2020 TRIUMPH THRUXTON RS
R I D E R E V I E W
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tle. The old bike's habit of being a little abrupt, a little bit on/off in these conditions has
been improved dramatically. In fact, I'll go as far as saying that the fueling all round on the
RS is sublime. It's one of those rare bikes that you can leave in sixth gear, drop the revs
right down and huck the throttle open with no juddering, no lurching and no protest from
the motor. The clutch is lighter in both senses—physically to help the reduction in inertia
and in its action at the lever thanks to a self-servo design.
OUTSMART ALL
The Thruxton RS plays a smart game, disguising a
thoroughly modern electronics package behind analog
clocks and clean lines. Figuring out how to turn off the
traction control had us foxed for a while, but it's always
nice to have the option to when you want to goof about.
Of the ABS system, Triumph says, "The contemporary
safety standard, with minimal visual impact, the ABS is
responsive yet unobtrusive."
Sometimes Triumph forgets how to speak human.
The non-switchable ABS is thankfully non-intrusive,
only chipping in its two cents' worth when it spots the
(Above) Muscling
a Thruxton around
is more rewarding
than hitting the
same corner at
twice the speed
on a sport bike.
(Below) Red
racing stripe as
kudos, not speed.
