Origins of the Triumph Thruxton 900

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Thruxton then: a 1969 registered Triumph Bonneville.
Thruxton then: a 1969 registered Triumph Bonneville.
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Thruxton now: a 2005 Triumph Thruxton.
Thruxton now: a 2005 Triumph Thruxton.
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David Hayden’s 1969-registered Triumph Bonneville Thruxton.
David Hayden’s 1969-registered Triumph Bonneville Thruxton.
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David Hayden’s 1969-registered Triumph Bonneville Thruxton (foreground) with a 2005 Triumph Thruxton 900.
David Hayden’s 1969-registered Triumph Bonneville Thruxton (foreground) with a 2005 Triumph Thruxton 900.
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Thruxton then and now: Both have their appeal.
Thruxton then and now: Both have their appeal.
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Clip-on handlebars were among the original Thruxton’s factory-produced performance parts.
Clip-on handlebars were among the original Thruxton’s factory-produced performance parts.
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The Bonnie special hit a high note in 1969, as Triumph took the top three places at Thruxton and Malcolm Hill won the Isle of Man production TT at an average of 99.99 mph.
The Bonnie special hit a high note in 1969, as Triumph took the top three places at Thruxton and Malcolm Hill won the Isle of Man production TT at an average of 99.99 mph.
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2005 Triumph Thruxton 900
2005 Triumph Thruxton 900
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For the Thruxton, Triumph hot-rodded the stock Bonneville engine with high-compression (11:1) pistons, lighter pushrods, swept-back headers and fluted carbs.
For the Thruxton, Triumph hot-rodded the stock Bonneville engine with high-compression (11:1) pistons, lighter pushrods, swept-back headers and fluted carbs.
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For the Thruxton, Triumph hot-rodded the stock Bonneville engine with high-compression (11:1) pistons, lighter pushrods, swept-back headers and fluted carbs.
For the Thruxton, Triumph hot-rodded the stock Bonneville engine with high-compression (11:1) pistons, lighter pushrods, swept-back headers and fluted carbs.

Triumph Thruxton Bonneville

Years produced: 1965 – ?
Total production: 52
Claimed power: 54bhp @ 6,500rpm
Top speed: 140+mph
Engine type: Overhead valve, air-cooled, vertical twin 
Weight (dry): 157kg (350b)  
Price then: $925 (est.)
Price now: If you have to ask …

2005 Triumph Thruxton 900

Years produced: 2004-present
Total production: N/A
Claimed power: 69bhp @ 7,250rpm
Top speed: 110mph
Engine type: Dual overhead cam, air-cooled, vertical twin 
Weight (dry): 205kg (451lb)
Price now: $7,999

BSA produced just 1,584 Rocket Gold Stars, the iconic pairing of Gold Star cycle parts and 650cc Super Rocket engines. It’s said that only about 2,000 still exist.

  • Published on Jul 18, 2007
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