Triumph has been on a high note at the end of this year, revealing new models at an impressive rate. Some we already know officially, like the brand-new Speed Twin, and some we’ve only got some spy shots to go by, like the Rocket III. On this latest category, there’s another new model showing up to join the party: Thruxton R TFC.
Posted originally on Triumphrat.net, these photos show what we believe to be the new Thruxton R, but adding the TFC name to this model, means Triumph went the extra mile to create something truly special.
Of course, the TFC name stands for Triumph Factory Custom, something the Hinckley factory first revealed a few years back when they were developing the Bobber, a model that has been a huge success for the brand since its introduction.
The Thruxton R we see in these photos is equipped with race spec Öhlins suspensions and Brembo brakes, nothing surprising there, since the two companies have been teaming up in other projects like the Scrambler 1200 and many other models.
The twin cylinder engine, the 1200 cc unit that the current generation of the Thruxton R uses, seems to be untouched, although this being a new version, and with Triumph upgrading the engine in other models, we expect the Thruxton R will also get a bump in power and torque.
The bike remains mostly like the current Thruxton R, with same dashboard and the beautiful fuel tank with the sleek looking Le Mans style fuel cap. But now, and probably as a result of the TFC project, the bike is covered in carbon fiber elements and darker components.
The front fairing, rear cowl, front mudguard and even the race exhaust silencers end caps are made in carbon fiber, for lower weight and a great race look, while the spoked wheels are glossy black to keep up with the darker theme.
According to original Triumphrat.net poster StefLA, this Thruxton R TFC is being listed by dealers who already saw the bike as a limited edition version. 750 units to be produced in total, weight lowers 5 kg and power goes up by 10 hp.
Will this be just a special limited edition bike, or will Triumph apply all, or at least some of these changes to the new Thruxton R?