Before you buy a Triumph Thruxton 900 cafe racer honest owner review.

[@silverlining9077]

Hi Bill , I also have a 2006 Thruxton here in New Zealand and I absolutely love it . I'm 66 and when I hop on it I smile every time because it takes me instantly back to my young days tearing around the streets on my Bonne with my mates . An hour or 2 is fine . I have an 850 Guzzi for serious long rides . Cheers

[@aaronmathrole6778]

I have a 2012 Thruxton EFI with clubman bars on it. I rode 300+ miles in one day on it. I've also ridden plenty of curvy bits on it. To say it's similar to a Harley, I think, does this bike a disservice. This bike would smoke a Harley on any mountain road. It handles the curves very well, you can lean the bike with confidence and even give it a little more. This bike is nowhere near a Harley in terms of handling and enjoyment. In regards to long distance it wasn't my wrists that took a beating, it was only my throttle shoulder. Everything else was good for the entire ride. This bike has soul. Is it sportbike handling and power? Nope, nor would I want it to be. But I have had little trouble keeping up with likes of KTM's and Ducati's in the twisties on this bike. It fun, it's light, it's got torque, it's got enough power. I personally gush over this bike everyday. Other than a BMW, I can't think of another bike I would rather have.

[@duka7436]

I‘m 59 and have a 2013 green. It remembers me to the great british motorcycles when I was a young boy. I own a 2013 Thruxton, I'm 6'1" and when I first sat on it I was blown away. It's not as solidly made as my BMW, but it's incomparably beautiful. The sound is incomparable, when I ride it here in the Black Forest it's days of thunder. It's my beautiful British girl.

[@kid73rock]

Just got a 13 and your review is spot on in regards to won’t get into trouble. Bike was bucket list for me as well. I have different handle bars and find the bike very comfortable. Can’t bring it anywhere without folks asking about it👍

[@rickp6181]

nice relaxed review! ... my 2005 has the raised bars, Bonneville shocks, pipes, and a few other mods you wouldn't notice ... at 75, I've been riding for 61 years, and my peg dragging days are behind me as are eye blurring acceleration .... uncomfortable for long periods? yup ... but so is my recliner for long periods ....... ha!

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

I'm 67 new owner been adjusting bars,levers, suspension,shift linkage. 2011. Put new Metzlers on it so it sticks good. Rides much better than my son's Harley 48 1200 and faster. Riding since 19years old dirt 70s hot bikes golding adventure bikes five Harleys. It's fun light easy to ride and wrench on. Life is good.

[@bferguson9277]

Nice bike. When I was younger I had a couple of Norton Commando 750's . . . a Fastback and a Roadster. I've been toying with getting another bike, and to me, the pre-water cooled Thruxton would be the closest modern day alternative to those.

[@aesonvirus]

Nice bike! I have a ‘17 R and although it’s not the fastest bike I’ve ridden, it’s definitely something you need to respect. You can certainly get into trouble real quick. LOL. I’d love a Thruxton 900 for just playing around town and the 900’s sound wonderful too.

[@ntnsty]

I have the bike and you are spot on across the board. The gear box is the absolute best of any bike I’ve ever ridden. Butter. (edited to correct typos)

[@71455olds]

I agree 100% on the maintenance & cost of entry. My issues in comfort can all be addressed but at a cost. Because of that I would spend my money in a Marauder or Volucia basically the same engine (but chain drive) and better ergo's out of the box

[@matusknives]

Have you ever ridden the W800 Cafe? I would love to hear how it feels/drives compared to the 900 Thruxton.

[@patriotkieler9750]

triumph does great engine balancing

[@secretspyfrog593]

Hey Bill, I own a street triple here in the UK, always rode a Triumph won't ride nothing else. we are the same age too. Lets be honest here..... I think your Thruxton ROCKS!!!! thanks for sharing and ride safe....

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

50 years old, kinda done with sportbikes, we are many yet they still haunt us

[@christopherdurante3367]

Thank you, lots of good information, I just bought a 06 but have only ridden it around the block because the carbs need cleaned and I'm going to jet it so I can remove the mufflers 😅

[@71455olds]

No mufflers. Stock pilot is 40 start at 44. Main start with a 145. That said you are going to get tired of no mufflers pretty damn fast

[@christopherdurante3367]

@@71455olds I appreciate that 👍 your probably right lol but It can't be louder then my sportster with drags lol hopefully 🤣🤣

[@ryand121984]

Hi Bill, I really like the look and stance of Thruxton 900 and there is one on sale on my local Triumph dealer and it's a 2012 Thruxton 900 with only 7200 miles and very good condition. I am new to motorcycle world but I really love a cafe racer bike also Triumph and Royal Enfield GT650 are my only options. Do you think it's a good buy for a newbie. Thank you and nice good looking bike.

[@71455olds]

Honestly if you have any seat time I think it is a good 1st bike. I would suggest you get your feet wet riding a dirtbike or spend some time on a mid size cruiser (low seat hight) that you dont care if you drop but of you have that she is a great 1st bike

[@ryand121984]

@@71455olds thank you Bill. I went out and sit on a Triumph Street twin and it feels amazing than the Thruxton 900 for me. It's more manageable and lighter and it's a low seat height so I am very comfortable and easy to put my feet flat on the ground. Thank you again for your suggestion.

[@flashman201]

Hey Ryan, my two cents is to get something else if you want to learn faster. Dont get me wrong, it’s very doable to learn how to ride on a thruxton, but a smaller more manageable bike will get you further in skill and overall comfortability with riding. Keep the thruxton and gt650 in your back pocket though, they are two excellent bikes

[@jaimelucio1732]

Is $3200 good for a 2005 version perfect condition with $8200 miles

[@tennesseehighclass]

I have the same bike 2006 thruxton 900.

[@VictorVictor-hq7ui]

🤣🤣 Give over with your 45mins with the clip ons! I'm older than you and took the original bars off my 2013 and replaced them with clip ons.

[@robertpewsey8931]

I'm 58, and am replacing the bars on my 2011 Thruxton with clipons.

[@freda.6255]

I believe your shocks are TEC parts - not chinese - not top brand, but better than original

[@71455olds]

thanks

[@fredvanderlinden8908]

Blow your nose before you make a vid the snorring drives me crazy.. Iffo however is great. I am thinking of buying a 2010 model 7000 km 5600€. Sounds like a deal

[@oulupulu]

Just sell it and get a bonny