Living in Australia, the wide open spaces are always beckoning. My previous ride, a Multistrada 1200 S Touring was well- suited to covering big distances across various types of roads and terrains.
Changing to the Thruxton 1200 R was a “heart over head” decision and a bit of a risk.
However, I have just completed a 5 day, 2500+ km trip and am pleased to say, it held up well up to this kind of ride, with the proviso being The addition of a few key accessories.
They include- the raised height clip-ons (not the ones that come with the fairing option) - factory heated grips - cruise control - 17 tooth countershaft sprocket for easier cruising- Triumph leather panniers and tank bag. NB. The plastic waterproof covers for the panniers collect water and need drain holes.
My riding companion was my son, a motor journalist who was writing a story on the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Grand Tour. When the roads were twisty / mountainous he would ask to swap bikes and I had trouble getting my Triumph back, at least until the weather deteriorate.
As usual, it was the Thruxton that attracted the bulk of the attention from other bikers and others folks, when we stopped.
After riding one day with a couple of hours cold rain and high wind, I had a stiff sore neck, but otherwise the riding position was fine for my 60 yrs and 178cm frame.
i plan to add a radiator guard and an engine guard protector. and I need to sort out weatherproofing the panniers though I am loathe to change to the modern style black plastic Triumph ones if I can avoid it.
i would be interested to hear about other Thruxton riders‘ touring experiences.
regards,
Bmac60
Changing to the Thruxton 1200 R was a “heart over head” decision and a bit of a risk.
However, I have just completed a 5 day, 2500+ km trip and am pleased to say, it held up well up to this kind of ride, with the proviso being The addition of a few key accessories.
They include- the raised height clip-ons (not the ones that come with the fairing option) - factory heated grips - cruise control - 17 tooth countershaft sprocket for easier cruising- Triumph leather panniers and tank bag. NB. The plastic waterproof covers for the panniers collect water and need drain holes.
My riding companion was my son, a motor journalist who was writing a story on the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Grand Tour. When the roads were twisty / mountainous he would ask to swap bikes and I had trouble getting my Triumph back, at least until the weather deteriorate.
As usual, it was the Thruxton that attracted the bulk of the attention from other bikers and others folks, when we stopped.
After riding one day with a couple of hours cold rain and high wind, I had a stiff sore neck, but otherwise the riding position was fine for my 60 yrs and 178cm frame.
i plan to add a radiator guard and an engine guard protector. and I need to sort out weatherproofing the panniers though I am loathe to change to the modern style black plastic Triumph ones if I can avoid it.
i would be interested to hear about other Thruxton riders‘ touring experiences.
regards,
Bmac60
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