2020 Triumph Thruxton RS Review

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Just to answer the FAQ - the road is the N2, just north of Faro

[@x_Paulo_Nogueira_x]

Itsnt just "a road"... N2 stands for "National road 2" and its (obvious) one of the oldest roads in portugal that connects old citys and villages for 738,5 Km Consider one of the best "road trips" of Europe ;) Hope you enjoyed Portugal, ride safe :)

[@6Twisted]

This is a proper bike review. That guy in front wasn't hanging about.

[@AG-ti6cp]

As in Gary Johnson TT winner , and he does your fill ups too - Fagan must be pinching himself and its only January 20th

[@adamwenczel9217]

Gary was throwing that bike about! That cat has 6 lives left I reckon.

[@pelvi3a]

@@markjohnson8352 great reply 👍🤣

[@garrywhitelaw8723]

Ha. Comments section confirms my suspicions. His comments after the Guy Martin crash were fucking crazy.

[@rych7852]

@@garrywhitelaw8723 what did he say?

[@LambChopRides]

Wow that's some pace! Haha looks brilliant 😎😎 this style of review is sooo much better than the usual stood in front of the camera which everyone else does. Takes a real reviewer to talk and ride 👍

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Thanks dad!

[@dennism1919]

@@FortyFourTeeth LOL!

[@DanTube2010]

Lamb Chops will be 80 next month.

[@SJCB27]

Drakey Drake Jason had the harder paper round...

[@telstales8976]

I couldn’t agree more chops, yours and 44’s videos are the only ones il definitely watch regardless of wether the bike is a bit of me or not and that’s a testament to you both. MCN could do with following your lead a bit..their videos leave a bit to be desired and Neeves seems to have disappeared which is a shame at least he was down to earth and relatable.

[@kiwiabroad8390]

Statham saves weight by grinding down the foot pegs. Good to see a ‘modern retro’ with more than enough go to match the show.

[@supergixxers]

this is got to be one of the best road test reviews I have seen in a long time, proper pace, heads up to Gary and triumph for picking a great road to review the new Thruxton!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Gautam454]

One of the beat reviews I've ever seen. Amazing roads, reviewing while dragging pegs..what's not to love!

[@Streamlines]

Oh man, these roads are dreamy

[@philipjames3526]

Just to note - This video and the Lamb Chops video = me buying a Thruxton RS recently. I was about to go for a Speed Triple RS 1200 - However, seeing the fun you guys had on this - I thought. Why not. The slowest bike I've owned. But, with the optional fairing - by miles the coolest bike. And one, despite the lack of tech (Quick Shifters etc) , a bike I am loving owning! Get Triumph to give you £20 ;-)

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

Triumph seem to have absolutely smashed it with this one. Gorgeous roads and the video is awesome, especially the editing.

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

"Decided to go full John Terry" I'm gonna steal that one 😂

[@63Simon04]

I don't ride a bike, or even drive, the only vehicles I own are wheelchairs. But 44Teeth videos are among the best, I watch, on KZbin. Keep up the excellent work lads!

[@HippoDrones]

Awesome to hear you raving about this, it certainly is a looker, and you were hustling it along far faster than most mortals would in real life, so very high praise indeed! :-)

[@alwynmcmath]

Bloody hell - more power to your elbow, sir! Absolutely loved that riding and review. Even makes me think about dusting off the wallet. What a joy to see that standard of smooth & accurate riding. I thought it sounded ok too! Test ride when the salt clears...

[@LoCk3H]

Triumph really are killing it with all these new bikes they have bought out recently..

[@Miata822]

Fully agree. I rode the Rocket 3R Saturday. Was surprised to see how good it was. I expected far less. Can't wait to ride the Tiger 900. It may follow me home. I only wish they would build a fully updated Speed Triple. Unfortunately I don't see that happening.

[@SerenityChaos1975]

Bill Kerr wasn’t the Speed Triple updated in 2017/2018? They came out with the full colour TFT display, ride by wire etc, in an R and RS version.

