[Otto_Ing]

I can't imagine anything more ugly than this combination. We could call it Royal Frankenstein.

[1 Thump]

Curious what it would take to beat a Thruxton off the line -- say at a stoplight? I live in so-cal and all I see are Bonnevilles and Thruxtons pull up to me at stoplights and glance over at my bike. Once the light changes they try to show off. I really want to see if it's possible to embarrass them somehow.

These are generic off the lot Triumphs

1. Royal Enfield Musket crank case from Aniket Vardhan
2. Royal Enfield Big Head race heads, pistons and cams from Ace.Cafe
3. Feathebed frame from rofomoto. I wonder if the GT frame will work.

You will end up spending more than on a bonnie but it will be one hell of a bike, the first one in the world actually.

[malky]

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[KC1961]

I can't imagine anything more ugly than this combination. We could call it Royal Frankenstein.

I agree. However I think that there's a few air-cooled motors that would make for a good transplant into the GT. Honda XR600, XR650L, Dominator etc. Maybe not the nicest looking lump but what about the Rotax 600 used in CCMs, plenty vibey, that's for sure.

[Kevin Mahoney]

The best way to beat a Thruxton is with another Thruxton

[mevocgt]

My old VFR750 would be able to take a thruxton....

[KD5ITM]

Now don't get me wrong, I'm a triumph fan but in my own opinion I think the GT is a much better looking bike then the Thruxton. you may never beat one on the street but at least you'll beat it with looks!

[Guaire]

My current to me, 1997 VFR750 will out handle the Thruxton.

[cafeman]

My current to me, 1997 VFR750 will out handle the Thruxton.

Ahhh........VFR750. One of these you mean? Nice bikes aren't they?  I think it would be an under statement that they would out handle as well as out run a Thruxton, can you say "smoke"? ...oh and then we have the sound of that V-4!! 

[Guaire]

The whine of gears! I have the stock can and I just have the seat, without the rear seat, cowling cover. That's a good looking one in your photo. That's the same generation as mine. I got a Givi rear box.

[cafeman]

The whine of gears! I have the stock can and I just have the seat, without the rear seat, cowling cover. That's a good looking one in your photo. That's the same generation as mine. I got a Givi rear box.

  I forgot about the whining! Great bike to munch up miles, I've only had mine since last September but absolutely love it. Funny how many here have the same tastes and/or interests. You don't play guitar do you? 

[Richard230]

Here is my daughter's 1986 VFR700FII. VIN 98.  One of the first ones out of the factory and still running strong.  The only problem that the bike has had is that it eats voltage regulators. Mechanically it is indestructible.  It even has the original drive sprockets.   

[mevocgt]

Ahhh........VFR750. One of these you mean? Nice bikes aren't they?  I think it would be an under statement that they would out handle as well as out run a Thruxton, can you say "smoke"? ...oh and then we have the sound of that V-4!! 

The sound with a Two Brothers on it? Forget about it...I let mine go to make room for the GT.  It wasn't getting ridden enough.  Every time I wanted to ride it, the carbs were clogged.  Too many bikes and babies at one time...

[cafeman]

  VFR fans......awesome! I've got the full Two Bros. system and yes, forget about it!  Only hope I never have to work on the carbs, what a nightmare I'm sure. One carb or at least one efi unit thats easy to get to is the ticket.

[Guaire]

That white VFR with 98k on the odo is a beauty. I noticed the ST1100 in the background. I had one of those, sold it, and went for a Yamaha FJR1300. Now the biggest bike I have is the VFR. I just didn't want to fight the weight anymore. Plus, I'm fairly short legged. I've become a middle weight guy now. Sometimes you think, 'I miss the massive stability'. Then you come up to a stop, have to move the bike.... mid weight is better. The 'other' Honda is a 1982 Nighthawk 450. I liked the style. Very reliable. Feels smoother than a UJM.
  When the weather gets happier I'll be dialing in the GT and getting some miles on it. I haven't had it on a decent ride yet. Just local hops. I had open heart surgery this summer. Then, I drove it home in a trailer while it was so long after surgery. It's 21 degrees in Arlington, VA now.