TRIUMPH Thruxton Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 2019, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton TFC, a cafe racer special edition machine built to embody the pinnacle of custom Triumph design with high performance, technology, engineering, and design levels.

The TFC model was made in only 750 units sold worldwide and was the most exclusive modern classic machine. The bike featured TFC badging, gold detailed instrument faces, and an individually numbered plaque on the top yoke. Each motorcycle was unique and never repeated.

In addition, every Thruxton TFC customer received a special, tailor-made TFC handover pack unique to their motorcycle, with a numbered letter signed by Triumph's CEO Nick Bloor. They also received a custom-built book and a TFC bike cover.

In the visual department, the bike packed a round headlight integrated into a beautifully-shaped cowl with a small windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, a side stand, and black-finished wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 43 mm inverted adjustable Ohlins fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and twin fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorbers with 120 mm wheel travel on the rear, offering excellent handling.

As for power, the 2019 Triumph Thruxton TFC had its soul brought to life by a 1,200cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 109 hp at 8,000 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 4,850 rpm.

In 2016, the Thruxton 900 was superseded by the Thruxton 1200 and 1200R. Both machines featured the same cafe racer style but were fitted with a larger 1,200cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine.

The difference between the two models was in the suspension department, where the standard version was fitted with a conventional cartridge-type fork and fixed brake calipers. In contrast, the R version featured Ohlins shock absorbers and Brembo calipers with floating brake discs.

Compared to the earlier models, both motorcycles were fitted with modern technology, such as Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), traction control, and a ride-by-wire system that offered three riding modes: Sport, Road, and Rain.

In the visual department, the R version was similar to the earlier 900 model, packing standard features, such as a round headlight, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with reversed-cone silencers, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the suspension department, the bike packed a 43 mm fully adjustable Showa fork on the front and fully adjustable twin Ohlins shock absorbers on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The braking power was handled by two 310 mm floating discs with four-piston Brembo calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R had its heartbeat set by a 1,200cc four-stroke liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 96 hp at 6,750 rpm and 113 Nm (83 lb-ft) torque at 4,950 rpm.

It all started with the Triumph Thruxton 900, a cafe racer-styled motorcycle powered by a parallel-twin engine. The bike debuted in 2004 at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England, and continued production until 2016, when it was superseded.

In 2016, the Triumph Thruxton 900 was superseded by the Thruxton 1200 and 1200 R, a cafe racer machine with a similar style but a larger water-cooled 1200cc engine. The standard Thruxton had a conventional fork and fixed braking discs, while the R version had Ohlins suspensions and Brembo calipers with floating discs.

Both machines were fitted with modern technology, such as Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), traction control, and a ride-by-wire system with three riding modes: Sport, Road, and Rain.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight with the instruments mounted on top, a single seat, side-mounted rear shock absorbers, a dual exhaust system with reversed-cone silencers, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's backbone was a tubular steel cradle frame with an aluminum swingarm. On the front, it packed a 41 mm cartridge-type Kayaba fork with 120 mm wheel travel and twin preload-adjustable Kayaba shocks on the rear.

In the performance department, the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200 had installed underneath its fuel tank a 1,200cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered 96 hp at 6,750 rpm and 112 Nm (83 lb-ft) torque at 4,650 rpm.

In 2016, Triumph 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 machines packed the same 1,200cc parallel-twin engine of the standard Thruxton but with an additional off-the-shelf Rotrex supercharger that increased power from 96 to 139 hp and torque from 112 to 157 Nm.

The 2016 Triumph Thruxton R Supercharged "The Bulldog" featured a cafe racer style like the original Thruxton and was powered by the same 1,200cc parallel-twin engine as the standard R version but with an additional supercharger that enhanced power and torque.

In addition to the supercharger, The Bulldog received a six-speed transmission with a modified and uprated wet multi-plate assist clutch, Thunderbird injectors, and a custom fuel ignition map.

In the aesthetic department, The Bulldog featured a custom black and red color scheme, a smoothed rear end, a hand-built dash, LED front lights, black-finished wheels, a comfort rider seat, a MotoGP braced swingarm, and a custom-made exhaust system with twin single pipes.

As for the power figures, the 2016 Triumph Thruxton R Supercharged "The Bulldog" had its soul brought to life by the same 1,200cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine as the standard R version, delivering 139 hp and 157 Nm.

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.

In 2016, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton 900, a cafe racer-styled motorcycle updated with many state-of-the-art modern technologies and manufactured for a modern ride.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was similar to previous models, packing standard features, such as a round headlight with the instruments mounted on top, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The suspension department featured a 41 mm preload-adjustable Kayaba fork on the front and twin side-mounted Kayaba preload-adjustable Kayaba shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 310 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 255 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, delivering optimum stopping power.

