Street Twin?

[ophic]

Originally Posted by tj2

Neither wifey had new car..........

Missing comma or bigamy?

[Bibio]

seen the new Thruxton R in the flesh yesterday.. my god that's one sexy bike.

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by tj2

Collecting T120Black today

Still got wife tho

enjoy seen a few of these yesterday, must have been the triumph owners day out. not one of the owners was under 40 years old.

[tj2]

Shiney.... Give it a week so I can knock the smooth edges off

[tj2]

Originally Posted by ophic

Missing comma or bigamy?

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Originally Posted by Bibio

seen the new Thruxton R in the flesh yesterday.. my god that's one sexy bike.

I had test rides on both the T120 and the Thruxton R. The T120 is like Samwell Tarly. It's that lardy, slow kid who's now grown up and put on some muscle and will surprise you by being unexpectedly capable when pushed. It's a really relaxed, easy to ride cruiser but, unlike the previous generation of Bonnies, now has decent power and brakes.

The Thruxton R is Jon Snow - incredibly handsome and sexy. It's completely different to the T120 - very fast and agile. The handling is so good that you only have to think about turning and it does it. Even in 'Road mode', the front wheel lifts when getting away at the lights. I didn't get a chance to test it in 'Sports mode' which is apparently even more spirited. Those Brembo brakes are powerful and progressive. Everything about this bike exudes quality and it's a joy to ride. Triumph have an absolute winner here and there is a long waiting list. I've put a deposit down on one, but might not get it until early October.

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by wyrdness

I've put a deposit down on one, but might not get it until early October.

congratz, enjoy as i know i would

[tj2]

I would love a Thruxton but sadly failing joints prevent me from riding anything but short distances on any bike that places my heel in line with or behind my hip when toes are on the footrests. Chop type cruisers are almost as bad. But I've found one that fits !
Terry

Originally Posted by tj2

I would love a Thruxton but sadly failing joints prevent me from riding anything but short distances on any bike that places my heel in line with or behind my hip when toes are on the footrests. Chop type cruisers are almost as bad. But I've found one that fits !
Terry

The T120 is a lovely bike and you'll be sure to love it. The black one looks superb.

[Sir Trev]

Finally had a chance to pop in to my local Triumph dealer this afternoon. The Street Twin is really tiny looking but nicely proportioned and is likely to be the bike to tempt Lady Poppy back on to two wheels. Possibly. Parked next to it was a Thruxton which as you've all rightly said looks amazing but is a bit too extreme for me. Next to that was a 120 Black demonstrator, nice but a bit too black for me. But the red 120 inside the shop seriously caught my eye. Bit more saving me thinks.