Is the Triumph Thruxton TFC worth it?

[@modsurgeon]

Beautiful. It just depends on what your goal is. If you want to have an exclusive badass bike from the factory, then why not? OTOH, if your goal is to tinker and individualize your Thruxton R, then you should probably not buy this bike. To keep its value, the TFC traps you (in a good way) into never changing it.

[@mangomaniac95]

Looks nice but I'm keeping my 2016 Red Thruxton R.

[@PeterDad60]

I like it. If they get it under 395 lbs. I will purchase it! I have my 1976 Triumph T140V Bonneville 750 that never lost a race and won against all machines for 10 consecutive years. I am a life long Triumph man! The engines have the torque to lift the machine up in a curve, the key to Victory! You steer with the motor!

[@wadejensen3301]

What do I think? It is gorgeous!

[@garrypepperman]

The TFC is a thing of beauty and to those fortunate enough to own one I’m sure will enjoy it.

[@YallaMiami]

I have the Bobber TFC 500/750 🥲

[@ClemIsRoaming]

A friend of mine just order one ! It will be long till summer !😅 He already sold his two bikes to purchase this one and he will daily drive this TFC ! Guys, it's not cheap, I agree, but it's less expensive than a regular superbike !😉👍

[@motobob]

That’s some daily drive! Hope he enjoys it 👍

[@reinerb8047]

You're right I'd rather have the supercharger and upgraded pistons on a regular Thruxton! I think the TFC is for collectors.

[@jamestonguet1737]

It's a masterpiece , I've got 500 miles on mine

[@sergioromano4901]

I've been offered a TFC for 19,5 pounds brand new the price it's a bit higher and within few weeks I will have to make up my mind whether to get it but i'm still a bit skeptical

[@TR5T]

I will say that my Standard Thruxton is probably the most enjoyable bike I have ever ridden in 56 years and 60 bikes from the 60s till now. I do not need anymore as this will get me into trouble quick like but this version aimed at the young sports bike enthusiast is superb. At 96 bhp I'm fine, 130-150 bhp!! now that is truly magnificent. You only live once, get one!

[@vegasmike]

I agree.

[@kmattar]

I rarely ride in sport because my TTR is plenty fast on the highways and the torque scares me as it is. Younger riders have no fear.

[@gabrielgriffin9230]

There is only ONE first ever custom factory bike...its this one.....the first....that makes it collectable and desired and you cant buy that with add ons to a regular thruxton...the bike is a piece of art imo.🎯

[@drewiediggler1]

If you go to the configurator on the Triumph website and add as many TFC type extras as you can (black wheels,fender kit etc) to the standard R model,the total comes to around £15,800 (including bike) However the TFC also has all the carbon parts,ohlins forks,tuned engine,machined yoke,nice clocks,leather seat,lighter casings,better brakes,awesome paint scheme and loads more small details. So yes it's a lot of money but it is actually worth the extra cost when you study the detail. If you were able to buy all the TFC extras from Triumph i reckon it would add up to well over £20,000

[@iam_mono1892]

If I could, I would. Beautiful bike

[@motobob]

👍👌

[@johndillon5290]

I would love to modify my Thruxton R but the problem is that it could make the bike impossible to insure. With a factory spec bike like the TFC this shouldn't present that problem. Anyway the TFC is a beautiful looking machine.

[@FunWithAJ]

This is my absolute dream bike. If I had 17k I'd get it. 10/10 from me. I've already been asked by a dealership in SD if I wanted to preorder

[@motobob]

It’d be up there for me too

[@mick998r]

Excellent video, but please can you change the music? Sounds like the turntable needs a new belt.

[@harrylime5147]

Ohlin suspension has been described as being so harsh at speeds below 70 miles an hour, that the only people that can tell the difference between full hard and full soft settings, are the people that can tell the difference between regular concrete, and rebar reinforced concrete.. .... I don’t exceed 70 miles an hour very often, I never exceed 80 miles an hour. So I am not a fan of suspensions that are designed and Sprung to operate best at speeds above 100 miles an hour, and as a result, give a ride like concrete at normal speed‘s. This is a beautiful machine. I think I would go with the regular plain vanilla version and do my own upgrades to the appearance, and leave the suspension and engine alone.

[@reinerb8047]

Come to Phoenix, everyone does 75-80.