The 2016 Triumph Thruxton 900 had its soul brought to life by an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 69 hp with maximum strength at 7,400 rpm and 69 Nm (51 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.

The bike's engine worked in tandem with a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and sent all the power to the rear through a final chain drive.

The 2016 Triumph Thruxton 900 was available in Diablo Red with Lunar Silver, Matt Pacific Blue, and Jet Black liveries and came with an MSRP of $9,400.

The Triumph Thruxton 900 was a cafe racer-styled motorcycle powered by a parallel-twin engine. It was manufactured in 2004 at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England, until 2016, when it was superseded.

In 2016, the Triumph Thruxton 900 was superseded by the Thruxton 1200 and 1200 R, a cafe racer machine with a similar style but a larger water-cooled 1200cc engine. The standard Thruxton had a conventional fork and fixed braking discs, while the R version had Ohlins suspensions and Brembo calipers with floating discs.

As classic as they look, both machines were fitted with modern technology like Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), traction control, and a ride-by-wire system with three riding modes: Sport, Road, and Rain.

In the visual department, the bike had standard features, such as a round headlight with the instruments mounted on top, a single seat, side-mounted rear shock absorbers, a dual exhaust system with reversed-cone silencers, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built on a tubular steel cradle frame with an aluminum swingarm. On the front, it packed a 41 mm cartridge-type Kayaba fork with 120 mm wheel travel and twin preload-adjustable Kayaba shocks on the rear.

As for the power figures, the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200 had installed underneath its fuel tank a 1,200cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered 96 hp at 6,750 rpm and 112 Nm (83 lb-ft) torque at 4,650 rpm.

In 2015, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton 900 Ace Special Edition, a machine celebrating the link between Triumph and the famous Ace Cafe synonymous with motorcycle history.

In the visual department, the special edition motorcycle packed several modifications, including a unique paint and decal scheme, a sculpted Oxblood custom seat, a detachable passenger seat cover, authentic bar end mirrors, and a handlebar plaque.

Besides that, the bike was fitted with the same standard features as the base model, including a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a single seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, side-mounted rear shocks, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

The 900 Ace model shared the same suspension system as the base model, with a 41 mm preload-adjustable telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted preload-adjustable shock on the rear, offering optimum handling.

The braking power was retained from the standard version, with a 320 mm floating disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

As for the power figures, the 2015 Triumph Thruxton 900 Ace Special Edition had its soul brought to life by an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 68 hp at 7,400 rpm and 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.

The Triumph Thruxton was a series of British-made motorcycles powered by a parallel-twin air-cooled engine and with a sports styling. The bike debuted in 2004 and was manufactured until 2016 at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England.

In the aesthetic department, the bike packed the same features as the previous model. It also packed standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a front cowl, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a dual exhaust system, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

In 2014, the British motorcycle manufacturer released the Triumph Thruxton 900, a cafe racer-styled motorcycle that offered a classic style with modern technologies. The 60s style paint scheme and race stripes added to its character.

In the performance department, the 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 had installed between its wheels an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 62 hp with maximum strength at 7,400 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

The engine was coupled to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch linked to the rear wheel through a final X-ring chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 185 kph (115 mph).

From top speed to a complete stop, the bike relied on a 320 mm floating disc coupled to a dual-piston Nissin caliper on the front and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston Nissin caliper on the rear.

In 2013, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton 900, a cafe racer-styled machine powered by a twin-cylinder air-cooled engine. The bike debuted in 2004 and continued production until 2016 with minor modifications.

In the visual department, the bike was similar to the previous model, except for a front headlight cowl. It also packed standard features, such as a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a dual exhaust system, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the handling department, the bike packed a tubular steel cradle frame with a 41 mm preload-adjustable Kayaba fork on the front and twin preload-adjustable Kayaba shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 320 mm floating disc coupled to a dual-piston Nissin caliper on the front and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston Nissin caliper on the rear.

The 2013 Triumph Thruxton 900 had installed underneath its fuel tank an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 62 hp with maximum strength at 7,400 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

The bike's power was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch linked to the rear wheel through a final X-ring chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 185 kph (115 mph).

The Triumph Thruxton was a range of British-made motorcycles with a cafe racer style powered by a parallel-twin air-cooled engine. The Thruxton 900 debuted in 2004 and was manufactured at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England.

In 2012, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton 900, a naked motorcycle in its ninth year of production. Over its production period, the bike received only a significant modification in the form of a fuel injection system.

