Motorcycles
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Out bike shopping today.
The new Ducati Panigale 959 has reached Australia, and it's looking rather tasty in white with the red wheels. Reviews have been very good, but I'm more interested in other bikes in their range.
Victory announced the Octane last week, after one of those interminable teaser campaigns. I was very surprised to see one on display in the local dealer so soon. It's not a bad looking bike, though not my thing, and I think the Scout has better styling.
I got a chance to sit on the Triumph Street Twin. This one's been fitted with various accessories, and is being used as a press bike. It felt reasonably spacious, but I'd have preferred a taller seat. It feels a lot lighter than the old bike, but has lost a lot of the vintage vibe. If you like the old school feel then get one of the outgoing range. I'm really looking forward to them publishing details on the Thruxton R.
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That Triumph Street Twin [emoji8]
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the two best things ..iron heart jeans and a motorcycle
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@harley dave that really needs to be spoken in an Austrian accent.
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ok phase two of the triumph remodelling ,a new alloy mudguard ( rear) and new mini indicators just got to wait for the warm weather to respray the tank ,as the previous owner did a really poor job of it before
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oh yes i knew there was something else u put two new tail pipes on they came from a vw beetle
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MCN have published first ride impressions of the new Triumph Bonneville and Thruxton.
The Thruxton is capable of being ridden in a spirited fashion…
Weight is 203 kg (dry), about 450 lbs. The Thruxton produces 96 bhp, and 83 ft/lbs of torque. So it'll go a bit better than the old model did. But it's down a bit on power compared to the BMW R nineT, which strikes me as a natural competitor.
Then again, there is the race kit…
The thing that really bothers me is the fuel capacity, at 14.5 litres. That seems a touch small, 18 or 19 would have been better.
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Now that is a sexy bike.
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Need to start saving up for this little bolt on power for the Indian
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Another review of the new Bonneville and Thruxton, this time from Bike EXIF. They seem to like it.
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Need to start saving up for this little bolt on power for the Indian
Don't wear flares when riding !
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DH and I are thinking of transitioning from Sports bike to maybe a bobber type bike.. To be more honest I've lost my mojo and I am not enjoying it so much anymore, OK to be even more honest I got scared last time we went out…also the sports bike position for pillion is punishing for long rides... Any advice guys?
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That looks gorgeous ^^ Thanks @Finkster
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I took a look at the Yamaha XSR900 today.
It's a nice looking machine. I like the fact that it's retro without being a pastiche, something I feel that the Bonneville tries too hard at. The finish looks good, though there are a few bits of plastic here and there.
@Giles should try to convince Yamaha to donate one for another IH Yard Built project. I reckon it'd be possible to do a really cool scrambler…
I also dropped by the local Ducati dealer. I wanted to take a peek at the Hypermotard, which has just arrived in. It's got a tall seat, which is great for a gangly mutant like myself, and the SP model is even taller.
@Black Orchid the Bonneville looks a good machine, though DH might prefer the Thruxton R if he's a reformed sportsbike rider. I've got a deposit down on one, but I'm not 100% decided yet. There is a Bobber version coming soon.
The Ducati XDiavel looks interesting, and I was hoping to see that at the dealership today, but it's been delayed. I'm not sure how comfortable the pillion perch is.
Harley are now producing the S Series, which is their go faster range. The Low Rider S, and it had a good review at Lanesplitter. There's also the Fat Boy S and Soft Tail Slim S.
