2022 Triumph Thruxton RS Review // My first experience of a PERFORMANCE modern classic!
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
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Here is the First ride review vlog as promised!
I hope you enjoy this.
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The guy on the other bike is just fantastic
No better... 🤣
Lol
Obviously a stud muffin.
Super ⭐️
Can’t argue there..
I’ve had mine since 2016, toured on her , yes! Been to the Pyrenees on holiday, rode through France, 500+ miles days, no pain, easy when you get used to the position. Makes you FEEL GOOD 😊🏍️
I saw a chrome edition Thruxton recently at my local dealer. It stopped me in my tracks. Absolutely beautiful!
I found on mine that having the rubber knee pads added made a noticeable difference in the comfort of the bike. Not that it will ever be considered a “comfortable” bike but it did help having a little wider tank circumference between your knees and more grip. Of course, I didn’t buy it for comfort, but because it’s the most beautiful motorcycle I’ve ever seen!
Opening shots, gold.
Aw thank you! 😊
Where is this?
That grumble from low down pulls at my heart
I own this bike - it never disappoints. People drool over it when it’s parked. It goes 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. It handles like a dream and is comfortable on my 120 mile round trip to work. Even on rough pave. And those Metzlers do surprisingly well in heavy rain
120-mile round-trip every-day sounds great . I have Metzlers on my mildly-cafe'd Yamaha TR1 (1982) I find-them really-well-Planted , just solid and confidence-inspiring . This is my first-experience with them in the last 50yrs (can't remember the ones before-that) they handle down-hill twisty-stuff well where the front gets pretty loaded-up under braking . That's a true-test for a tyre on the roads I ride regularly . Dave NZ
How is it on the motorways? Any good with the half-fairing?
@@shabs2134 it’s absolutely fine on the motorway with no fairing/windscreen. I have a 120 mile round trip to work and roughly half is motorway and no issues including heavy rain
what about a long trip? could be that comfortable ?
@@MirdenLayra It’s fine; the same as any other bike. You become familiar with it.
The secret of touring on a bike with a sporty riding position is all down to a very relaxed upper body and a firm grip of the tank with the knees. Plodding along is a pain, definitely a progressive ride is required. Done thus touring on open road is heavenly life!
Something like Stompgrip on the tank makes a big difference.
So True , a great core work-out too . Many people mistakenly try to control their bikes with arms/upper-body and few mention the importance of 'knee-grip' . Dave NZ
I have a Thruxton RS and its not the most comfortable bike and i would not dream of touring on it but like you I have a GS. The suspension is rock hard for the type of roads you were on today. I had a professional set up done on the bike and it made a huge difference to the handling although its never going to be plush.
The looks and the engine are the reason i have kept it. The torque never fails to put a smile on your face.
Fantastic drone work Mike and Kate 👍💕.... gorgeous country views and roads 😎😎👍Mike is an absolute legend on the Enfield 😂
Couldn't have said it better myself. Bloody great!.
The first time I watched this I assumed my internet was slow and didn't think more about it. Nice to have a re watch in top quality!
I live at Pateley so these roads are my local roads. I never tire of riding them.
Stump Cross Caverns is also a great place to stop.
Although recently they've had to stop doing hot food so you can't get a full English anymore which is a shame.
I noticed that when I stopped there! We used to get a right belting breakfast and last time we were there, we could only get a bacon sandwich. Do you know why this is? I'm so jealous you live in this area, what an absolute dream!
@@UsernameKate They can't afford the energy costs for the ovens. So they are only doing basic food now.
I'm gutted as I used to go every Sat morning for a full breaky.
There is also a good biker cafe called Route 59 over towards Skipton which is worth trying next time you're over here.
Bike nights are Tuesday nights.
After 60+ years of riding I purchased one. Having started on old British bikes I can say the Thruxton is as close to those as anything could be however the grunt of the 1200 is so far from anything back then. I have other bikes including a 22 Street Triple but this bike simple touches the soul.
Well done for keeping up with Mike. He really knows how to extract the most out of the RE.
You can do day rides, need to be relaxed, and the tank bag Triumph sells can be used as a chest pillow.)
Hats off to ya love, from your neck of the woods living and watching from Spain. keep up the good work.