[@Miata822]

@@SerenityChaos1975 Yes, updated electronics and small tweaks in the engine. Not worth trading my '14 1050R for. They shroud be able to squeeze quite a bit more power from that engine configuration and lose some weight. The original streetfighter now lags behind the competition. Given the small attention the Speed 3 has gotten in recent years and the cost of R&D vs. the profitability of the retro twins I wouldn't be surprised to see Triumph let the Speed3 fade away. That would be a pity. FWIW I bet all Triumph engineering and cash is going toward a Speed E or similarly named electric bike. That's not a bad thing. Love my SR/F. Outpulls my Speedy by a fair margin.

[@RiderMark]

Those short wheelie and topspeed cuts were nice 👌🏻

[@antonnjames4626]

I’ve been quite sceptical of a lot of the bike reviews I’ve seen recently in terms of honesty. The closing points of this video were very reassuring in that sense.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Everything we do is honest. Total transparency. The issue is, manufacturers don't make shit bikes anymore, so it's up to us to dissect them, ignore the subjective shit and convey the dynamics

[@antonnjames4626]

44Teeth it’s certainly refreshing, for sure. Ultimately a review needs to cut through the marketing hype and the manufacturer press packet to strike at the important points - what a bike does well and where it has shortcomings. I certainly appreciate the point about manufacturers not, on the whole, making bad bikes anymore. The quality of what we see at all levels of the market is astonishing and keeps getting better. That said, I do still very much appreciate it when reviewers (44T, FortNine, etc) can be honest about the faults of the machines they ride, however good they may be otherwise.

[@NenoInDa619]

Love that you guys review all kinds of bikes. Not just sportbikes. Thruxton has been a fav of mine so cool to see a good rip and review on it 🤙🏽

[@dennism1919]

Greetings, Allistair! So nice to see you on a proper motorbike again! I agree with "The Chop" that I really enjoy the ride-along videos that you do like this one where we get your seat-of-the-pants feelings and such. As for the bike, well... I love this thing. I always have and it only seems like the bike is getting better and better, in spite of that crappy Euro 5 dredge that the industry now has to suffer through. I know the word "character" almost seems like a generic term these days, but honestly, this bike has tons of it. Some day I hope to put one of these in the stable, though I wonder if I'm too big for the bike. Not fat, in case you're wondering! - just big. I need to go ride one again and see how it goes. I think you have inspired me, man! Anyway, thanks for another great review. Cheers!

[@maxamillion4255]

I had a 2010 Thruxton and it was one of the best bikes I owned. Great to commute, ride around town and with a backpack, small travel bike.

[@daniellekoran7906]

As an owner of a modded up and tuned Thruxton R (99whp) that rides it as hard as I'm willing to in the twisties, this was really satisfying to see you rip it up as you did.

[@WyWorks]

I love all the quick wheelie and max speed cuts 🤣🤣 absolutely hilarious

[@Tom-zu9ge]

First - I need that road in my life, like right now!!! Loved the review even though it's about a bike I'm really not that interested in.. You and Perkins make such good content and I am forever thankful because the 44Teeth channel makes me get through the dark and miserable Swedish winter months...

[@PaulieG1]

A pleasure watching Gaz Johnson through those corners.......smooth like butter. He wasn't shy with the pace either was he ! Suberb.....Sue Perkins! Cracking!

[@markgardner1665]

Wowzers, got my heart pumping watching Gaz give it some round the corners.

[@TheScortUK]

Loved this bike when I had one as a loan, utterly brilliant bike!

[@streadypierre]

Hi Jason ☺, hands down this is my favourite road test video, epic job mate👍🏼

[@GarryMcGovern]

Tell ya what mate, but massive fair play to you for sticking on to the back of Gazza - he wasn't bloody holding back!

