[smokeizfire]

I own a Hyosung GV250(cruiser). I love cruisers. Especially my 250. She has been so good to me, so far. We’re even having a better relationship on the highway. It’s crazy because she and I thought we weren’t ready for that until maybe a year after we married. Well, I thought once I get tired of her I would move on to a bigger cruiser, however, this other girl has caught my eye, in a very serious way. Her name is Thruxton.

She’s a beauty, isn’t she?

I went to Triumph the other day to see her in person. Wow. Aww struck! I sat on her and she didn’t feel not nearly as awkward as any of the modern sport bikes….like the Ninja, R6, GTR250, etc. Oh my goodness! I really love this bike. Something out of WW I or II, the look of it is. Man, I thought I would go cruiser forever. The Yamaha V-Star was on the top of the list as the next choice up, but……. Talk about a change of heart.

[Sangria7]

LOL – you know what they say – “the heart wants what the heart wants”

[Anonymous]

This is the bike I got, it was only imported to the US in 2000 and 2001.

It has less power than the thruxton, at 650 ccs as opposed to the 880 odd but that can be a good thing. It ALSO has a proper center stand, dual carbs, a tach, a clock, and a trip meter. And it’s way more of an authentic triumph than the new triumph.

OH AND it has electronic start of course but also has a KICKSTART for the awesome factor. The only downside is they’re a little hard to find – but you can usually get one for less than 5 grand.

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/kawasaki_w650/index.html – here’s a review.

AND

Bonneville vs. W650:
http://www.realclassic.co.uk/triumph04032200.html

[shaggles]

The Thruxton is a very cool bike.

[dcJohn]

That is one gorgeous bike! I’ve still got several years ahead of me on the Versys, but I have a strong hunch that my next bike is going to be a Triumph. They’ve just got so many compelling bikes… the Bonneville is a classic (though I’d probably lean toward the HD Sportster in that category), the Thruxton is a beautiful bike that seems in a class by itself, the Daytona is a rare example of a sportsbike with character, and the Street Triple just seems like the ultimate hooligan bike.

I’m just hoping that, by the time I’m ready for my next bike, Triumph will have settled any lingering questions about reliability and will have updated some of their tech (e.g. get rid of the dual carbs and go to EFI).

[IanC]

All Triumphs for 2009 have EFI, even the Bonneville, she now has fake carbs.

[Anonymous]

The Thruxton is sweet. Check out Triumphrat.net for some great photos and Thrux advice and content. Be forewarned, if you go there, you will end up on a Triumph I have an ’08 Bonnie. Lots of fun!

[smokeizfire]

From the Scrambler all the way up to the Rocket III have distinctive characteristics about themselves. Even the new “Bonnie’s” stand out amongst themselves. I think the Japanese should take notes. The only noticeable differences in most of their makes and models is engine size. Besides that, if there is something to tell them apart, it is very subtle. Triumph seem to try to satisfy the motorcycle community by offering a stake in most categories on 2 wheels. Thumbs up for them!

HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS

[Rab]

Modern Triumph motorcycles are as reliable as any and if you’re in any doubt, they come with a *two* year unlimited mileage warranty.

The Bonneville family are thoroughly modern motorcycles, they just look retro. They are switching to EFI (for the 2009 model year in the USA) to meet the new Euro emissions standards, although personally, I like carbs.

I put 25,000 trouble free miles on a Bonneville. They’re great, high-quality bikes and, like a Harley, are an experience, not just a motorcycle.

[Rab]

http://www.chuckhawks.com/bonneville_sportster_w650.htm

[Dagger]

That’s one thing I have always liked about the Triumph bikes.. Through the years they’ve maintained the same basic look and style.. So even today you can get a modern bike that still has that old school look to it.. I think I’ll always be a cruiser guy but I definitely would love to get a Triumph as a second bike to just go out and have some fun on…

I just want to make it out of this life alive…

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