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    harley dave
    Joined: 8 Dec 2013

    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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      Graeme
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

      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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        Graeme
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

        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.

        last edited by 12 Mar 2016, 23:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Chris
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

          Now that is a sexy bike.

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            Jordonf9
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 11 Feb 2015

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

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              Tempvs
              Joined: 24 Mar 2014

              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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                Graeme
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

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

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                  Finkster
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 14 Mar 2013

                  ^ Awesome!

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                    Graeme
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                    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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                      organisys
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 24 Mar 2015

                      @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 Orchid
                        Joined: 31 Dec 2014

                        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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                          Finkster
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 14 Mar 2013

                          ^ 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 Orchid
                            Joined: 31 Dec 2014

                            That looks gorgeous ^^ Thanks @Finkster

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                              Graeme
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                              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 Orchid
                                Joined: 31 Dec 2014

                                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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                                  Graeme
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 30 Mar 2012

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

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                                    Black Orchid
                                    Joined: 31 Dec 2014

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                                      Nomad
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 17 Jul 2015

                                      Just got me this  🙂

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                                        Graeme
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

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

                                        And you can take it on the track… 😉

                                        last edited by 24 Mar 2016, 11:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Seul
                                          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                          He seems to know how to handle a bike…

                                          last edited by 24 Mar 2016, 11:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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