[@robm8721]

Fantastic review, Jase, as usual. If money was no object, I’d have one too. I was fortunate enough to ride a 2016 one for 1k miles around Tasmania in 2018 and it blew me away. It was also fantastic to see Gary riding. Man, he makes it look absolutely effortless but it was clear you lads were nipping on. Top job. Cheers

[@KrikkitWarlord]

Great, detailed review as ever. Sounds like an absolutely cracking bike - old school looks and a proper twisty road weapon. I also know I need to try the roads around Faro :D

[@iamtherealzombie]

So how long after stopping for fuel did the rest of the demo ride catch up to you and Gaz?

[@lilsharky2163]

I love those analog dials/gages right in between the bars in chrome. Beautiful cockpit

[@coldpeople]

Why are the ‘mainstream’ reviewers no where near as good as this. Good man.

[@CorbinGoodwin]

A spiritual successor to my XB12SS in a lot of ways, I'm happy that some manufacturers still make bikes like these!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

151 mph from my 2016 Thruxton R with a cam and ecu tune with 101 rear wheel horsepower. 11.678 quarter mile ET at altitude. The bike easily pulls higher gearing. Sweet motor.

[@xl447]

What a review and blast with Gaz. So wish to have been on that ride. Thanks

[@nairbyad7188]

I feel the same way about my Daytona 765; you don't have to go really fast to enjoy riding. THAT's wonderful engineering and why I want another Triumph, this one! And when I do go quickly, it excels fantastically

[@B0B0theflatlander]

haha love the pieces with the wheelie moments! nicely done, proper editiing!

[@Shah_creates]

Love it. I read in another review (motorcycle.com) that 44Teeth got rebuked by the Triumph folks for pulling those stunts.

[@roberthall1437]

What a road, what a bike, what a rider. Fantastic. Great video Al.

[@Pillokun]

I am writing this as the Video starts. The old Thruxton R was promoted by many moto publications as a modern bike with classic lines. But when one actually did push it as you can do on many modern bikes it was clear that it still was not a modern bike handling wise as it felt heavy and slow in the corners on a technical road section. I think I got my answers, -Why bother to go to the gym when you got this road :P

[@brookcampbell2940]

I have a 21’ for 4 years now. I have 3 other bikes that always need “something” to be done to them. My Thruxton is no fuss and my favorite to ride. It was flashed, Meerkat X-Pipe, Cone shorties, so the sound is there.

[@volt7cooltangs701]

Nige & Al are working it here. A fuelled up Thruxton 1200 weighs 214 kgs. Bit of weight to hustle round the corners. Triumph advertise 197 kgs dry.

[@neilcole3406]

Triumph are really giving there retro,s some guts now and I’m all for that!

[@jorgemanueldelfimdossantos8971]

Great road . I know this one like the palm of my hands. Really great you apreciated my back yard.😎

[@racer2c]

Wow, that pace! Great review! Always top notch content!

[@michaeljkasnter]

Absolutely love that your in full gear, i do the same- Full Leather Suit Tech-Air enabled !!! Who wants road rash ?Not me

[@Showmetheevidence-]

This bike has a certain style and uniqueness to it. It’s not my personal style or choice, but I can appreciate it and will stop and have a look when I see one.

[@Hamishleonard]

Should of called this video “Al and Gazza attack some twisties on the new Thruxton” Awesome stuff boys! 😁👍

[@michaelstrauss6587]

Had a 99 sprint st years ago, loved it. Consider the speedy, but the thruxy looks good...great road you were on. Subscribed.

[@jamsxr]

Stopped riding bikes, but these boys still bring it 🤙

[@colmhaughey7001]

Excellent overview/summary I’ve got a Thruxton R however I wouldn’t change it as I’ve spend a fortune making it a little different it’s more than enough on the roads of Thailand and it looks the business...!!!

[@ericgeorge5483]

Wow, what a lovely looking machine the Thruxton is!

[@VadersDarkside]

What amazing roads and an excellent review. Well done good Sirs!

