2004 Thruxton - 1995 Speed Triple
by Larry Plass
I've been riding the new Triumphs since 1997 when I picked up a leftover '95 Speed Triple. I've really enjoyed the relative exclusivity the marque still carries despite its great success thanks to John Bloor. A few years ago I picked up a new 2004 Thruxton and modified it somewhat, including some custom PVM rims that were quite a chore to have made (I don't recommend PVM as a company to deal with, try Dymag who now makes custom rims for many applications, or get one of the new 2009 Bonnies with mag wheels). Those of you out there that are intimate with the Hinckley Bonneville series will recognize the bodywork as that from the 100th anniversary T100 (Smuggler seat compliments of Corbin). The triples are unique, powerful engines that I have really enjoyed, yet the twin series has a great (though less powerful) "motorcycleness" type of character to it that reminds me of why I got into riding in the first place. The twins are also a joy to work on compared to the triples, in my amateur opinion. I've enjoyed seeing the large variety of creative bikes that Triumph has created recently, as well as the collective wisdom and wit of those that ride them. - Larry Click here to read or post comments.
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