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    • harley daveH
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      oh yes i knew there was something else u put two new tail pipes on they came from a vw beetle

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      • GraemeG
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        MCN have published first ride impressions of the new Triumph Bonneville and Thruxton.

        The Thruxton is capable of being ridden in a spirited fashion… 😉

        Weight is 203 kg (dry), about 450 lbs. The Thruxton produces 96 bhp, and 83 ft/lbs of torque. So it'll go a bit better than the old model did. But it's down a bit on power compared to the BMW R nineT, which strikes me as a natural competitor.

        Then again, there is the race kit…

        The thing that really bothers me is the fuel capacity, at 14.5 litres. That seems a touch small, 18 or 19 would have been better.

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        • GraemeG
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          The latest from Auto Fabrica, who built @Giles's lovely scrambler.

          @Tempvs it's currently on display at the MB&F gallery, if you're hanging around there these days.

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          • ChrisC
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            Now that is a sexy bike.

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            • Jordonf9J
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              Need to start saving up for this little bolt on power for the Indian 🙂

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              • TempvsT
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                This is fantastic. What a great looking machine.

                Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

                I am not strange. I'm just not normal!

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                • GraemeG
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                  Another review of the new Bonneville and Thruxton, this time from Bike EXIF. They seem to like it.

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                  • FinksterF
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                    ^ Awesome!

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                    • GraemeG
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                      Speaking of retro bikes, there are rumours that Honda might be finally getting around to building a production version of the CB1100R concept from 2007. 😘

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                      • organisysO
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                        @Jordonf9:

                        Need to start saving up for this little bolt on power for the Indian 🙂

                        Don't wear flares when riding !

                        Pride of Japan :-)

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                        • Black OrchidB
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                          DH and I are thinking of transitioning from Sports bike to maybe a bobber type bike.. To be more honest I've lost my mojo and I am not enjoying it so much anymore, OK to be even more honest I got scared last time we went out…also the sports bike position for pillion is punishing for long rides... Any advice guys?

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                          • FinksterF
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                            ^ A typical bobber is a single-seater … ?

                            I would buy a Triumph Bonneville - sexy, british, classic style and 2 seat (standart type)

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                            • Black OrchidB
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                              That looks gorgeous ^^ Thanks @Finkster

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                              • GraemeG
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                                I took a look at the Yamaha XSR900 today.

                                It's a nice looking machine. I like the fact that it's retro without being a pastiche, something I feel that the Bonneville tries too hard at. The finish looks good, though there are a few bits of plastic here and there.

                                @Giles should try to convince Yamaha to donate one for another IH Yard Built project. I reckon it'd be possible to do a really cool scrambler…

                                I also dropped by the local Ducati dealer. I wanted to take a peek at the Hypermotard, which has just arrived in. It's got a tall seat, which is great for a gangly mutant like myself, and the SP model is even taller.

                                @Black Orchid the Bonneville looks a good machine, though DH might prefer the Thruxton R if he's a reformed sportsbike rider. I've got a deposit down on one, but I'm not 100% decided yet. There is a Bobber version coming soon.

                                The Ducati XDiavel looks interesting, and I was hoping to see that at the dealership today, but it's been delayed. I'm not sure how comfortable the pillion perch is.

                                Harley are now producing the S Series, which is their go faster range. The Low Rider S, and it had a good review at Lanesplitter. There's also the Fat Boy S and Soft Tail Slim S.

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                                • Black OrchidB
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                                  Thanks for all that info @Graeme loads of food for thought… Going to do our research. I fell in love with the Ducati Diavel Stealth when it first made its appearance at the bike show NEC Birmingham.. However pillion could again be tricky..

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    Yeah, DH is really going to suffer on the back of the XDiavel. 😉

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                                    • Black OrchidB
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                                      • NomadN
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                                        Just got me this  🙂

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                                        • GraemeG
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                                          Lanesplitter say the Hypermotard is a lot of fun. I can see why.

                                          And you can take it on the track… 😉

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                                            He seems to know how to handle a bike…

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