[@Rover4387]

i love the random wheelie shots!! So good!

[@elmoomle4565]

Great review of a GREAT road bike. Always enjoy a cool looking 'classic' bike being ridden properly quick...cool indeed!

[@stuwhite1969]

reminds me of shakey and frosty in the old fast bikes days!

[@AnonCh4r1i]

That is a good looking bike. Nice review statham.

[@superbikeaborad]

When will BBB be BBBACK?

[@cbr7170]

BBB B BBBACK

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

Budget Bike Battle Back in Benidorm Bandying 'Bout with the Boys. Soon hopefully.

[@mikeedwards1682]

More Peaorque- ⬆️ peak power and torque, nice one Nige. Looks like a classical casual blast!!

[@SDevante]

“You can literally put it anywhere.” My girl told me that last night too mate.

[@ricardovelasco3976]

Can I have your sloppy seconds?

[@volt7cooltangs701]

I’ve got a standard Thruxton 1200, the non R model without the Brembo brakes or the Ohlins / Showa suspension. surprisingly it handles very nicely in corners. Only 85.5 dyno BHP & 71 ft lbs dyno torque but you just waft around on the vast poundage of torque.

[@findingneutral426]

Nice one! Raced in the same championship as Gaz last year, top bloke!

[@fat_biker]

The N2 north of Faro is one of my favourite roads in Europe :-)

[@FortyFourTeeth]

So good!

[@fat_biker]

@@FortyFourTeeth There's a little turn-off of the N2 a bit outside Faro on the right, to a small town called Cachoppo [spelling?], with a few miles of road into it that make the N2 look boring AF...

[@janheering8261]

@@fat_biker thanks for the tip mate! Btw it is Cachopo

[@fat_biker]

@@janheering8261 It's bumpy in places & a bit nadgery, but it's proper hardcore fun...

[@janheering8261]

@@fat_biker sounds great. I am living now in Andalusia so it is not too far away. I will check it out in the spring!

[@Lex-Rex]

You guys be dipping hell yeah. Wish they would put that headlight setup on the Street Triple.

[@benj5386]

Thinking of changing my name to Nigel. 44T videos would feel proper personal then. Another great vid.

[@samuelstrauss3410]

Brilliant review as always, even better roads.

[@ZeeBri]

That road looks phenomenal. So does the bike

[@alexmorgan3435]

Loved the look of the 1st gen, but like you thought it too heavy, lethargic and thought it felt more like a cruiser with the low revving sluggish engine than a racer which it certainly wasn't as it was slow to turn in. This next gen seems quite an improvement but I still think it needs a few more horses say 125bhp. Wish Triumph had kept the looks the same as the 1st gen that really was a peach. It's now starting to look a bit like the Speed Twin and other cafe racers. Not sure this gen is a big enough improvement for me. I would have a Speed Triple RS instead. Good review btw.

[@exeveche1979]

The amount of times you scraped the pegs 😂😂😂🤟

[@paulk9188]

Great review, just subbed.. So is the RS worth the jump in the price from the R? Granted if money is not an issue answer is obvious, but if one is on a budget, better to save for the RS? Coming from a Cruiser (Indian Challenger) the Thruxton will be my Cafe weekend bike..possibly commuter now & then.

[@Fowlers_Motorcycles]

Epic roads, epic bike!

[@솔직한리뷰어-r8k]

How does it compare to street triple rs? I can’t decide. I like the looks of thruxton but Street triple rs has better performance. Ugh!

[@noelsheedy]

It has been so hard to decide but I think this is what I trade in my 2015 street triple for. Great review, thanks.

[@The9andy6]

Happy with it? Thinking about a Thruxton R - is the RS that much better?

[@kevinwoodburn1]

I have a few "bits and bobs" on mine (2019 R), the sound is there you just need to release it :P

[@emilysimmons7318]

"Naughty little sausage" is my new favorite accolade 😅

[@Zimmermann310]

I'm close to buy one. The first what I will do is decat for better sound and even more torque. Also the seat have to be changed to a twoseater.

