Motorcycles
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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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Now that is a sexy bike.
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Need to start saving up for this little bolt on power for the Indian
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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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Need to start saving up for this little bolt on power for the Indian
Don't wear flares when riding !
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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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That looks gorgeous ^^ Thanks @Finkster
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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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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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Just got me this
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