Triumph Thruxton R Launched in India – Everything You Want to Know

The new Triumph Thruxton R has been finally launched in the Indian market at Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Referred as the 'ultimate factory cafe', the Thruxton R belong to Triumph's Bonneville family. The bike had made its India debut at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo along with T120 and Street Twin. The Street Twin and T120 went on sale before the Thruxton R and are priced at Rs 7.55 lakh and Rs 9.52 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively.

The 2016 Triumph Thruxton R is named after the icnonic 500 mile Thruxton edurance race series, and the Triumph motorcycles which broke the first 100mph lap at the Isle of man TT.

The motorcycle derives its power from a new 1200cc 'high power' parallel twin, 8-valve engine with the company's new-generation ride-by-wire fuel-injection system. Mated to a 6-speed gearbox, this engine churns out an impressive 96bhp at 6750rpm and 112Nm at 112Nm. While its maximum power is about 41 per cent higher than the previous model, it's torque is more than 62 per cent higher and that's MASSIVE improvement.

The Thruxton R offers a great handling and agility, thanks to its dedicated chassis and fully updated suspension. The company says that the Thruxton R takes the cafe racer back to its heritage performance roots thanks to the immense power, handling, agility and great styling.

The new Triumph Thruxton R is the perfect modern classic sports bike you can buy today as it retains the essence of original triumph racers while still combining modern detailing. Thanks to elements like sculpted petrol tank, flip-up 'Monza' cap, bullet seat, wheel rims, painted seat cowl and swinging arm, the 2016 Thruxton R is surely the best-looking motorcycle in its category. Similar to its global model, the India-bound Thruxton R too would be made available in Diablo Red or Silver Frost colour options.

In addition to the features offered on the Thruxton, the R gets Brembo monobloc calipers, Showa big piston forks, Ohlins rear suspension and Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa Tyres. Some key features on offers are - anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic ride-by-wire system, three riding modes, traction control, finger tip controls, slip assist clutch, daytime running lights headlamp, LED tail-lamp, USB charging socket, etc.