[@barkindustry8150]

HAHA Love the laugh at 3:11! Pure joy. Thanks for the great review

[@tractioncontroloff9796]

What a proper go on these two!

[@paulleggett9735]

Bloody hell, no wonder you were wearing a one piece. That was a trackday with traffic

[@Joric78]

I'm not even into these modern retros, but it's a sweet looking ride and they don't seem to have compromised the performance too much for the aesthetics (my usual complaint and why I'm not a big fan of the category).

[@MDHenry4]

Man that looked like a blast! Finally Triumph nailed it I am a sucker for analog tachometer no ugly headlights great review 4k UHD thanks so much for this review. Does it have a steering stabilizer?

[@chrisdigital]

Bough a RS a month ago. Worth every penny.

[@billstanden]

A ridiculous nitpick, but with a Scrambler 1200 sat in my drive don’t you think Triumph could have put a seamless tank on this?

[@boostaholic7116]

Nice one Al best review as per usual, ride it like you stole it love ya style 👍

[@stevecade857]

Need a bike to take a pillion from time to time. Speed Twin is the choice but would love to see parts from the Thruxton RS carry over to a Speed Twin RS.

[@johnktm950]

Great video, if you could take any bike to ride that road, which would it be?

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Tuono. That might change in a few weeks when I ride the new Super Duke R

[@johnktm950]

44Teeth Just put a deposit on the little brother of the Superduke, getting a 2019 790 at a knock down price as they clear stock for the new colours, would love to get it on that road, but I’ll just have to make do with the back roads and passes of the Lake District !

[@fabscams4136]

It's so sad - Triumph are making the most beautiful bikes around and yet I would never buy one ever again due to two bad experiences - the reliability issues I encountered with my 2014 Street Triple R and the poor customer services from the main dealership. Breaks my heart as these bikes are beautiful.

[@BrianFrichette]

The wheelie edit transitions are fucking hilarious

[@bennettcain635]

Great review... awesome Bike... I thought I'd be the one to spoil the party and say... did any of you see the skies in the background. Putrid. Anyway. Can't wait for my FE to arrive.

[@allanreardon]

I have a 2016 ThruxtonR with some bits changed and some bits removed. It's the bike that always gets comments from both riders and non riders alike. But I think it definitely feels heavy in the corners (I've got the lower clip-ons). And if I had money I'd buy a more usable bike as well. Here in lies my problem. I love it but I don't at the same time. The new bike sounds interesting but I think I'd have the same issue. So if anyone is thinking of buying an R or RS make sure you take them for a solid ride first.

[@ladyjjheather]

Wondering what the state of the pegs are now....you could hear them scrapping.

[@Twinpot1962]

I’ve got a total man crush on your reviews Nige ❤️👍

[@SuPpOsEdLyThIsIsCoOl]

How comes triumph can put these pipes on meeting euro 5 when other manufacturers put hideous bucket size cans on?

[@tedtheturbot]

perfect pov-cam keep em coming

[@Mycatsonmylap]

Nice to see a real Test Ride!!!

[@randykawasaki]

Al. Its more expensive than 2020 Speed, funwise which did you prefer? Also Thrux suspension on UK roads?

[@FortyFourTeeth]

So tricky to answer as they're completely different bikes! The suspension was very good but didn't really get the chance to test it on choppy roads

[@ianlawrie919]

Kin el mate! That was awesome Alistair!

[@roelfkromhout]

Comforting to know that even legends make tiny mistakes every now and then. 5:21 - excellent riding though, thoroughly enjoyable to watch.

[@essexhognose1808]

I think I stayed in that hotel a few years back?? Nice looking roads

[@Bumbaclot213]

Good to hear someone using the word “guff”

[@LaughMuBai]

What a blast and great review!