This Triumph Thruxton RS does something to me [RAW Onboard]

To me it is not enough for a bike to be ultra beautiful to feel special while riding it. It needs to feel refined as well. Which means high quality components like premium suspension and brakes. Just like this Triumph Thruxton RS has. And they say money can't buy happiness...
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bike: 2020 Triumph Thruxton RS
all stock
Engine mode: SPORT
tires: Metzeler Racetec RR
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[@Schaaf]

Of course this Thruxton is an amazing performer for a retro bike. Quite hard to beat with those kind of premium components. But compared to actual sports bikes it basically only shares the uncomfortable seating position. So why is it still such a joy to ride this thing? Can beauty beat pain? :D

[@vvevvevvvv]

You should try Speed Twin.

[@rickslijkhuis6822]

Speed Twin... Trust me it's awesome.

[@ubergregmoto]

Mate, beauty *is* pain!

[@Thorsten_Kueppers]

I think it‘s a combination of „Does it look sexy? YES! Does it sound sexy? YES! Do I look sexy? Probably NOT! Does it make me look sexy! YES! (A bit) 😂😂😂

[@NicePantsLance]

It's all that torque!

[@paymanh2857]

I´ve watched this video probably 100 times. Love the sound and how you ride it. AMAZING!

[@peterlestrange9392]

I absolutely love these works of art that move and manoeuvre gracefully throughout the twists and turns. Well balanced and light to throw around with great response on the throttle. I will never sell my 2019 Thruxton R fitted with the dolphin front clip, it's a forever bike.

[@Schaaf]

Fantastic!

[@Aklyn01]

Amazing location, amazing roads, amazing weather, amazing bike and definitely amazing rider 🖤

[@Schaaf]

thanks Kaif!

[@dmaxcustom]

The Thruxton is a very focused "weekend twisty roads only bike" type of deal. Frankly, having it be your only bike is a form of masochism. XD

[@mrvwbug4423]

The Speed Twin seems to be the "you like the looks of the Thruxton, but actually want to be comfortable" bike

[@dmaxcustom]

@@mrvwbug4423 I spoke my opinion out of experience, I owned a 2017 Thruxton R and it was a form of enjoyable self inflicted pain. I was actually quite disappointed that the Speed Twin came just months after I got the Thruxton.

[@Schaaf]

well said ;)

[@maj0mi23]

@@mrvwbug4423 too bad it's so tiny. I really love the looks of the speed twin, but it's just too uncomfortable for me. I guess I'll just have to go with a Royal Enfield 650. Beautiful bike as well, but it could use a few ponies more

[@chrisdigital]

It's my only bike and it is fine for me to ride all day. Love it!

[@R4ZORLIGHT]

The sound alone is godlike.

[@juanparix]

Thanks Schaaf for this video. I fully share your comments. I have recently been with my Thruxton RS in Almería, Spain, where I have traveled more than 3000 km of roads that did not know the straight line. It has been 15 days of absolute happiness. Its engine pushes as far as you are capable. Going strong, this motorcycle brakes in twenty meters with surprising definition and safety, the suspensions are hard and precise, you can throw your motorcycle to the cross of the curve and it goes out alone with all the gas you can give it. And the tires ... are gum. You can lean your motorcycle to the edge of the wheel tread without fear or doubt. And honestly, with my 1.80 m. high and my new long gel seat, my body does not protest after days of up to 350 km. Yes, definitely, this bike makes me very happy.

[@Schaaf]

Sounds fantastic!!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

All your videos are just therapeutic!!! Danke Schon!!

[@Schaaf]

Glad you like them!

[@spraudoggy]

I had a 2013 Thruxton 900. I loved it and it really just wanted to stay above 5 grand. It was one of the most solid fun enthused machines I’ve ever ridden.

[@Schaaf]

Nice!

[@dv7397]

This bike did something to me too! What an absolute beauty of a machine, clearly such a fun bike to take through the twisties, sounds great too!

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@corbinroberts949]

Damn, if that's all stock it's one of the best sounding stock set ups I've ever heard

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@bella_testastretta]

I love the flappy airplane noise from the Bonneville lineups! Thruxton RS will have to be my next bike..

[@Schaaf]

amazing choice!

[@rdx5499]

Again 🔥 Feels like this is the perfect motorcycle for your riding style 👍🏻

[@Schaaf]

Thanks ✌️

[@davidcasas3862]

Agree with you Schaaf....this Triumph has something...a lot of personality.....good video!!!

[@Schaaf]

thanks David!

