Triumph THRUXTON900 Café Racer, A Timeless Beauty

Ever since I have written about Royal Enfield Bullet Café Racer, I was wondering… rather doubting if there is any motorcycle manufacturing company in the world which can create a modern classic. I got up in the morning switched on my computer and I don’t know why just went on to Triumph website. There it was right on the homepage, Thruxton 900, a Modern Classic, which cleared all my doubts about who can create a motorcycle which can be a Modern Classic. Nobody can do it better than Triumph and Thruxton a Café Racer says it all what Triumph Motorcycles is capable of.

 Name of this sporty and genuine Café Racer is inspired by the race track which Triumph motorbikes have always ruled and Ton Up Boys of the 60s. For those who value retro motorcycling experience Thruxton is a treat. Triumph Thruxton 900 is powered by state of the art parallel twin 865 cc engine churning out 69 pc of pure thrilling power capable of providing the ecstasy of street racing and whiles its looks gives that feel of riding on a vintage motorbike. To bring the motorcycle to an abrupt halt Thruxton is fitted with 320mm floating front disc brakes and 255mm rear disc brakes gripped by Nissin 2 piston floating caliper. The Thruxton is priced at £6,699 OTR and is available in two colors presently, a Tornado Red/White Stripe and Jet Black/Gold Stripe

We all know and I don’t have to say it again that after sales services of Triumph is unmatched and unparallel.

Specifications: THRUXTON 900

Engine

Type Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 360 degree firing interval

Capacity 865cc

Bore/Stroke 90 x 68mm

Compression Ratio 9.9:1

Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI

Transmission

Final Drive X ring chain

Clutch Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox 5-speed

Cycle Parts

Frame Tubular steel cradle

Swingarm Twin-sided, tubular steel

Front Wheel 36-spoke, 18 x 2.5in, aluminum rim

Rear Wheel 40-spoke, 17 x 3.5in, aluminum rim

Front Tyre 100/90 18

Rear Tyre 130/80 R17

Front Suspension Kayaba 41mm forks with adjustable preload, 120mm travel

Rear Suspension Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload,

106mm rear wheel travel

Front Brakes Single 320mm floating disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper

Rear Brakes Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper

Dimensions

Length 2150mm (84.6in)

Width (Handlebars) 830mm (32.7in)

Height 1095mm (43.1in)

Seat Height 820mm (32.3in)

Wheelbase 1,490mm (56.7in)

Rake/Trail 27 degree/97mm

Dry Weight 230kg (506lbs)

Fuel Tank Capacity 16 litres (4.2 US gal)

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

Maximum Power 69PS / 68bhp / 51kW @ 7400 rpm

Maximum Torque 69Nm / 51ft.lbs @ 5800rpm

Well the story doesn’t end here. Triumph is planning to introduce a special edition of Thruxton which is a treat to watch, I bet your heart will miss a beat when you see it. It’s genuinely, authentically, truly and a complete a British classic. With a red powder coated frame, specially designed decals, a Crystal White body paint work with red sporty stripes from tank to tail and blacked out engine cases make Triumph ThruxtonSE a true winner.

My SPECIAL THANKS to Triumph for the Specifications and Pictures of the Motorcycle.