Thruxton Thruxton colours by popularity

Discussion in 'Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident' started by zeltus, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. zeltus

    zeltus New Member

    Feb 22, 2017
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    My current steed, a Beemer R1150GSA is old and tired now. So am I come to that. I am looking to treat myself to a Thruxton R as a sort of retirement present.

    Does anyone have a source or figures indicating what colour is the most popular? I don't really have much of a preference but it would be interesting to see what the world seems to prefer.

    My last Triumph was a 1200 Daytona, the 4-cylinder speed machine in a gorgeous peacock blue colour. Don't think it'd suit the Thruxton R however!

    Cheers
     
  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Judging by all the pics the silver looks most popular. Might be some new ones coming out soon, you never know.
     
  3. Bonzo

    Bonzo Well-Known Member

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    I heard it was blue ;)
     
  4. Kev06

    Kev06 Active Member

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    most I see online or around town is silver.

    id like to see the Thruxton R in white!
     
  5. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    i think the Green looks great,not an R though
     
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  6. Bonzo

    Bonzo Well-Known Member

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    Silver here and my favourite, but I really like the green, red & white. Not hot on the matt black though.
     
  7. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Initially I thought the red and orange clashed badly. But the more I see them the more I'm coming over to the stand-out brashness of them.
     
  8. Doug Dowthwaite

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    This is mine in white, looks the dogs

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  9. Kev06

    Kev06 Active Member

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    Did you get it resprayed? Thought only the thruxton came in white
     
  10. Wag

    Wag Active Member

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    I'm still glad i chose flat black. Perfick. As said above, light grey seems commonest but i ain't seen ANY others on the road .
     
  11. Doug Dowthwaite

    Mar 26, 2017
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    Yes, saw the Thruxton in white so had my R sprayed before I took delivery.
     
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  12. Giles

    Giles Well-Known Member

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    Good job Doug, looks great
     
  13. zeltus

    zeltus New Member

    Feb 22, 2017
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    It looks like Diablo Red is no longer an option. But the grey (arctic silver or whatever T call it) is a) popular and b) somewhat bland. Since only the tank and the seat cowl are "coloured" I might do a Doug and get a re-spray. The world's my oyster! British Racing Green in a depth paint and gold flecks or somesuch... need a white "Triumph" set of tank badges, dont' want black or grey.

    Meantime, I just want it. The waiting list seems to be getting longer and longer.
     
  14. Wag

    Wag Active Member

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    I didn't think there'd be a wait by now . How long ?
     
  15. zeltus

    zeltus New Member

    Feb 22, 2017
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    Order now, get it some time in June, if you're lucky (this according to my local dealer)
     
  16. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Seen the silver, the red and the green (which I like the best but it's not an "R")
    Silver is most popular it seems.
     
  17. Tricolore

    Tricolore Active Member

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    Why buy new ? About 4 popped up on eBay yesterday, some with extras and a few hundred miles. The saving would pay for one hell of a paint job..
     
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  18. Luegolover

    Luegolover Member

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    Isn't black the best, without question?
     
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  19. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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  20. Wassers

    Wassers Active Member

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    My black one gets admired everywhere I take it. Never had anyone who sees it in the flesh say they don't like the colour.
     
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