After two decades, the curtain is closing on the Triumph Thruxton, but to give a fitting farewell to the iconic cafe racer, the British have developed an exclusive Final Edition. To give you a unique opportunity to own a piece of motorcycle history.
When a model is taken out of production, this is often done with the silent drum, but Triumph was of the opinion that the Thruxton deserved much more than that, and that going out with a Big Bang would be much more appropriate. According to Triumph, an exclusive and dazzlingly beautiful motorcycle with impressive performance, capabilities and a timeless style and we largely agree with that.
The Thruxton Final Edition is based on the Thruxton RS and has the same underlying specifications, but equipped with exclusive – and if we say so ourselves – beautiful Competition Green paintwork, with hand-painted gold details and signed by the artist as a tribute to the rich racing history of the Thruxton.
For those who don’t know, the Thruxton name was first used in 1965. That year the Thruxton Bonneville was launched, a limited production racer hand-built in the Meriden Works factory based on the Bonneville 1200. The Thruxton Bonneville was developed as a homologation model for road racing motorsport.
In 2004, Triumph, reborn under the leadership of John Bloor, adopted the Thruxton name for the Thruxton 900 at its new factory in Hinckley, powered by an 865cc 260° parallel twin that – like the first Thruxton – was derived from the Bonneville. In 2016, the 900 was replaced by the Thruxton 1200, again powered by the Bonneville engine, this time the High Power engine from the Bonneville 1200.
The Thruxton 1200 was marketed in two different versions, the Thruxton 1200 and the Thruxton 1200 RS, the latter being particularly distinguished by better and more expensive suspension with a Showa upside down and double Öhlins rear shocks with piggyback reservoir, and Brembo radial brakes. Among other things.
As a tribute to 20 years of Thruxton, Triumph has now announced the Final Edition. Each Thruxton Final Edition is delivered with a certificate of authenticity, showing the motorcycle’s unique VIN number. Each has been signed by the Thruxton 1200 design team and Triumph’s CEO, Nick Bloor.
Each motorcycle also comes with a unique Final Edition motorcycle badge, featuring a gold-colored border and ‘Final Edition’ logo. According to Triumph, you won’t get tired of this beautiful badge quickly.
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.