[@WTF1wr1ownage]

Sick bike and lovely sound 👌🏼

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@Sunesen]

Triumph makes som amazing bikes. I've been riding their Street Scrambler 900 for the past year and it is just so nice.

[@Schaaf]

Couldn't agree more!

[@psycodriver]

I drove the previous one, the Thruxton R and inmediatly love it. Besides its look, his engine is very enjoyable by its sound and big torque. The bike I would like to have only for weekend short drives.

[@Schaaf]

Oh yea!

[@YangCalgary]

Tolles Aussehen, super Sound und es scheint Spaß zu machen. Werde die Mühle ausprobieren im Frühling. Danke für das Video!

[@Schaaf]

fantastischer Plan!

[@stuipooey1]

Love this video, I just got one a few weeks back but the weather is horrible now so I will have to watch this on repeat instead. It was a close run decision between an rninet and the RS, the deciding factor was the engine of the RS particularly as I already have a GS, its intoxicating and very different from the boxer. Great video Schaaf👍

[@Schaaf]

good choice!!

[@frashjyv]

I love this bike so much

[@paulocarreiro5855]

I've only seen two in the flesh and I consider it to be a very beautiful bike! As for performance, by the looks of your video, she seems to fare just fine. As long as you don't forget what you're riding.

[@Schaaf]

true that

[@RuckusNoRelation]

I just bought a Thruxton RS and I watch this whenever I miss her.

[@frashjyv]

Same lol

[@Jack908r]

I haven't ridden the Thruxton. But I do have a speed twin. And I agree. It all just works so well together despite not being the fastest, out the quickest in corners. It's just a blast to ride.

[@Schaaf]

Awesome!!

[@DannyalSafdar]

Your shifting is perfect sir!!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Moonlight-hq3gi]

triumph ❤️

[@Schaaf]

yea!

[@pistolpete6321]

Beautiful motorcycle, great video!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Pete!

[@freyravin9068]

Sounds amazing! Is that really the stock exhaust? If so, surprisingly good.

[@g.g.6362]

What I'd give for these dry,empty roads and blue skies right now.......instead of temperatures just above zero,constant rain etc. and two more months before things improve 😫. Nice Vid and reminder of better times 👌

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@deki7384]

here no many this bikes so never hear Triumph sound in live but l right away foling in love in this, one of lovely sounds l hear

[@Schaaf]

Ok

[@stevesherlockrides]

Ive just bought the RS Showcase but has a full decal Arrows system and wow it makes you hairs stand on their end !! Great vid

[@Schaaf]

Nice!!

[@Skaleni888]

Der Sound macht echt was her! Geilo. Lg aus 1180

[@Schaaf]

Dank dir! LG aus 1140

[@EWBnery]

Nice sound!

[@Schaaf]

Glad you like it!

[@NicePantsLance]

The reason this bike is so fun is because of the torque! It might not have top end speed, but it has a mid-range like none other and kicks hard at almost any rpm! On tight twisty roads and city streets you'd have a big advantage over a liter bike

[@Schaaf]

true that

[@aureliencapton6463]

Wow dude you promise this video since too much Time for me 😉 A Real pleasure to see you again on this fucking painfull bike ✌️

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@letu2998]

im a 16yrs old boy studying for my final exam but your video is phenomenal i just cant miss out, it is 1:30 in the morning right now in Vietnam

[@Schaaf]

good luck with your exam!!

[@letu2998]

@@Schaaf despite not having much riding experience but you and motojitsu actually help me to understand how to ride safe out here on the street of Hanoi, Vietnamese bikers truly need to pay more attention to riding skills cause most of them just hop on a liter bike and slap on an obnoxious exhaust

[@peterlestrange9392]

Study, study, study, find a great job then buy one of these some day down the track and enjoy life when riding out of the cities of beautiful Vietnam.

[@letu2998]

@@peterlestrange9392 yeah thats my plan right there =))), but the road surface here are so rough and there are loads of debrees,.. its so hard to enjoy a motorcycle properly here without getting in trouble

[@SchereLevinio]

nice wideo!!!! ;) very enjoyable to watch

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot Levinio

[@wetzel1628]

getting one for my 21st birthday next spring. its gonna be an amazing second bike

[@Schaaf]

Awesome!!

[@Tomix1980]

i´m usually not the kind of biker owning several two wheelerz, cause i love the effect of really getting tuned into the one one uses all the time and knows inside out, the good , the bad and the ugly, but hearing this and been already bitten by the Triumph Bug (Streety, and Speed Twin) i totaly get what the title sais. it does something to me to :-) Hope you manage to enjoy as much as it got, so i did while watching. :-) Marius

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Marius

[@iik2becareful542]

Amazing

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@MassimoTava]

Do you have a video on how you get such good audio with no wind noise?

