2016 Thruxton First Ride Impressions

[Johnv]

I picked up my new Competition green Thruxton last week. As luck would have it, it's been raining ever since. But there was one day that started with sun and very cool 5°C temps. I dressed warmly and off I went. I've been riding fully faired BMW RT's for the past fifteen years so this took a little getting used to. I never test rode the Thruxton before buying it. The looks is what sold me on it.
I find the riding position comfortable and the suspension quite good. Not as comfortable as a touring bike but it was what I had expected. The wind blast keeps me upright and keeps the weight off my wrists. I can't exceed 4000 rpm for thr first 450 kms, but I can tell I'm really going to like the engine. Smooth, vibration free and quite powerful. The clutch lever and throttle feel light. The gearbox shifts nicely. I love the sound it makes. The green paint also looks beautiful in the sun.
One thing that happened at the end of my ride, the shifting linkage became unhooked after the bolt holding the front swivel joint on the shifting linkage backed out. I was unable to change gears. I was only one street from home. I coasted to a stop and had a look. Luckily I hadn't lost any parts. I threaded the bolt back on finger tight and made it back home. I put some loctite on the bolt and tightened it back up. Thruxton owners might want to keep an eye on these bolts.
I can't wait for nicer weather so I can put some serious mileage on this bike. Really liking it so far.
John

 

[Rocky]

 

[Trumpetlad]

well done and congratulations on the new bike johnv.
I am on the brink of purchasing the very same bike, same colour, and will most likely be doing it in the next few weeks.
here in Australia at the moment, triumph are offering a free fairing if purchased before the end of May.

 

[DaveM]

well done and congratulations on the new bike johnv.
I am on the brink of purchasing the very same bike, same colour, and will most likely be doing it in the next few weeks.
here in Australia at the moment, triumph are offering a free fairing if purchased before the end of May.

Be sure to keep us updated how this goes and don't forget to po0st pics once you do have it.

 

[Trumpetlad]

i picked mine up last Saturday, and have only done approximately 1000kms, and had the first service on Thursday.
I love it and cant stay off of it i added the pillion foot pegs and brown comfort seat.
it is the smoothest triumph that I have ever ridden.
here 'tis

 

[triumph david]

 

[dynajohn]

Johnv I bought my 2016 ThruxtonR in January. Saw it for the first time at the Barbour vintage days event in Alabama last fall. I spent half a day hanging out at the Triumph tent making a nuisance of myself talking to staff, taking pictures and sitting on all the Thruxtons on display. By the time I left I had made up my mind to buy a green Thruxton like yours but I ultimately decided on the R model. Like you I never rode the bike before buying, I just loved the way it looks. Could not be more pleased with my choice. Once you finish the run in and can fully utilize the motor I promise you will be even more impressed. This is a day long bike for me, for longer trips I ride my 2016 R1200RT. For pure fun you can't beat the Thruxton.

John