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Triumph Thruxton

The Thruxton is the sportier, more athletic version of the Bonneville, in both looks and performance. It was originally handmade in 1965 for the purpose of endurance racing (its moniker comes from the track of the same name, where it won the top three spots in 1969). It’s now factory-made after being reintroduced in 2004 with modern components and a stock 96hp.

Maintaining its retro style, straight foundation line, and low weight, the Thruxton is a natural choice for anyone with café racer fever dreams. And if a solo-seater just doesn’t make practical sense, you can always go two-up with a new seat.

Triumph Thruxton 'Gullwing' cafe racer by Tamarit

Thruxton Gullwing X: A twist on classic café racer style

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Speed Read, 22 November 2020

A Ducati 848 that pays homage to the classic 750 SuperSport, a lean, mean and green Triumph Thruxton RS, and an easy-going…

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The best cafe racers, classics and minibikes from around the web

Custom Bikes Of The Week: 31 May, 2020

A sleek and sophisticated Thruxton from Massachusetts, a tiny BMW balance bike from the Netherlands, a rare Royal Enfield Interceptor up for…

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Custom 2006 Triumph Thruxton 900 cafe racer by Tamarit Motorcycles of Spain

50 not out: A Thruxton to celebrate Tamarit’s 50th build

Building a custom motorcycle isn’t exactly a walk in the park. But turning customization into a viable full-time business is even harder.…

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2015 Triumph Thruxton custom by FCR Original

Built to Shred: A 2015 Thruxton custom from FCR Original

Triumph’s previous generation air-cooled modern classics are true sleepers, with stacks of potential waiting to be unlocked. Pick up a neat secondhand…

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Textbook Refresh: Untitled upgrades the Triumph Thruxton 900

Textbook Refresh: Untitled upgrades the Thruxton 900

We’re usually all about high-end customs here, but not everyone has the budget to put an extreme machine in their garage. And…

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Phantom Blaze: The supercharged Triumph Thruxton R leading the Sultans of Sprint

The supercharged Thruxton leading the Sultans of Sprint

You’d imagine that a company called Mellow builds gentle retro roadsters, or laidback cruisers for old-timers. But that couldn’t be further from…

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Custom Triumph Thruxton R cafe racer by deBolex

The Right Stuff: A Triumph Thruxton R from deBolex

Calum Pryce-Tidd is one of the most methodical and thoughtful bike builders operating in Europe today. And his philosophy is spot on:…

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A Triumph Thruxton cafe racer with a street art vibe by Hands Bruechle

Skate or Die: A Triumph Thruxton With A Street Art Vibe

As someone who spent his teen years with a skateboard under his feet, I see parallels between the skate and custom bike…

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Brat style Triumph Thruxton by Kingston Custom

New Bike, Old School Charm: Kingston Custom’s Thruxton

Custom builders must breathe a sigh of relief when a customer drops off a brand new bike. Sure, old motorcycles are simpler…

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Modern Manx: Blacktrack Motors’ custom Thruxton

You don’t have to be in your 70s to be moved by the sight of a Norton Manx. It’s one of the…

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Zero Gravity: A lightweight Triumph Thruxton café racer by Bad Winners

Zero Gravity: Bad Winners’ lightweight Thruxton cafe

Triumph’s new Thruxton R is a knockout. Buy one, and you’re getting a drop-dead-gorgeous modern classic with the go to match the…

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