[@rssarma]

I just bought this bike and cannot wait to get on the roads with it! Great video. How do you like the beeline? How did you mount it?

[@Schaaf]

With the rubber strap. It worked well for me!!

[@yeshwanthgollaprolu]

Love your videos... I would like to see Triumph Speed Twin on the channel... Waiting for that video

[@Schaaf]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5DPh4hrg6x8i7s

[@JerryWDaviscom]

Man that's a cool bike.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@EM-bp5zv]

i owned a 2005 carbed 900 stock and it was a really fun bike. The position is perfect for no fairing riding.

[@Schaaf]

Yea

[@williamv9058]

okay beautiful sound. are those stock pipes? inquiring minds would like to know. thanks.

[@renevanderkraats3811]

Just looking at that dashboard and the engine, those Triumphs ooze quality. Same can be said for that beautiful baritone rumble, with a slight twist of that Triumph gear howl.

[@Schaaf]

well said!

[@theharvester9683]

Probably biased as I own one and love it . I could look at mine all day and never get bored of it’s beauty.

[@Schaaf]

Nice!

[@enut23]

Haven't ridden an RS, but I've ridden a few R's and I've never liked a motorcycle more quickly than it. The first shift into 2nd gear, I thought, oh I'll give it some and see what it's got. It lifted and stayed lifted, yet planted for a solid 100 feet. By the time the front tire hit the road again, I wanted it for my own.

[@Schaaf]

Nice!!

[@sydmustbehave]

@0:53 two riders enjoying a sweeping corner. Nice moment. 🤩

[@Schaaf]

Indeed

[@brookcampbell2940]

If you’re not going to the track, the Thruxton RS is all you need for the street. You already have the hi-comp pistons, with some re-valving, “Busa” springs and new cam, with the right tuner, she will spin to over 9,500 rpm and 130HP at the rear wheel.

[@Schaaf]

awesome!

[@user-qs2gr9wy7s]

Thanks for posting. The sound is addictive ! Really stock exhaust ?

[@Schaaf]

No, I like to lie to my viewers...

[@user-qs2gr9wy7s]

@@Schaaf😂could you tell me the type of exhaust ?

[@QuangNguyen-iq4tt]

The most emotional bike

[@Schaaf]

yea

[@Kreisverkehrdrifter]

SCHAAFILICIOUS

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@MeeMee_1886]

Hey, schaaf! Great content, really enjoying it. What do you think about ergonomics? Do you think it is just right for you, or is it small, in rapport to your weight and height? I'm 186 cm and 90 kg, and I haven't had a chance to ride one, but i really enjoy the looks and sound of it. Thanks, man, for everything!

[@Schaaf]

It's all good for my 184cm but it's a very sporty riding position. I'm not fit enough to bear it for longer than 2 hours

[@zoltankiss6857]

Fantastisch🤘! Beim 7:40 habe ich so sehr gehofft, das Du nicht den Ding auf der Spiegel liegst :)

[@Schaaf]

hehehehe

[@Surpriseify]

Your gloves look like a nice mix of protection and comfort, what brand / model are they if you dont mind me asking Schaaf? I love the new triumph line, really think they'v done a great job all around

[@Schaaf]

they are some kind of early prototypes from RACER gloves from France. But they are rather old now. I think what they come up with from there were the MAVIS 2 gloves

[@davemills6701]

Been obsessed with the Ducati sport classic, the thruxton shares similar qualities in styling and it's more affordable.

[@Schaaf]

True that. Still expensive though

[@brookcampbell2940]

Yes I agree. I have a 2021 in Jet Black. Best looking thing on 2 wheels. Need Motone to make a proper XL pipe and she will be nearly perfect

[@Schaaf]

sweet!

[@erdincsevencan6314]

Would love to see you compare this to a Thruxton 900 and a RE Continental GT 650 for a everyday ride on the road..

[@jjames2162]

@Schaaf Hi there, I just bought an RS last week. I weigh 150lbs. Did you adjust the shocks at all? Just curious, most of the time they get it right at the factory. Love the videos!

[@Schaaf]

Since I Test rode this bike for 30 minutes I didn't. But adjusting them is always a great idea

[@MY-Kuwait]

Beautiful bike .. amazing video

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@gokulkrishm51]

7:35 That's a relatable situation 😂

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@superleggenda]

In that color combination (now discontinued), the Thruxton was probably THE best looking bike in the lineup.

