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Celebrated as the ultimate café racer since 1964 , Triumph has announced that it will finish its final production run of the Thruxton . In a farewell to the award-winning motorcycle , the company recently unveiled the Thruxton Final Edition .

Based on the Thruxton RS , with its sublime performance , agile handling , and premium specification , the special edition is the result of generations of Thruxton development . Finished in an exclusive Competition Green paint scheme , with hand-painted gold lining and signed by the artist , the Thruxton Final Edition blends the style and traditional elegance of the RS , paying homage to the Thruxton ’ s rich racing heritage .

Each Final Edition will come with a certificate of authenticity featuring the bike ’ s unique VIN number . Each of these special documents is signed by the Thruxton 1200 design team members and Triumph ’ s CEO , Nick Bloor . A unique Final Edition engine badge will also be supplied , with a gold-finished surround and a ‘ Final Edition ’ graphic infill .

HIGHLIGHTS

1,200cc Bonneville engine — the most powerful version of the classic British parallel twin . Euro 5 compliant and producing 104 hp with 82.6 ft-lb of torque , the responsive lowinertia engine with high compression pistons , revised ports , and cam profile delivers thrilling performance and the trademark Thruxton exhaust note .

Race-bred , fully adjustable Showa ‘ Big Piston ’ forks and twin Öhlins piggy-back rear suspension units contribute to the Thruxton Final Edition ’ s incredible café racer handling , delivering best-in-class agility , control , and rider feedback .

Lightweight 17−inch aluminum 32−spoke wheels fitted with Metzeler Racetec RR tires deliver sure-footed stability and incredible grip .

Brembo M50 radial monobloc calipers provide race levels of braking performance with the added confidence and safety of ABS for the road .

Three riding modes : Road , Rain , and Sport offer on-the-fly adjustments to throttle map and traction control settings .

Twin clock instrument setup provides ata-glance information including riding mode setting , gear position indicator , fuel level , and odometer .

Convenient USB charging port .

Contrasting black side panels and mudguards

Hand-painted gold lining on the fuel tank and seat cowl with concealed artist ’ s initials Heritage Triumph logo in gold on the tank Thruxton Final Edition branding Final Edition engine badge

PERFORMANCE The Final Edition features the most powerful 1,200cc Bonneville engine in the modern classic range .

Tuned specifically for the Thruxton , the parallel-twin produces 104 hp at 7,500 rpm with increased power both low down in the rev range for exhilarating acceleration , throughout the mid-range and all the way to the top end . Torque of 82.6 ft-lb is delivered earlier in the rev range than other Bonneville-powered machines at 4,250 rpm .

HANDLING From the race-inspired riding position with its clip-on bars , every component is carefully selected and then fine-tuned to bring out the best of the Final Edition ’ s sports-focused chassis .

Premium high-specification Showa ‘ Big Piston ’ forks paired with twin Öhlins piggyback rear suspension units provide full adjustability . Brembo M50 radial brake calipers matched to floating 310mm Brembo discs deliver massive stopping power with an intuitive lever feel and the reassurance of ABS .

Lightweight tubeless 32−spoke 17−inch wheels further aid the Thruxton ’ s agility and connection to the road is assured thanks to the fitment of Metzeler Racetec RR tires that provide racetrack levels of grip .

CAFÉ RACER STYLING The Thruxton ’ s café racer styling produces a contemporary blacked-out look that includes black powder-coated engine covers , cam cover finishes , and premium anodized black wheel rims . The Competition Green paint scheme celebrates the Thruxton ’ s British racing heritage with the classic Triumph logo and matching , hand-painted , gold-line detailing on the sculpted fuel tank and seat cowl .

All the Thruxton ’ s details remain , from the single bullet seat and Monza style fuel filler cap to the brushed stainless steel tank strap , clear anodized aluminum swingarm , sports foot pegs , and clip-on handlebars .

Celebrated as the ultimate café racer since 1964 , Triumph has announced that it will finish its final production run of the Thruxton . Photo courtesy of Triumph

accessory cockpit fairing , color-matched to blend perfectly with the limited-edition Competition Green paint scheme .

TIMELINE While its Bonneville roots can be traced back to the Fifties , the Thruxton was born as a limited-edition racer in 1964 . An instant success in endurance races , the exclusive Thruxton earned its biggest accolade by claiming all three podium places at the 1969 Thruxton 500−mile race . With success at the Isle of Man TT following shortly after , the Thruxton became the first production motorcycle to lap the Mountain Course at over 100 mph .

In 2016 , the first 1200cc Thruxton , the R , hit the showrooms , creating a new performance benchmark in this category . Three years later , the Thruxton RS was introduced . Increased power , improved handling and a specification like no other ensured the 2019 Thruxton RS had peerless performance and the looks to match .

The MY25 Thruxton Final Edition is priced at $ 17,995 . Triumph says units will arrive in dealerships in the spring of 2024 .

FINAL EDITION FEATURES Competition Green metallic paint scheme Certificate of authenticity

ACCESSORY COCKPIT FAIRING There are over 80 genuine Triumph Thruxton accessories available , including a dedicated