[@colmhaughey7001]

Hmmm I have Thruxton R which I’ve made my own to be honest I didn’t really care how much it cost to get it to where it is today I can say I’ve spend more than the TFC version still a few jobs to do yet it’s amazing how much you spend is it worth the expense probably not but I do enjoy looking at it with a nice cool beer in my hand and the many pleasant comments I receive from like minded people by the way Good Video...!!!

[@motobob]

Cheers Colm. I know the feeling - it’s not really a value for money thing. Nice to have something that’s truly your own

[@beastieboy3926]

Very nice but 2 expensive .especially considering the crap roads we have to ride on in uk and the no, of speed cameras all over the place.Still its great to look at

[@AdmrbleCrichts]

These comparisons aren’t really fair, in particular the supercharger bolt on. The best thing about the TFC is in the name - it’s a factory custom. This means it’s tried, tested, insurable but most importantly will hold or increase in value over time. Whereas your 4K spent on a supercharger might make it real fast (no comment on rideability) but ultimately is dead money from a resale value perspective - in my opinion anyway. Same with bolt on cosmetic mods. Anyway, I’ve got a TFC on order 😉

[@motobob]

Yeah it was just a bit of fun speculation Michael. The TFC is beautifully done - just suggesting some alternatives. Enjoy the bike - I’m sure it’ll be a hell of a bike to ride and it looks stunning too 👍

[@AdmrbleCrichts]

@@motobob thanks! Yep I get it - all I was suggesting is that when deciding whether the TFC is worth it (and I went through this process) the resale value/collectability is a big factor (moreso than additional horsepower or looks - for me anyway).

[@AdmrbleCrichts]

I ended up getting the bike - fantastic! Only done a few hundred miles though so far. If I can make it to the rideout next Thursday I will! Cheers Michael

[@hlpang1075]

Guess most of the important bits except the Ohlins shocks are already on the RS.

[@thomasyo75]

It's worth it all day long. Absolutely bloody stunning.

[@hudsonquay]

Is it worth it? These things are all relative - to a normal person, I'd say no, but if you're well off and like it then sure, why not? These things always follow the law of diminishing returns i.e you might be paying 50% more than the Thruxton R but that doesn't mean it's 1/2 as good.

[@glennsmooth]

ah crap, might have to sell the Harley and get this

[@carloslopezdelatorre]

Go Triumph. I own a 2010 Boneville 900 & 2017 Thruxton 1200 and just love them.

[@LondonNRG]

Kept the Harley and brought one anyway. It is as good as it looks.

[@timhicks2154]

That’s a fine bike. A lot of £’s however. Would the supercharged version need stronger spokes? I love both versions!

[@Mytwistedvoices]

Beautiful bike. In competition with the new CB1200

[@pastulio71]

I don't get it? All that attention to detail and price tag, but still the same'ol Nissin rear brake caliper? Guess I'm just OCD.

[@stewartgiles5876]

It`s the sort of of bike you would buy and not ride for fear of getting it dirty... I have a Thruxton R and that cost me enough as it is ! Yes you would not want to drop it !

[@motobob]

Yep there’s no chance I’d ride it around London, that’s for sure. A nice bike all the same tho

[@UncleWally3]

The need to intermittently compare this unit with the standard Thruxton rather than a consistent comparison with the R says more than anything else. Anyway, it’s all hubris to me.

[@andrewbecker3700]

Speed Twin is lighter and now has the same engine. I've got less than 16k. in my '22, and it's got too many mods to remember.

[@maniys1795]

Nice video ✊, please provide the same version for Daytona

[@motobob]

Thanks Mani. Will possibly make one about the Daytona when I can get my hands on some decent footage

[@hockeymann88]

Park that thing right in your living room. Your eyes would never stop dancing all over that that bike.

[@tinks43]

Definitely a beauty but damn expensive.

[@motobob]

Yeah I’d be totally fine with someone donating me one, that’s for sure

[@robbikebob]

Love it, if I had 17k burning a hole in my pocket I'd buy one. Wouldn't ride it though but it would look great in the corner of the living room!

[@motobob]

I’d ride it with a police escort maybe

[@robbikebob]

@@motobob 😂 it's the riding position that would stop me. Anything with rear sets and clip ons I just can't do anymore. It's agony!