[@Schaaf]

Yea

[@mudnducs]

If I could have only 1 bike: Thruxton RS

[@doomguy4015]

Wonderful bike and roads, is it possibile to know the exact location?

[@derindeniz2690]

Cafe racer bundle looks so cool in this bike

[@Schaaf]

indeed

[@martinmatouch5347]

I had 2018 Thruxton R for about 2 seasons and freaking loved the bike! It simply does things to you. So much so that despite having another, more suitable bike in the stable, I took it for about 3500km tour across Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. Don't get me wrong, when you do 700km day on it the level of pain is not very enjoyable, but still. Unfortunately i had a big accident on it last summer, so the bike is no more. That beeing said, I'm considering buying Speed twin this spring. Maybe you guys are gonna be able to help me a bit here. I'm a bit torn between this platform and Kawasaki Z900RS. Between these two bikes, which one do you like more? I live about 300km from the roads you are riding on, so every now and then I get to Austria as well. It is spectacular down here. Thanks for wonderful videos Schaaf.

[@Schaaf]

I think the Kawa is the better bike but the Speed Twin has the more exciting engine. I just love its sound and low end power. The engine of the Z is a stunning piece of engineering but it lacks a distinct rumble for a retro bike in my opinion. Both handle easily so I'd take the Triumph

[@martinmatouch5347]

@@Schaaf Thanks for anwearing. That's about what I figured out.

[@mornbar1]

A nice sounding stock exhaust? Is it the end times already? :)

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@nano-ep9ih]

where is your camera mounted, on the helmet's chin or up top on your chest? I struggle to find a good mounting spot with my old gopro hero 3. Amazing video btw

[@Kryijer]

Read the discription

[@khoanguyenngoc9094]

Wow stock exhaust sounds really good. Imagine it having Arrows or SC

[@Schaaf]

yea

[@stevesherlockrides]

I have the arrows and decat set up :-) Love it

[@_audacerider3838]

Try the new Speed Twin 1200. It is basically a Thruxton with a naked bike flat ber!! So much more comfortable ok less stiff suspension but still on a road a absolute joy to ride

[@Schaaf]

Ok

[@BanuAF]

caferacer is comfort in soul and my existence

[@Schaaf]

True

[@Vilmir]

The speed twin is much comfier. Comps are not as high end but it’s a nice compromise

[@Schaaf]

I guess!

[@user-et5ce2gq2w]

Excuse me, what is the circular device on the left side of the handlebar?

[@Schaaf]

A great navigation device. It is linked in the description

[@lowerbavarian4646]

Servus Schaaf! Fahre aktuell eine s1000rr und möchte auf was mit weniger Leistung umsteigen aber dennoch ein absolut geiles Fahrgefühl und sehr gute Bremsen haben (Sprich wie du beschrieben hast ein supersportler aber ohne die Leistung) und da fällt einem die RS ja sofort ins Auge wenn man auf Caferacer steht :) Meine Freunde fahren alle GS und Tiger und wollen auch mal, dass ich eine Tour mitfahren (zb Route des Grandes Alpes) kann mich aber absolut nicht mit einer Tourenmaschine anfreunden. Habe es mit meiner BMW auch schon mal geschafft 600km (Tagestour) zu fahren - also bin durchaus leidensfähig. Denkst du ob so eine Tour mit der Thruxtron rs (relativ angenhem) schaffbar wäre? Oder ist die Sitzposition zu anstrengend? Ich bin 1,79 groß und knackige 27 Jahre jung :D . Ich würde sie ja auch zu gerne probefahren, aber hier im Raum Niederbayern gibt die kein einziger Triumphhändler raus zur Probefahrt :(

[@Schaaf]

ALso mit der RS bin ich nie getourt, aber mit einer Vitpilen, die hat eine ähnliche Sitzposition. Ist im jungen Alter definitiv kein Problem. Du musst nur schauen, wo du dein Gepäck unterkriegst. Ein schwerer Rucksack wird auf Dauer etwas mühsam.

[@roadgent7921]

Nice, however I would still rank the greatest sound as... the Goose Z1000 from Mad Max. 😊

[@jt4105]

Should try the thruxton rs with the fairing n lower clip ons

[@Schaaf]

Ok

[@CastelarFilho]

Hi Schaaf! Question: Truxthon 1200 or Z900RS ?

[@Schaaf]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6DSgJV-mp2cm7s

[@davetriumph3566]

How mount you the beeline on your clipon? Thanks in Advance. 😊

[@Schaaf]

using the rubber straps that came with it

[@harshaokin8064]

the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 looks almost identical. while also sounding quite similar. still, what a lovely machine!!

