TRIUMPH Thruxton R Supercharged (2016-2017) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2016, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched two unique versions of the Thruxton 1200 R model to compete at Germany's 2016 Glemseck 101 motorcycle festival. One was named The White Bike, and the other was The Bulldog.

Both models used the same 1,200cc parallel-twin engine of the standard Thruxton but with an additional off-the-shelf Rotrex supercharger that increased the power output from 96 to 139 hp and torque from 112 to 157 Nm.

The bikes were different in the aesthetic department, where the white version was designed to resemble a Grand Prix motorcycle by packing a modified Daytona 675 fairing, and the Bulldog version kept the cafe racer style of the original Thruxton.

Compared to the standard model, the special machines were fitted with a supercharger, an intercooler, and a blow-off valve for more power and torque, a modified and uprated wet multi-plate assist clutch, a six-speed transmission, Thunderbird injectors, and a custom fuel ignition map.

The 2016 Triumph Thruxton R Supercharged featured a modified Daytona 675 race fairing, a traditional Triumph-inspired blue and white paint scheme, a MotoGP braced swingarm, custom instruments with an integrated boost gauge, color-matched Ohlins shocks, and a hand-built exhaust system with GP-styled mufflers.

As for the power figures, the 2016 Triumph Thruxton R Supercharged had installed a 1,200cc four-stroke liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with a supercharger in charge, boasting 139 hp and 157 Nm.