[@motobob]

Certainly for me around town, I didn’t find the thruxton r suitable. But for open roads it would be miles better than my street twin

[@robbikebob]

@@motobob my neck won't bend enough. I went on my mates GSXR and it was a huge effort to see where I was going. If I sat comfortable i could only see the top of the tank. And I had to have 4 attempts at getting my feet on the pegs 😣 after 5 minutes I gave it back and said I'd never have another go!

[@motobob]

Haha! That’s the end of that, then

[@Flip01]

Great video, thank you. If I had the money I would definitely like one👍

[@motobob]

Same here Flip! But I don’t... 😭😂

[@koongfu00]

The difference is that when you sell this used bike it will cost more than a personal customized bike

[@motobob]

That’s true

[@PeterDad60]

I still have my 1976 Triumph T140V Bonneville 750 because she never lost a street race.

[@JasonV8S550]

If you want to mod a Thruxton, don't buy the TFC. It is supposed to be left as it left the factory. Even the cat is welded to the exhaust, so a decat is even more of a PITA. Bloody lovely looking thing though but I will stick to my Thruxton R and I can change what I like.

[@stevenhill6214]

Well it gets 10/10 for looks that's for sure. If i had the money to buy one it would be an ornament in my living room. Couldn't possibly ride it!....well maybe once or twice.

[@motobob]

It’d be hard to resist taking it out for a good flogging...

[@painsrides]

Its everything a neo-retro cafe' racer should be....except inexpensive :(

[@motobob]

I’d be scared to go out on it, especially around London

[@TR5T]

What about the green lanes in Hertfordshire? Lancashire? Scotland, Brecon Beacons? now that is what it's made for, but London? I'd get an old slapper.@@motobob

[@motobob]

Well, I ride to work every day in London, so yes this bike isn’t to me. I wish I was riding every day in the Brecons, but I’m afraid I’m not!

[@RidingWithGerdas]

Paying so much for brand new cafe racer style bike seems.. odd.. weird.. like why?

[@motobob]

I guess it’ll appeal to the collectors

[@RidingWithGerdas]

@@motobob to lazy bastards who don't want to work or have imagination. Cafe racer should be a project

[@hudsonquay]

@@RidingWithGerdas What if you work hard all week and have a family but like the look of a cafe racer? That type of person could hardly be accused of being lazy, maybe they just want a bike they like the look of, that'll be reliable for their weekly Sunday blast. How much imagination do people who tinker with cafe racers actually have anyway? Most people tend to buy the same old trinkets and do the same old modifications resulting in a homogeneous 'custom' aesthetic.

[@HighXRoller]

It is without a doubt the most beautiful thruxton available through the dealership. But No, it is not worth $21,500 American dollars. Only if I were a multi-millionaire who has a collection of bikes, would I have this in my collection. There are so many things I can do with that much money. Granted I love to work on motorcycles and would prefer to use that 21 grand to make a motorcycle more specific to my individual taste and make it one of a kind.

[@motobob]

Yeah I agree I’d prefer to do my own thing too. But for some people who can afford it, it’s probably a dream bike

[@stephencarbajal5657]

I can definitely see paying this price for one of these vs spending the same for a shitbox Harley, you can justify the price. I think I'll stick to the R or S model

[@perryjames2260]

Do you think the value will go up ?

[@TR5T]

no , modern production bikes always go down because they are production bike even "limited" version. Look at Ducati.

[@gabrielgriffin9230]

Yes...they already have...go find one for sale ...its HIGHLY sought after...🙏

[@saddle8bag]

Don't care for so much black. From a distance, blacked out bikes tend to look like a blob. The thing I would want black is the swingarm...to hide the chain gunk. I suspect they'll end up as collector's bikes. More for display than riding. That's okay as it is a nice thing to look at up close under the light. As jewelry, one could certainly argue the changes are worth the price. In the real world, I doubt I'd notice anything different besides my wrists aching from the lowered clip ons...and answering more questions at gas stations.

[@hudsonquay]

Good job we don't look at them from a distance!

[@saddle8bag]

@@hudsonquay Good point. I don't really look at mine at all while I'm on them. But drivers do and I prefer something that will catch their eyes, not blend into the background. Black is a color that should be used sparingly to hide the ugly bits.

[@speeedmaster1]

Beautiful

[@derf9465]

Hasn't got the lines or race internals that makes it a Thruxton. Just another theme bike from triumph.

[@JK-tu1xx]

mate... did you even watch the video?

