exhaust noise :)
So. This video and the 44teeth review, is pretty much the reason for my new purchase - brand new Thruxton RS in black with the Bikini being picked up next week.
One minute I was ordering a Speed 1200rs, having looked at the zh2 and even an R1.
The next I’m trading in my 765rs for a bike with, turns out. The least amount of power I’ve had on a bike!
Why?
From, the two aforementioned reviews from Sporty riders make it sound fun, and characterful.
So thank you !
Is this really Capt rambunctious in Lamb Chop clothing? Or maybe your related. You're enthusiasm 🤠,,says it all. Nice ride my friend. Stay safe.
So just enough fuel range to get the hipster from the London Ace Cafe to Madeira Drive, Brighton, providing it's not raining of course.
P.S. Have you seen the latest 44 Teeth video on wheeling? Don't catch TeapotOne disease from a viewer.
If you wish to do a comparison with the new Hayabusa then I have a 2020 ZZR1400, just run in you are welcome to use. It is (IMO) way more refined than the original Hayabusa (I owned 5 of them over the years). I am located in Warwickshire.
Lamb Chop, you reviewed all RS now, Street, Speed and Thruxton. What would be your choice? In particular between the Street and Speed (disregard that Speed is going to be replaced next year). I have 2014 Daytona 675 and I am thinking of letting it go for either Street RS (the latest one) or Speed RS. Ah, yeah, and I am keeping my blue GSXR1000R. :-)
Sorry, not for me. Some of the guys comment that it is not the over 200 bhp crazy beast; true but the price is equally off putting to me. Especially for the reason that I owned a Triumph and the reliability left much to be desired.
I'm thinking of getting one for a summer ride once I get my full unrestricted license currently have a Kawasaki Vursys 650 for everyday use and touring 😂
I owned the previous model the R and I'd be pretty amazed if that couldn't keep up with the new rs on the road,after all you're restricted to the limitations of road use ,I sold mine as I thought the only place for it was on the track,pretty ?yes, exciting? also yes,shoulder aching,lower back crunching, good all rounder single bike.....no.,in a stable of bikes ohh yes,over here in nz a r.s is touching 27 grand ! Pre owed r with few ks on the clock 12 grand for better brakes you don't need 5 more hp....highly over priced and not much better than the r
My 2016 Thruxton R seems just as good but on all models they seem to have deleted the plain glossy silver metallic paint colour - you can only get a mat finish metallic silver. Id consider one if I could get one in my 2016 model paint scheme with the brushed aluminum engine casings but the RS models are overly fussy which spoil the beautiful classic Thruxton styling. Believe me the ordinary Thruxton R is plenty fast.
Which one would you choose, Thruxton RS or Kawasaki Z900rs or Z900rs Cafe?
Would you have one of these over a Kawasaki Z900RS SE then, these look amazing but I think I'd need the standard clip on's and not the low clips on's to make it a more comfortable position.
Yes indeed I love the look of the low clipons but not sure I could live with the position at my age...
@@LambChopRides Cheers, I'm off to test ride one this afternoon with the cafe racing fairing and standard clip on's, I may be cancelling my Kwak Z900RS SE order depending how the test ride goes...
Meu amigo vc consegue um par desse pra mim Triumph Thruxton 1200 R pisca-pisca dianteiro esquerdo indicador de luz de seta e suporte
Just bought the 2022. Picking up in the morning. I can't even sleep right now I'm so excited.
In the times we live in your doing better than me if you can throw 14k at a retro cafe racer.
Yes its a beauty with todays performance and stopping power, but the price.
I can only afford 1 bike at a time and for that money I want a bike that can do everthing with ease and that doesn't quite cut it. Looks good though.
Get some chain lube on that rusty chain old boy . I have a Street twin had new wiring harness at 1200 miles and the finish on the front wheel is coming off.
Brings back memories of a 1979 SD Ducati with the same cowl, conti exhausts. Definitely get the cowl with standard bars. Pretty amazing value compared to a Ducati.
Rowlands Castle!! hehe
You get on well with triumph,when are they bringing the that little beauty, the STAG back.😂😂
I've been thinking about buying one of these for a while, brilliant review.
Nice bike, but it needs much more range to be practical. Kinda expensive too, so give it a miss...
Class👍
Totally agree with you Chops. Triumph have been on a roll for a while now. They're making beautiful bikes across the entire range and proper useable power and none of that 200+hp nonsense. Great video as always. Cheers from Melbourne 👍
Great video as always!
Apart from the low clip ons, did your legs feel cramped?
Lead acid battery...
Yup I noticed that when I rewatched the video under the seat.. strange as Triumph list a lightweight battery assumed lithium..
This is a slightly strange question but what boots are you wearing? I love them:)
They are Dainese Gore-tex boots, sorry can't remember the exact model but they do an equivalent now 👍
Thank you ill have a browse! love the vid btw@@LambChopRides
It looks like it might have a fair amount of vibration, which can give issues at higher speeds and lead to issues down the road.. I seen a lot of really interesting mods on this bike.
Range on my 2017 Thruxton R is 160-180 miles so I am probably not pushing as hard as you! On a recent weekend ride at a modest pace I was getting 57+ mpg (US gallons) and I have pushed 60+ on occasion. Similar comments on suspension and agree on the brake feel being too soft on initial pull. Excellent review.
I think this is going to be my next (and only) bike. Has anyone ever taken one on a track?
Look great and I like the black and chrome sounds nice too. I would love one but it’s about 20 years too late for me now. Don’t think my legs will bend enough to get on them foot legs, and it would kill my wrists getting down to them clip ons. But yes the bike is a fantastic bit of kit, great review Chops you make a brilliant “salesman” 😀😃
Great video
You can run up to a 3" rise on the clip ons without clearance issue ( Apex)