Kiwi Rider November 2023 Vol.1 | Page 18

ROAD NEWS

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES THRUXTON FINAL EDITION

Triumph Motorcycles has been a flag bearer of the cafe racer class for decades , but with the changing tastes of motorcyclists , it seems the end of an era is nigh with the announcement that 2024 will be the last year for the iconic Thruxton . “ The Thruxton has a special place in the hearts of many motorcyclists , and we are all immensely proud of this Final Edition , which captures the essence of the British café racer scene ”, Triumph Motorcycles ’ Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stroud said . “ The Thruxton will bow out of production at the very pinnacle of its development with a special edition that secures its place in the history books of Triumph Motorcycles .” Undoubtedly set to become a desirable collectors ’ item , as you ’ d expect for a special edition motorcycle , each Thruxton Final Edition will come with a certificate of authenticity featuring the bike ’ s unique VIN number . This is in turn signed by members of the Thruxton 1200 design team and Triumph ’ s CEO , Nick Bloor . The bike is also set apart from the regular Thruxton RS by its unique Final Edition engine badge which will also be supplied with each motorcycle , with a gold-finished surround and ‘ Final Edition ’ graphic infill , this beautiful badge is sure to make a great display piece . The bikes themselves will be based on the Thruxton RS and will be offered in an exquisite Competition Green paint scheme , with handpainted gold lining and signed by the artist . It ’ s fair to say the Thruxton Final Edition blends the style and traditional elegance of the RS , while also paying homage to the Thruxton ’ s rich racing heritage . If you want to get your hands on the next piece of Triumph history , get in touch with your local Triumph dealer as numbers of the Thruxton Final Edition will be limited when they arrive in Kiwi dealerships in late March 2024 .

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