If you read all of the press, you'll know that the Triumph Thruxton gas mileage numbers are in the range of 43 mpg/city and 57 mpg/hwy. Triumph also states that the gas tank has a capacity of 4.2 gallons, which would infer that you can get at least 180 miles of city driving out of a full tank of gas. What these numbers don't tell you is how much of that tank capacity is … [Read more...]
Triumph Bonneville – A Beginners Guide
Once I decided to give Triumph a serious look for my next motorcycle, I had the challenge of deciding which Triumph to go with. You see, I didn't know much about the brand, and couldn't tell the difference between a Bonneville, Thruxton, or Scrambler, let along the various Triumph Bonneville models that existed.Consider this a quick little cheat sheet on the … [Read more...]
Bell RS-1 Helmet Review
The Bell RS-1 Helmet is by far the best motorcycle helmet I’ve ever owned. Ok, so I’ve only owned 2 motorcycle helmets in my entire life, but I’m being serious, this is the best helmet of the two. All kidding aside, I can’t begin to say how much I like this motorcycle helmet, and I’m going to tell you all about it in this Bell RS-1 Review.I didn’t want to spend $600 - $800 … [Read more...]
Speed And Strength Moment of Truth 2.0 Glove Review
I purchased the Speed and Strength Moment of Truth 2.0 glove just about a year ago, and wanted to post a quick review to let everyone know my thoughts of this motorcycle glove. Speed and Strength Moment of Truth 2.0 Glove Review While there seems to be a number of reviews out there on this particular glove, it's hard to find one from a person that's actually used this glove … [Read more...]
Triumph Bonneville Exhaust Sound Comparison
Are you tired of your stock Triumph Bonneville exhaust sound, or maybe you have the same frustration with the Triumph Thruxton exhaust? In any case, does it sound like a sewing machine? Want to give your bike some character in the sound department?Then it's time you think about upgrading the exhaust on your Triumph Bonneville or Triumph Thruxton. The easy part is making the … [Read more...]