In the visual department, the bike was similar to the previous models, packing the same standard features, such as a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a dual exhaust system with reversed-cone mufflers, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built on a tubular steel cradle frame with a 41 mm preload-adjustable Kayaba fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and twin preload-adjustable Kayaba shock absorbers on the rear with 106 mm wheel travel.

As for the braking power, the bike packed a 320 mm floating disc coupled to a dual-piston Nissin caliper on the front and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston Nissin caliper on the rear, offering optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 2012 Triumph Thruxton 900 had installed an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine that delivered 69 hp at 7,400 rpm and 69 Nm (51 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.

The Triumph Thruxton was a series of British-made motorcycles powered by a parallel-twin air-cooled engine in a sports package. The Thruxton name was first used on a hand-built motorcycle that competed in endurance racing in the mid-1960s and was later revived in the 2000s.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight with the instruments mounted on top, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

The 2011 Triumph Thruxton had installed underneath its fuel tank an 865cc four-stroke air-cooled parallel-twin engine with an electronic fuel injection system in charge, boasting 68 hp with maximum strength at 7,400 rpm and 69 Nm (51 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.

The bike was built on a tubular steel cradle frame with a 41 mm adjustable Kayaba fork on the front and dual adjustable side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 320 mm floating disc tied to a dual-piston Nissin caliper on the front and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston Nissin caliper on the rear, delivering optimum stopping power.

The Triumph Thruxton was a series of British motorcycles that debuted in 2004 and continued production until 2016. The bike had a parallel-twin air-cooled engine between the wheels and delivered a sports styling.

In 2010, the British motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Triumph Thruxton 900, a cafe racer-styled machine in its seventh year of production. The bike was manufactured at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England, and featured the same specifications as previous models, except for a fuel injection system.

The bike's appearance was characterized by a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a dual exhaust system with a reversed cone muffler on each side, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 41 mm preload-adjustable Kayaba fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and preload-adjustable twin Kayaba shocks on the rear with 106 mm wheel travel.

As for the braking system, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 320 mm floating disc coupled to a dual-piston Nissin caliper on the front and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston Nissin caliper on the rear.

In the performance department, the 2010 Triumph Thruxton 900 had its soul brought to life by an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 68 hp at 7,400 rpm and 69 Nm (51 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.

In 2009, alongside the base model, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton SE, a symbolic piece of machinery that featured a Crystal White paint scheme with a red stripe.

The 2009 SE model was available in a Crystal White color scheme with a red stripe from the new front headlight cowl through the fuel tank and all the way to the rear passenger seat cover. In addition, the bike featured a red-finished frame, polished wire-spoke wheels, and shiny chromed silencers.

Besides that, the SE model packed the same standard features as the previous model, with a round headlight, a single seat with a pillion seat cover, dual side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

For suspension, the bike packed a 41 mm preload-adjustable telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted shock absorbers with adjustable preload, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The bike's wheels were fitted with a 320 mm floating disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear, providing optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 2009 Triumph Thruxton 900 SE had its heartbeat set by an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 69 hp at 7,250 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 5,750 rpm.

The Triumph Thruxton was a series of British-made motorcycles powered by a parallel-twin air-cooled engine and with a sports styling. The bike debuted in 2004 and was manufactured until 2016 at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England.

In 2009, the British motorcycle maker released the Triumph Thruxton 900, a cafe racer-styled machine with no extra modifications. It packed the same specifications as the previous model.

The bike was fitted with standard features, including a round headlight on the front with instruments mounted on top, a one-piece seat with a passenger seat cover, a dual exhaust system with an inverted cone muffler on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The 2009 motorcycle featured three color schemes meant to deliver a distinctive look: Jet Black with a gold stripe, Tornado Red with a white stripe, and Aluminum Silver with a red line.

Between the wheels, the 2009 Triumph Thruxton 900 had installed an 865cc four-stroke two-cylinder air-cooled engine with two carburetors in charge, boasting 69 hp at 7,250 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 5,750 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch linked to the rear wheel through a final X-ring chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 185 kph (115 mph).

In 2008, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton 900, a classic-looking machine with a cafe racer style. The bike was in its fifth year of production and featured the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any modifications.

Aesthetically, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight, a teardrop-style fuel tank, a single seat with a pillion seat cover, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, a side stand, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's backbone was a tubular steel cradle frame, packing a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the Braking department, the motorcycle packed a 310 mm disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 2008 Triumph Thruxton 900 had installed underneath its fuel tank an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine managed by two carburetors, delivering an output power of 70 hp with a peak force at 7,200 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 6,400 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission, changing gears through a wet multi-plate clutch, spinning the rear wheel through a final chain drive, and pushing the motorcycle to 185 kph (115 mph).