[@fastj1962]

A lot for your money? lol Almost no change, and you can't de-cat it very easily. You can buy a standard 1200r and put half the savings into it and make it faster and sounding better...

[@kmattar]

The bike is a dream

[@alexmorgan3435]

17K!!!!! Way over priced. Don't like all the carbon on it. It just looks out of place on a bike from an older era. Best would be to get a Thruxton R and add the supercharger kit. Wowser! Don't like the silly wind fairing either better without like the std Thruxton R which is a very pretty bike.

[@motobob]

Thruxton R in white with a supercharger would be my choice too

[@chrisbolton2500]

Hmmm.......very nice, but I think I'll stick.

[@motobob]

It’s a beauty, but the difference is steep

[@chrisbolton2500]

@@motobob Supercharger route for me........when, (if), funds allow.

[@motobob]

Looks crazy! I’d be interested to hear how it turns out. Do you think the stock setup can cope with just adding the supercharger? Or will you have to upgrade brakes etc?

[@chrisbolton2500]

@@motobob I think the stock specs should cope, lot of saving up to do but I guess well find out........nothing ventured etc.

[@justdad53]

Mmmmm 11lbs, cheaper to diet. Triumph broke their promise with the original Thruxton R when they pulled the performance cam from the race kit the customers could buy. Could the cam in the TFC be the same one they offered in the original race kit? I would pay the 17K for a Thruxton R sport touring model and Triumph can keep the carbon fiber. Ps they could offer the original customers who bought what was left of the race kit the performance cam for the original price.

[@motobob]

Is nobody else making a cam for the Thruxton? I know there are a couple on sale for the street twin, but I’ve not bothered with it because of the work involved and the fact that I only ride in town

[@justdad53]

@@motobob - I do a little racing with mine so the cam would be useful. UK supplier does make one but not for export to U.S. on their website.

[@motobob]

What about classicbike raisch? Not sure if they ship to US tho...

[@thesage1621]

What a beauty

[@David-vb8tg]

the carbon looks a bit cheesey

[@v4forlife]

Not yet started it but no. It’s not.

[@motobob]

I bet they’re sold out tho...

[@xcg1234]

@@motobobBut sold out not really means popular. It only means production is small. if they made this model as many as ninja 400. Will they sold out?

[@wallycleaver1320]

Like it like it a lot.

[@pete2109]

Very nice....but, the only people who are gonna buy these will be investors looking to make a few bob at a later date I reckon, 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ or enthusiasts with a pedestal in their front room!! 🤣🤣🤣🤷‍♂️ Way too rich for me 👎🏻 I’ll stick with my 🛴🤪 Cheers Bob 👍

[@motobob]

Yeah it’s totally out of my league. I’ll stick with the street twin gladly

[@perryjames2260]

Do you think it’ll be worth more at a later date? 750 units is quite a bit

[@motobob]

Yeah it’s a good question... I’d be keen to know if anyone had any experience on this too

[@pete2109]

Genaro 750 units ain’t alot when you consider the following Triumph has 🤷‍♂️ what I would like is if Triumph ever came out with a remake 1938 500cc Speed Twin in the old style then I would save like crazy to buy one! 👌👌 I love that style of bike, but that would cost as much as the new Thruxton if not more? 😱👍👍

[@vegasmike]

Everything on that bike can be done by yourself at a cheaper cost. Might as well buy a 2106.

[@Lar308]

Its all a bit fussy and over cooked looking - give me a standard Thruxton R any day. Think the purer looks of it look better.

[@tuncozyurek6378]

Beautifull but i dont think thats worth it 😗

[@motobob]

It’s a lot of money, that’s for sure

[@tuncozyurek6378]

@@motobob I don't like the idea of buying a already customized bike. I have to make it by my own taste. If a bike comes out of the factory with these specs, i think it is stock not customized. :)

[@motobob]

Yeah I agree, I’d rather customise it myself too

[@Tom_the_great]

This thing needs a tail tidy

[@jonathansurman2990]

Factory Custom? A total contradiction. Custom = Customising from Factory Standard! Why not just hand them your wallet! WTF...

[@spitfirerobinson]

Nope.

[@svenp.2424]

very expensive toy

[@motobob]

Yes indeed! I’d probably go for a stock bike and make it my own with the difference

[@stewartanderson7871]

5 kilos? hahaha!