[@Schaaf]

Oh yea

[@AuxesisHyperbole666]

Half the power, no Brembos or sticky rubber.

[@harshaokin8064]

@@AuxesisHyperbole666 look at the price difference

[@intensegamer7559]

Maybe Kawa is going to build a W1200 or something. I would definitely consider that. The Thruxton - like any other Triumph - is a really nice to have third or fourth bike in the collection. Same goes for KTMs. But if you got the money and space for it, why not. After all. it is a thing of beauty!

[@vvevvevvvv]

Kawa has z900rs. W800 is the competitor to the Bonneville.

[@Schaaf]

indeed the Z900RS performs similar to this

[@intensegamer7559]

@@vvevvevvvv Yeah, no. I‘m talking about a two cylinder engine Retro-Kawa in the same power league as the Thruxton 😉 The Z900 RS doesn‘t look and feel nearly as retro than e.g. the W800. That‘s why I suggested a W1200 to directly compete with the Thruxton.

[@Lucas-ie2ti]

Im a huge fan of yhe channel and saw that you rode the "speed twin" as well. If you were buying one for commutiy, weekend canyon rides and just use it for any opportunity you get. Which one woukd you choose and why? 😊 Would greatly appreciate the feedback because i am absolutely torn on deciding haha

[@Schaaf]

My opinion doesn't matter here. Try both and take what feels best

[@mymotosai5036]

Love the Thruxton. Looks like you sped up the footage though? 🤔

[@Schaaf]

why would I do that?

[@tejaspadhye]

how did the sound change at 7:25? did you disable a filter in editing?

[@Schaaf]

I just switched from audio recorder audio to GoPro audio

[@tejaspadhye]

@@Schaaf oh cool

[@SAINT8889]

Hey Schaaf...triumph street twin or RE interceptor?

[@Schaaf]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6DSgJV-mp2cm7s

[@vasilistzinis8261]

Hey Schaaf! Any chance we gonna get the new tiger 660 in RAW?

[@vasilistzinis8261]

Btw just watched the FAQ video, so nevermind, fingers crossed tho😁

[@Schaaf]

I'll try my best ;)

[@ritwikganguly848]

Please do an onboard ride on the speed twin 2021

[@Schaaf]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5DPh4hrg6x8i7s

[@ElChorristo]

Legit NSFW content. My boss was super mad at me when he walked in on me watching this video. Worth it.

[@Schaaf]

ahahaha I appreciate the risk taken ;) ;) ;)

[@Mctigel]

Schaaf did you ever ridden bandit 1200? As alweys geat video

[@Schaaf]

unfortunately not

[@Mctigel]

@@Schaaf do a video of it you won't regret it :)

[@jaybou007]

She sounds as good as she looks.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@alanm8555]

How do you rate this rs compared to the vitpilen 701?

[@Schaaf]

Better in every single aspect

[@shivavp3920]

The location pls?

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

The speed twin is the one

[@Schaaf]

alright

[@crescenzocatapano119]

Hi guys, anyone knows the support used here for the beeline navigator? Is it the universal one? Thank you

[@Schaaf]

It's the one with the rubber bands

[@crescenzocatapano119]

@@Schaaf thank you so much. Have a nice day

[@larryyz_hideaway]

but would you have it over the Speed Twin?

[@Schaaf]

can't say since I never tried

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Well, first of all, she's regrettably lacking that third cylinder which made Triumphs so desirable since the first Trident and the Hurrican, and still does in their legendary Speed Triples, Street Triples and the Tiger ..... USD fork and nice Lupo-lamp and naked and pea-shooter and golden reservoir springs and all - it still is a parallel-twin. Quite like The Beetle of the motorcycle world .... anyway, thanks for sharing!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks for the comment!

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@Schaaf You're welcome. Enjoy Your ride!

[@lovethytuber4770]

Amazing to look at but I prefer the Speed Twin.

[@Schaaf]

I'd love to try that one!

[@ajeetvirk]

What is the most fun bike you’ve ridden on the streets?

[@Schaaf]

CB500 PC26

[@bartagame1238]

Tolles Bike, wenn man verrückt genug ist, sich diese Maschine zu kaufen.

[@Schaaf]

haha

[@klausbeate7793]

Ja. Und wenn man es trotzdem tut, macht sie einen jedesmal wieder glücklich. 😍

[@bartagame1238]

@@klausbeate7793 Das glaube ich dir gerne, dieser Retro Style ist einfach geil und Triumph sowieso!

[@neovag40]

One of the most beautiful bike in History?

[@Schaaf]

I think so!