Hey Kate your best quality vlog yet on the triumph Thruxton I miss this part of UK. Leeds Ĺad now in NZ
Always enjoy your bike review riding commentary Kate.
Glad to hear your out riding again after your fingers and wrist readjustment track procedure.
Take care and have a sunny weekend.
Picked mine up new today, British Racing Green and Silver . Spent some time out on it this afternoon. Have to agree with everything you said in your vid. Solid, well made bike that just feels quality. Steering I found quite heavy as well, although I have had no time to play with settings yet . Sticks to road like glue. Lovely to wind on the throttle and just go, although not too much as I am running it in. Stock exhausts actually sound quite nice. Mirrors were better than I expected. They are quite small but you can still see plenty and no vibration. It is more comfy than I expected but not a tourer for sure, more of a sunny Sunday bike. So many accesories to choose from as well. Definitely needs a rad guard , I think that`s the first thing on the list for me.
You have some great roads and scenery there. What an awesome day for the bike.
Loved the rendition of I Got You (I Feel Good) at the end there, Kate... you have a pretty decent singing voice! 😁👌
Great intro with the soundtrack and drone footage, really enjoyed this production Kate.
the important thing is to keep the enthusiasm, continue to work very well, high quality and always think positively to work, I am very happy to see you
I've a Thruxton R (same geometry as the RS with a bit less power) with the Street Racer kit, which adds a nose cone fairing and lowers the bars a little further (also deletes the rear mudguard, adds slightly louder Vance and Hines exhausts and LED indicators).... Added entirely for the looks but my wrists take a while to get used to the bars every time I ride it. I've got the panniers and tank bag but TBH the weight you can put in them (as recommended by Triumph) is a few kilos - so they are hardly used as they also spoil the looks. Hence I tend to end up relying on a Kreiga rucksack for overnights.. But with a heavy rucksack it can get tiring with the tilted forward position and so around 150 miles is my limit (being in my 60s doesn't help). When some friends said let's go to the Alps - much as I would love to have taken it - I got a KTM adventure bike with panniers (something I said I would never do but at least I resisted a top box). But people definitely do tour on them... just not me!
Coming-up to 69, I hear-you . My old-man-bike is a W650 and my go-to cafe-bike is an old yam TR1 xv1000 (I have an even-older TX650-cafe as well) . What I might have 'Winged-it' on years-ago , I think twice-about now and i use a rucksack as-well . I've started doing mild-weights and the Tibetan 5-Rites (a bit like yoga but only 5-different moves) as my bikes started feeling heavier every-year . I honestly noticed an incredible-difference after a month doing 'the-5' and it inspired-me to do the weights as-well (plus a few push-ups etc) They do say : Use it or lose it and for myself , it's working . Good-Luck, ride-safe, Dave NZ
"pheasant,my name s not Bruce, leave me alone" you r my kinda funny!!!!
Very nice! Lets hope for a lovely summer.
Riding my new Himmy in for ABR. So far loving it!
Stump cross and fewston some lovely roads Kate 👍👍👍.love you Kate love your vids ❤️
X2 crocodile. Definitely worth reposting as I saw more the second time round. Very professional opening sequence Kate.
Wow , that was beautiful countryside for sure! And a beautiful day. Best!
I love the vibe. Hope the video takes off in popularity xx sending love. Hope the fingers are better
I’ve had mine for about 3 months and absolutely love it, 2500 rpm it just purrs along and sounds so good doing it
What a fantastic video.Such beautiful scenery and such a beautiful bike. The road was far from boring and you really looked like you were having fun. Thanks for sharing Kate.
Great video Kate.. glad you’re back in the saddle again and I like the Jane’s Brown moment too!!
WoW that was a high performance start of this episode. As ever this one was a joy to watch, nice one Kate👍👍🇳🇱
Love the drone tracking you have going on. 🎉😊
Kate well done Mike Bravo love aerial coverage.
The Thruxton a thoroughly
developed machine not a typical cafe racer as a kid in the 1950s it was like being at the racetrack supping me pepsi all trying to startup for the next lap triumph Bsa and MV Augusta the real race was getting their bikes running
B4 the others got back. Whats changed fuel injection proper disc brakes racing tyres proper shocks electric ignition and fully sorted steering and suspension.
