Triumph Thruxton 900 reviews

I always wanted a Bonneville since I was a kid, but went through a series of Jap bikes (plus a couple of Beemers) before I got the Thrux. This bike is fantastic. Airbox eliminator, K&Ns & re-jet gets me 70+ r/w hp. It handles great, has just the right amount of power, and as is mentioned in most reviews, the bike gets so much attention whenever I stop, no matter what bikes I'm riding with. Mostly I do day rides up through the mountains, but did a 1000 mi. three day trip last Fall OK. I am thinking about bar risers as my 64 y/o neck feels some strain after a few hours. Show less

This is my second bike, my first being a 1986 Honda VFR fixer upper. I researched for 2 years before I bought my 2005 Thruxton and I am not disappointed. I chose this bike over any other bike simply because it offered the very best combination of the features I wanted. Sure, there are faster, louder, meaner, more agile bikes out there, but most bikes that excel in one category fall way short in the others. The Thruxton actually manages to put it all together quite successfully. Want power? Plenty of acceleration here for me. Something that looks good? In my opinion, no bike looks sweeter than a classic (or classic-looking) Triumph (I'll admit the Ducatis are pretty sexy looking too). Want a mean sound? You've got a variety of non-EPA approved aftermarket pipes available. Got twisties? This bike is not bad at all. Reliability? So far, everything is rock solid (no leaks, no repairs, no problems of any kind). How about something intangible? Triumph is the oldest motorcycle marque still in production (yeah, even older than Harley) and what an illustrious history it has had over (most of) its 100+ years. Put it all together and the Thruxton is a bike you will enjoy riding, looking at, and talking about for a long, long time. The only shortfall I can come up with is maybe comfort. The sitting position is more aggressive than a cruiser's or even Triumph's own Bonneville, and your wrists can take a while to get used to it. Also, the gas tank is smallish (about 3 gallons), so this would not be my first choice for a touring bike (but people still use it for that). But bottom line, I could't be happier (Oh, mine is racing yellow with checkered stripes, gorgeous). Show less

I love the bike! It stands out in a crowd and does not blend in with all of the other bikes or look-a-like cruisers or the everyday crotch rockets.' It is still sporty and you can also put the saddle time in (Iron Butt from Jacksonville, NC to KC, MO). I can't count the times I have come out to find people looking at the bike and the first thing they usually ask me is what year it is. It is so much fun and I have nothing bad to say about it. Show less

This is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Absolute blast for carving corners. Will probably upgrade to a corbin gunfighter, and change handlebars, as I also like to tour. Got the matching Triumph bags, but am disappointed with the tank bag...should be magnetic instead of straps...already melted straps trying to attach to tank. Great looker though and a real attention getter. Everyone wants to know how old it is...ha ha. Show less

After riding a HD XL 1200R for 9,600 miles, I decided I wanted something more maneuverable. I test rode the 06 Thruxton for about an hour. I fell in love with it the first 15 minutes. It maneuvers excellently with great lean capacity. I've taken it to 90 miles per hour (don't do it-it's stupid to go so fast) and the stability is great. But I want to emphasize again that the maneuverability is wonderful in corners, weaving roads, or tight spots. It took me about 3 weeks to truly enjoy the riding position. My wrists, forearms, neck and shoulders were sore at first. But soon the discomfort disappeared. And although I have a very bad lower back, the lean position is great. The low-back pressure I experienced in an upright riding position is greatly minimized in a leaning position. I can ride for about 3 hours before needing a brief break. Show less

I purchased my 04 Thruxton as soon as it got to the dealer. I fell in love with the look and the retro style immediately. Comfort is the biggest problem with bike, riding it for more than an hour is a ball breaker and puts a heavy strain on the lower back. It developed an oil leak after the first year wich was fixed by the dealer. Having said that I get lots of positive comments from HD owners and you are the coolest thing on the road. Show less

I drooled, stalked, dreamt and finally placed myself on the best motorcycle I haved owned to date. I have done standard (GS 500), sport (ZX7R, GSXR), naked (S4) and have now found most all of my favorite elements in one modern classic. Thus far I have enjoyed the diversity of feeling like I can ride 10 miles or 100 miles at either 10 or slightly less than 100 miles per hour. I feel confident and inspired in the corners, and smart and sophisticated on the streets. I meet and befriend both riders of modern & vintage makes as well as throwing my young sporty peers an occasional surprise while also one-upping them on style points.(And I'm just getting started...) The thruxton is a unique breed of motorcycle with exceptional character, highly reccomended. Show less

The bike was a demo that only had 55 miles on it at the time, so I bought it. The bike bothers your wrist at fist but I put a lot of miles on since May of this year. The bike now has over 8600 miles, and I must say I have no wrist problems now. The position is very nice it helped in getting rid of the tendonidus in my shoulders. The bike just takes a little bit to get use to and I will tell you people love to look at it. Show less

This is my 2nd bike. After having logged 9,500 mi on my H-D XL 1200, I decided I needed something more maneuverable and also lighter. The Thruxton, with the inverted handles and 130 lbs lighter than my H-D, became my choice. I've had it for about 10 days and have logged over 700 mi. It has awesome maneuverability and leaning capacity. The seat is a bit hard for me after 3 hours. But the forward lean does not bother me at all (and I have lower-back degenerative disk disease and some curvature of the spine). I should have test ridden this bike two years ago before buying the H-D. But it's here now! Show less

I have had this bike about a month and a half now and I think I can honestly say that this is my favorite bike of the three that I've had. This thing is so much fun it should be banned. I really enjoy getting up into the mountains with this bike because it handles so well and is so flickable in the curves. It also makes good power once it tachs about 4500rpm. The gearbox ratios are also well matched for this engine. The riding position takes a little getting use to but it really isn't that bad. I have spent several times in the saddle for more than a couple of hours at a time and I thought the only thing that might need to be changed would be a little more padding in the seat. Overall this is a great bike and I give it a 5 star rating. The best thing about this bike? It reminds me of why I began riding in the first place. Show less