Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017 vs. Yamaha R1 2009
Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017
Yamaha R1 2009
Technical Specifications Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017 compared to Yamaha R1 2009
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017
Even though the Thruxton 1200 is supposed to be the sporty model of the retro line, the normal model was designed to be refreshingly suitable for everyday use and thus harmonious - the sportier Thruxton 1200 R serves the true retro racers anyway. This leaves a powerful engine that revs heartily, a good-natured braking system, a somewhat elongated but sufficiently comfortable seating position and inconspicuously packaged electronic features in a motorbike that visually trumps with reminiscences of the good old days without being embarrassing. Triumph has also done an excellent job with the Thruxton 1200!
Yamaha R1 2009
Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.