Best timeof the Day.When Corry was ont Box .
BTW no SS commandoes the RAF boys Leeds didnt bother mixing with Teddy Boys 😂keep up the good work cheerz from NZ
Never really fancied this style of bike, but watching this is making me rethink, great video 😊
It’s like deja vu! 😂 looks like the video image is perfect this time 👍
Seriously though, top work. Your videos are getting better and better.
Thanks Adam, I'm really trying 😅
@@UsernameKate and it’s working. The drone footage is brilliant.
Nice first ride review. Thanks love
GREAT TAKES WITH THE DRONE !!!!😮
Thank youuuuu
250 miles a day on my Thruxton RS would be about as much as I would want to do, and I have the nose fairing and a good tank bag to lean on.
Lovely scenery for pleasant ride ,
Great looking bike. i couldn't ride any bike with head down backside up,
Age is an issue and all the niggles that come with it ,
Nice camera shots ,
No-one else that I follow, sings, whoops and comments so full of joy whilst riding as you do. Keep it up, there's too many toobers who are so serious and thus not a pleasure to watch. And we watch UA-cam for pleasure mostly, don't we?
one of my fav bikes of all times nothing on the road to beat it looks great vid Kate
I haven’t ridden a Thruxton, but I’ve done some long tours on my BMW R1200S (including 425-mile days), which must be a similar riding position. I find that, from 50mph and more, the wind pressure on my upper body takes the weight off my wrists. Too much time in town traffic is the killer for me.
You have sold me on blagging a ride on a Thruxton though. 😊
Great video. Like the ' typically Triumph comment. Enjoyment of riding shines through.
Great vid 👍 Nice to see others discover and appreciate my local roads - enjoyable on any bike! I do this route regularly on my Harley Road King, Street Triple and Himalayan.
You had a really great day for a nice long country ride. 😃
great video, loving the drone footage beautiful countryside
Thanks John! 😁
@@UsernameKate 🏍 my current R NineT Option 719 ua-cam.com/video/XQB-KUos_kk/v-deo.html
Likewise thought the drone sequence was really good
@@stephenrice9497 think i'll be flying my R NineT down that road
Watched again, liked again.........much better this time, thanks.
Legend and thanks !
Hey great heartfelt review as usual. Mind ya north of 14 G is not exactly what I would call that reasonable for what you are getting. Now, thats one great sensual singing voice girl !! From now on we want sung reviews !!
Loved this video Kate! I'm looking at buying one tomorrow cheers
The videos keep getting better and better.. keep up the amazing work ❤
Lovely bike Kate , but at my age after 5 minutes of riding my wrist and back would give in, and I’d never be able to get off 😂😂😂, love the countryside views excellent, just like the Isle of Wight ( advert ) . Keep making these great videos 😊😊👍👍
I dig mine. RS 1200; have taken it to four track days, fun and a good bike.
Go Kate ! I would love to try the 1200 Thruxton , it sounds-great and like any 'Proper' Cafe' , looks fantastic as-well . I ride a cafe' TX650/700 , old like me and a fun 'seat-of-your-pants' bike to ride on roads like that . The key is to lock thighs/knees onto the tank and adjust your butt back/forwards to get the right upper-body angle . This allows more-relaxed arm-wrist-work and allows a lot of core-control over the bike . You won't need a Gym ! but I wouldn't be inclined to Tour on one, though I would if that's all I had . With 1200cc, you should almost be able to keep-up with an RE650 . Dave NZ
I owned the TFC Thruxton briefly. That one has trick engine components and very slightly more power than the RS version. The midrange shove was absolutely breathtaking. So swift and addictive.
This video makes me want another 😂
Another great vlog Kate looking forward to seeing it later wearing your leathers and your new swanky helmet and dark visor ride safe lovely.. love you lots 😂
Such great roads to test the Thruxton over. I was surprised that the Interceptor could be hustled along so well. Kudos to Mike for that. A great advert for the bike.
Higher bars for the Thruxton perhaps? Anyway, thanks for the test ride Kate, and I hope your speedy recovery continues.
Ok 👍👌 Kate
I wish the roads down south were as traffic free and beautiful as up there. Enjoyed watching, and the Thruxron looks like a great ike.
