2007 Triumph Thruxton 900 Review

The Thruxton 900 is such a faithful version of those often home-built, sixties racers - with adjustable front and rear suspension, aluminium rims and floating front disc - and takes its name from the rare and near mythic racing Triumphs of that era.

For 2007, the Thruxton has a revised stripe decal on the tank and seat cowl, a black engine with polished and lacquered covers, colour matched mudguards and a new Tornado Red paint scheme.

With its perfectly proportioned, evocative silhouette the Thruxton is a truly beautiful machine. It captures the very essence of the café racer look – the short-style front mudguard, rakish clip-on handlebars, distinctive seat hump and Spartan elegance – and matches it to exhilarating, fluid performance. Its 865cc air-cooled twin cylinder power plant is the most powerful of Triumph’s twin-cylinder line up. Wrapping the motor is a precisely crafted chassis that inspires confidence; its harder edge delivering real sporting character. The sturdy, preload adjustable 41mm telescopic forks and twin rear shocks give superb suspension action and compliance. A fully floating 320mm front disc and twin-piston brake caliper provide powerful, but sensitive, braking performance.

This is a bike that really involves the rider. The handling has plenty of feel with damping tuned for a sportier ride and pre-load adjustable front and rear suspension.
 
The Triumph Thruxton. Classic style of the sixties mixed seamlessly with a modern attitude.

SPECS

ENGINE

Type: Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 360º firing interval
Capacity: 865cc
Bore/Stroke: 90 x 68mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel System: Twin carburettors with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters
Ignition: Digital–inductive type

TRANSMISSION

Primary Drive: Gear
Final Drive: X ring chain
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox: 5-speed

CYCLE PARTS

Frame: Tubular steel cradle
Swingarm: Twin-sided, tubular steel
Wheels:

• Front: 36-spoke 18 x 2.5in
• Rear: 40-spoke 17 x 3.5in

Tyres:

• Front: 100/90 18
• Rear: 130/80 R 17

Suspension:

• Front: 41mm forks with adjustable preload
• Rear: Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload

Brakes:

• Front: Single 320mm floating disc, 2 piston calipers
• Rear: Single 255mm disc, 2 piston calipers

DIMENSIONS

Length: 2150mm (84.6in)
Width (Handlebars): 695mm (27.4in)
Height: 1095mm (43.1in)
Seat Height: 790mm (31.1in)
Wheelbase: 1490mm (56.7in)
Rake/Trail: 27º/97mm
Weight(Dry): 205kg (451lbs)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.6 litres (4.4 gal US)

PERFORMANCE (MEASURED AT CRANKSHAFT TO DIN 70020)

Maximum Power: 70PS (69bhp) at 7200rpm
Maximum Torque: 72Nm (53ft.lbf) at 6400rpm