In 2008, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton 900, a classic-looking machine with a cafe racer style. The bike was in its fifth year of production and came with the same package as the previous model without any modifications.

In the visual department, the bike had standard features, such as a round headlight, a teardrop-style fuel tank, a single seat with a pillion seat cover, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, a side stand, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built on a tubular steel cradle frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and twin shock absorbers on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The bike's wheels were fitted with a 310 mm disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear, offering optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 2008 Triumph Thruxton 900 had its soul brought to life by an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine fed by two carburetors, delivering an output power of 70 hp with a peak force at 7,200 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 6,400 rpm.

The engine worked in tandem with a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch, spinning the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 185 kph (115 mph).

The Triumph Thruxton was a series of British-made motorcycles powered by a parallel-twin air-cooled engine in a sports package. The name Thruxton was first used on a hand-built machine in the 1960s and later revived in the 2000s.

In 2007, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton 900, a cafe racer-styled machine in its fourth year of production. The 2007 model came with several visual modifications.

The bike featured a revised stripe decal on the tank and passenger seat cover, a black-finished engine with polished and lacquered covers, color-matched fenders, and a new Tornado Red color scheme.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight with the instruments mounted on top, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, a dual exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 2007 Triumph Thruxton 900 had its soul brought to life by an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine managed by two carburetors, delivering 69 hp at 6,400 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 6,400 rpm.

The engine power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a final X-ring chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 185 kph (115 mph).

In 2006, the British motorcycle manufacturer released the Triumph Thruxton 900, a cafe racer-styled motorcycle that debuted in 2004. The 2006 machine came in the same shape and form as the previous model without any modifications.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight with the instruments mounted on top, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a tubular steel cradle frame with a 41 mm adjustable telescopic fork on the front and dual adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking power relied on a single 320 mm floating disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 2006 Triumph Thruxton 900 had installed underneath its fuel tank an 865cc four-stroke two-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered 69 hp at 7,200 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 6,400 rpm.

The power from the engine was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a final X-ring chain drive, pushing the machine to a top speed of 185 kph (115 mph).

The Triumph Thruxton was a series of British machines powered by a parallel-twin engine mounted in a sports package. The bike was named after the Thruxton Circuit, a race track in Hampshire, where the maker won the top three places in the Thruxton 500-mile endurance race.

The first bike that used the name was the Thruxton Bonneville, a limited production hand-built racer that debuted in 1965. The bike was manufactured by the Triumph Engineering factory race shop in Meriden.

In 2005, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton, a cafe racer-style machine based on the Bonneville platform. The bike had the same visual, technical, and performance specifications as the previous model, except for new Racing Yellow and Caspian Blue color schemes.

The bike had standard features in the visual department, such as a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 2005 Triumph Thruxton 900 had its heartbeat set by an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine fed by twin carburetors, delivering 70 hp at 7,200 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 6,400 rpm.

The engine power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch linked to the rear wheel through a final X-ring chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 185 kph (115 mph).

The Triumph Thruxton was a series of British-made motorcycles powered by a parallel-twin air-cooled engine in a sports package. The Thruxton name was first used on a hand-built motorcycle that competed in endurance racing in the mid-1960s and was later revived in the 2000s.

In 2004, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thruxton 900, a bike manufactured at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England. The bike was powered by an air-cooled engine derived from the company's Bonneville model.

In addition, the bike received cafe racer modifications such as rear set footrests, a small fly screen, analog instruments, dual reversed-cone silencers, and a passenger seat cowl. From 2004 to 2008, the Thruxton 900 carburated models were manufactured at the Hinckley factory.

In the visual department, the motorcycle had standard features, such as a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a single seat with a pillion seat cover, side-mounted shocks, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built on a tubular steel cradle frame with a 41 mm adjustable fork on the front and adjustable twin shock absorbers on the rear with chromed springs.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2004 Triumph Thruxton 900 had installed an 865cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 70 hp at 7,200 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 6,400 rpm.

The Triumph Thruxton is probably one of the most representative face-racers out there, a true benchmark upon which others are judged. Based on the glorious Bonneville platform, but sporting the unique, ageless lines of the late 60's, the 2003 Thruxton carries on the retro heritage.

Laced wheels, a tuck and roll stitched seat with a bulbous rear cowl, megaphone silencers, low bars and chromed accents emanate a retro vibe that's really hard to resist.