We try and get out during the week when the roads are a little quieter 😁
Nailed the scenery for this review, Kate!!! Also, I kinda like the old school gages and round headlight on this bike.
Keep in mind that the Speed Twin 1200 is very similar to the Thruxton and uses many of the same parts, but the riding position is in between the Thruxton and a Bonneville with top mounted bars.
Great ride Kate! You are really spoiled for roads/scenery in Yorkshire and the "Thruxton" seems to really relish those twistys. I actually prefer the lower bar style although my last 3 bikes have been "naked" and upright. The Triumph looks so good I'd almost swap my triple r lol. :>)
Absolutely spoiled with those roads!
There are so many good bikes out there from different manufacturers. Is there such a thing as a perfect bike? Every bike has its pros and cons. That said, the prices of bikes are getting as expensive as cars. How many people can afford a car and a new bike. Worried about the biking industry becoming less due to this. Certainly welcome more bikers and female bikers. Meet more interesting and a variety of people. Safe riding.
Gorgeous Kate rides a gorgeous bike in a gorgeous place!
Such a beautiful machine! If I bought this I would fit the front cowling ,as it really sets the bike of,
By the way Kate you can fit higher clip-ons to give a bit more upright position 😊
Have a 2011 model really enjoy the feel its a fine day tripper. Hass clubman style bars so not as aggressive as clip ons back pack is required for tool kit. extra sweater and rain gear. Or to strip down to.I have knocked off full day rides of up to 200 miles. Not a touring bike but getting started in AM and talking a few breaks doable.
I’ve ridden this bike enough to know it’s a real motorcycle; it’s something a Norton wanted to be when it grew up. Ergonomically, even though it’s more café than racer, I still wish it was more amendable to aftermarket “fixes” to make it a tad more (Speed Twinish?) comfortable.
ABM do comfort handle bar conversion kits if you wanted to lose the clip ons all together. 🙏
Love the very honest review. The things I don’t like are the riding position and vibrations at around 4K rpms. Agree that the steering is not as nimble but its planted in corners.
I have a 2019 Scrambler 1200 XC and my uncle is giving (!) me his 2014 Thruxton 900. I just love the look of these bikes. If I didn't like motocamping so much, I'd trade them both in for a Thrux RS. Great review!
I wanna do some village roads take me 125 out on a binge fest any recommendations guys , love the vid kate ,loving the drone effect , weather rather grim at mo , dying to get out lol
Double the price of the bike in front?.
Easy! And I thought it was a good advert for the 650 RE in front ❤
@@MsLizzylaw I was thinking the same , looked-like it was on rails (That Harris-Frame and a few upgrades maybe ?) Dave NZ
Great video Kate just bought a Bonneville 1200 and love the way the bike rides, my other road bike is a c2h zx10r a completely different animal. Keep up the good work
You can buy two interceptors by one thruxton. However, there are not such differences between them.
Or one GT650 with an 865-kit ( which is very-fast ) and still have thousands left-over .
Great video.
Nice to see you back in the saddle Kate, I say though it's a funny old life, I remember in the early seventies as a teenager how lot's of the young riders were ditching Brit bikes for the Japanese machines, me included. Just funny how it's gone full circle and the style of bike we had ditched back then are now in vogue again. Your Dad's not quite as old as me, but I bet he thinks along the same lines. P.S I would like to know what Mike thinks of the Enfield. Thank you.
Always comes full circle! Mike's enfield views will be up in the next few weeks! 😊
Reeled in 240 miles on my ‘17 Thruxton R, yesterday. I had an upgraded seat from Omega with a gel insert, otherwise I would have tapped out. Even on the better seat, for the last 20 miles, my 49-yr old rear end was over it. But a fun ride on a fun bike, nonetheless.
Hi a big thanks to Kate as I got a bit of discount from bike sure on my three bikes so I am going to pass on to you so treat your self OK
Great video would like a go on one. What camera's do you use. 😁
Such a beautiful bike
Classy start to an excellent video. Well done
Does the bike come with a complementary drip tray?!!
Don't know why more so called road testers never venture to the Yorkshire Dales/North Yorkshire. The roads there are stunning. I am spoiled because they're only a short ride away for me. Best time is early morning when the roads are quiet and before Plod sets up their mobile cash points.
