If this type of comparo has been done before, firstly apologies for not using the search option better, but a pointer to the past thread would be greatly appreciated.
ok.....im looking to trade out an 06 790 Bonneville with 34000 klms, and the choices are
08 Thruxton (carb, clip ons, British) 55klm on the clock, sold through a country Triumph dealers sister (Honda) dealer in the city (ok, so its new, but a bit of an odd way to come to market) Price $12500 ride away (change over $6200)
09 Thruxton (EFI, m-bars, bar end mirrors) Brand Spanking new...... Price $15750 ride away (change over $7500)
So only $1300 extra for the 'newer' of the two, but the 08 does seem this nicer bike (i like the clip ons, moding of the carbs, nicer tank, better badges, and yes ill admit it, but its not a huge factor or a deal breaker...made in GB )
Both dealers are nothing to write home about. But then dealing with a triumph dealer esp. with the warranty period seems a safer (if less than palatable) way to go.
Only mods i plan for either (in the short term) are after market mufflers, airbox to cones, and i guess either rejetting or remapping. EFI stills seems brave new world with how mods will be handled, but im sure ill catch up.
im mainly after a bit of a real time (and experience) comparison on the old and new thruxton from owners, either generally or specifically
It prob. comes down to a subjective decision, but i thought id canvas the 'experts' that hang around this place for some last minute counsel.
thanks in advance
andrew
ok.....im looking to trade out an 06 790 Bonneville with 34000 klms, and the choices are
08 Thruxton (carb, clip ons, British) 55klm on the clock, sold through a country Triumph dealers sister (Honda) dealer in the city (ok, so its new, but a bit of an odd way to come to market) Price $12500 ride away (change over $6200)
09 Thruxton (EFI, m-bars, bar end mirrors) Brand Spanking new...... Price $15750 ride away (change over $7500)
So only $1300 extra for the 'newer' of the two, but the 08 does seem this nicer bike (i like the clip ons, moding of the carbs, nicer tank, better badges, and yes ill admit it, but its not a huge factor or a deal breaker...made in GB )
Both dealers are nothing to write home about. But then dealing with a triumph dealer esp. with the warranty period seems a safer (if less than palatable) way to go.
Only mods i plan for either (in the short term) are after market mufflers, airbox to cones, and i guess either rejetting or remapping. EFI stills seems brave new world with how mods will be handled, but im sure ill catch up.
im mainly after a bit of a real time (and experience) comparison on the old and new thruxton from owners, either generally or specifically
It prob. comes down to a subjective decision, but i thought id canvas the 'experts' that hang around this place for some last minute counsel.
thanks in advance
andrew