Thruxton TFC : A gorgeous neo-retro

Bruno Gomes

January 23, 2019

Thruxton TFC | Photo credits: Paul Tan

While showing the powerful Rocket TFC concept, Triumph also took the moment to show us the also new Thruxton TFC, a gorgeous neo-retro bike that takes the Thruxton to a whole new level in terms of performance and style.

As we said before, the Thruxton TFC is a limited edition bike. Triumph will only build 750 units of this special version, all of them individually numbered and with special badges. As expected, Triumph applied some of its engineering magic to the Thruxton TFC, so this new model is more powerful and lighter than the standard Thruxton R.

Triumph as their eyes set on those bikers that are looking for a bike that’s customized from the factory. That way, the bikes get better finish, better equipment, and above all, won’t lose the factory warranty like what happens when we change parts using aftermarket parts.

Each bike will be delivered to its new owner with a TFC handover pack and certificate signed by Triumph CEO Nick Bloor, a personalized custom build book, and a TFC bike cover.

The twin cylinder engine gets some technical touches from the Hinckley factory, so the T120 unit gets new pistons and camshafts, all to raise the power figure up to 107 hp, 10 hp more when compared to the Thruxton R, and for that it also helps that Triumph installed a full titanium exhaust system from Vance & Hines.

The ride quality will also benefit from the lower weight. The Thruxton TFC tips the scale at 198 kg, 5 kg less than standard Thruxton R, and this was achieved not only by reworking engine internals and fixing it through aluminium engine mounts, but also by dressing the bike with carbon fiber elements: front fairing and the front mud-guard.

Thruxton TFC | Photo credits: Cycle World

Each Thruxton TFC gets a handstitched solo seat in leather, and the paint finish mixes grey with black, with some gold lines to round it up to a perfect finish.

Expect a hefty price increase in relation to the standard Thruxton R, but the specs and limited production of the Thruxton TFC mean this bike will be considered a collector’s item for Triumph fans.