Amazing aren't they! Lots of youtubers are down south which may well be why! It's about 1.5 hours for me to get here but soooo worth it.
Good to hear your first impressions Kate, those roads looked mega! How do you feel the Thruxton might compare to its rivals - Kawa Z900RS and Yam XSR900?
Theres a place in Pateley bridge sells amazing hot chocolates. The cafe at the bottom does nice pancakes. Put it in your fat nav!
My fat nav is ALWAYS ready for action
Answer to your question, Kate, how does the bike handle long distance work?
I have the Thruxton R, not the RS, but I'm guessing the ergonomics won't be radically different, (if at all).
Comfort wise, personally I dont have an issue. The clip ons may look the part, but they are on risers and that makes a huge difference.
I have leg injuries, left knee and hips, and while its nowhere near Gold Wing or GS comfort levels, I find it tolerable to say the least but other opinions may differ.
Biggest problem I encounter is luggage luggage.
I have a dual seat to allow the use of throw over panniers, and a tank bag, (Triumphs accessories).
Not the best but if you travel light and launder, not too bad.
I also fitted a supercharger, supplied supplied by TTS, makes it a bit more spicy, and one or two mods to compliment this addition.
The fairing is also surprisingly effective effective.
Thats about it really, hope thats helpfull.
Can I ask if you have the standard risers with the fairing as I went to Triumph West London yesterday and they said they wouldn’t fit them as will result in limited full range of motion and will fail the MOT 🤷♂️
@@supercrazysane I was given the same nonsense, Steven.
I did the fairing myself as the Triumph dealer wouldn't touch it. No issues whatsoever, and no impediment to the steering.
You do get a handlebar lowering kit as part of the fairing kit, but I didn't want to sacrifice the comfort so I didn't bother with it.
No problems with clearance or MOT test.
@@chrisbolton2500 thank you, really helpful. He told me there is now way to fit it properly (ie fitted to the top of the yolk with the pin (underneath) lined up. He said anyone fitting must be lowering the clips or pulling them in to at an angle to avoid hitting the fairing 🤷♂️
Interesting Interesting lol
Good video
Thanks
Thanks Kenneth! 😊
I could not change the mount Kate sorry I wanted to give you 20 quid as you saved me that amount
Don't worry dude! Just glad I could help 😁 thanks Kenneth!
2nd watch as requested… better than the first probably.
Give your man a nickname - suggest ‘The Ledge’ (no relation to Irish guitar bloke).
Love that drone opening, did you set the drone to track you on the ground or have Mike manually guide it?
Mike was controlling it 😁
@@UsernameKate thanks for your reply, I've not yet progressed to drones. Enough to learn with standard camera 📸 😂
You and me both! I'm lucky to have 'a mike' lol
@@UsernameKate I've got a 'Suzie' 😂
Hi Kate
I've just watched your Thruxton review again & now I want to buy one !
So, after everything you have said, you better have a good excuse for not owning one yourself 😀
They need to have a option to add up/down quick shifter.. shud be a option for every bike by now
Noice 🎉. Hold up, did you say wowsers? 😆
I may have 🤣🤣🤣
@@UsernameKate zoinks, should do a scooby doo wibble wobble vid transition 😁
Great singing 😊
Groundhog Day Kate ? Wasn't this video already here yesterday, or did it get deleted for some reason ? That aside, as you said, an approximate 100 BHP is plenty, as long as an engine is torquey. I had a Yamaha XJ900 shaft drive in the 1980's which had 97 BHP and never felt lacking. The tyres were a bit skinny back then though.
For some reason it uploaded in terrible quality, like Minecraft 🤣 even if it damages views, I wasn't having that mess on my channel lol
Wish you’d give the new Norton Commando’s a trial. Certainly sexy looking.
2023 (2nd Gen) Speed Twin 1200 is another option. Thruxton punch and handling with more comfort. Take one for a spin.
Who is that superstar on the bike in front?!? Rossi? Foggy?
I heard it was a legend 🤣
Great ride, but I can't stand seeing USD forks and gold ohlins on a retro - it just totally throws you out of the style I think. There are conventional fork and suspension setups that would have been nearly as good while looking far more authentic - I'm not sure why Triumph went with this setup.