I think I just need a carbureted one and a RS to complete the lineup? Just kidding. Hopefully Brooke (Brooklands green) can find a new partner who will cherish her forever. I can only keep one in the garage longterm. Triumph built incredible machines and I have loved my experience on all the thruxtons (just haven’t been on a RS and maybe a TFC one day. 

Both are amazing rides with their own personalities. When I am on the 900 I just feel like she is a very well mannered bigger but athletic girl that wants to cruise. When I go over some joints or have to brake hard, that’s when Brooke’s weight and inferior shocks really makes me feel unsure about her. Even the Arrow exhaust note on her is well mannered while still pretty loud. 


The R (unnamed yet) with her rev-happy engine constantly tempts me to go faster than I should on most roads. I will think of a name once we get better acquainted as she has only been on one 50mile date with me. Never did I at any point feel unconfident about her shocks and brakes, what an improvement. The Vance and Hines constantly sounds angry and unruly. 

Oh how wish I could keep both! Well I could but then I might not have a wife after that. 





Thruxton 900 and Thruxton R