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I'm not much of a Triumph fanboi,but I do quite like the look of this.

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It's too faux 1960s looking for me, which is massively hypocritical of me, because if any of the Japanese manufacturers made a bike that looked as 1980s as that looks 1960s I'd be buying a new bike.
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I like how it looks, but I bet it's torture to ride.
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KungFooBob wrote: Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:01 pm I like how it looks, but I bet it's torture to ride.
I don't think you're meant to ride it, it looks like a show pony.
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I'd rather...

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That's horrible, really horrible.
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KungFooBob wrote: Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:01 pm I like how it looks, but I bet it's torture to ride.
Not tried that model, but I had a go on the original 'new' Thruxton when it came out first. Bars were way too low for comfort.
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It looks quite muscular and purposeful. It reminds me a bit of the 595 that a mates pal was riding when 3 of us went to Le Mans. That was fun to ride for 10 minutes.
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Is the OP the standard bike?

Apparently the 1200 Speed Twin is great - Nidge has got one I think?

EDIT: This one. Very similar to the Thruxton underneath I think, but actually rideable.

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KungFooBob wrote: Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:21 pm I'd rather...

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I like it. But then I really enjoyed owning my older Thruxton. Those Triumph twins make a great soundtrack to ride along to...

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Taipan wrote: Mon Jan 31, 2022 4:07 pm I like it. But then I really enjoyed owning my older Thruxton. Those Triumph twins make a great soundtrack to ride along to...

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That plate looks close to KNOB DOG,which given the bike is dog dick red is quite fitting. 8-)
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Potter wrote: Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:38 am I don't like 60's looking bikes, nor 1970's looking Italian bikes.
That look of an engine with a park bench sat on top doesn't do it for me.

I bought the RE Interceptor because it was cheap for a great package and there is enough chrome and style to make it look nice(ish) in a BSA Gold Star style kind of way, but there isn't much else that tempts me
You should post more about the RE (instead of political wank ;) ) as i really like it, as an idea/concept. I was always impressed with how well @Couchy got on with his and how it went.
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Potter wrote: Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:38 am I don't like 60's looking bikes, nor 1970's looking Italian bikes.
I do kinda like the Thruxton and the Speed Twin....in fact I really like the look of the Thruxton, but I know it'd kill all of my joints :D I love the V7 Guzzi's too.

Thing is though, I've (nominally at least :lol: ) got some actual 60's bikes in the garage. Buying an RE or a Thruxton or whatever would make me one of those old boys who thinks bike styling peaked in 1971.
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Mr. Dazzle wrote: Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:13 am but I know it'd kill all of my joints :D
*Harry Enfield mode.....At your age,young man,at your age? :wtf:
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Skub wrote: Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:16 am
Mr. Dazzle wrote: Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:13 am but I know it'd kill all of my joints :D
*Harry Enfield mode.....At your age,young man,at your age? :wtf:
Even as a 17 year old I didn't like clip-ons and high pegs. I actually converted my Honda CB-1 to renthals. I think it's cause I've got a really out of proportion torso/leg ratio :lol:

I find my CBR600 borderline, anything more than that is an effort. I couldn't ride my 996 for more than about an hour without serious discomfort.

The Bonnie actually has proper low clip-ons and high pegs, I would get rid of them but everything else about that bike is already a ballache so they can stay.