Triumph Thruxton R By Blacktrack
Blacktrack
"Few motorcycles evoke as much nostalgia as the iconic Norton Manx. Launched in 1947, it found victory time and time again at the Isle of Man?and inspired an entire generation of café racers.
Now Blacktrack Motors have tapped into its DNA for the second special: the BT02 THRUXMAN. The idea was simple: create a contemporary café racer, blending the Manx's classic and unmistakable looks with modern performance.
?The Norton Manx epitomises cafe? racer design,? says Sacha Lakic, Blacktrack founder. ?Light, racy, fine, simple, pure and distinguishable, with a unique sound. My favourite version: the 1959 model!?
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With a clear direction in mind, the BT02 project needed a suitable donor?a modern, reliable machine on par with the Manx's enduring legacy. Enter the new generation Triumph Thruxton R...
The engine is linear and powerful, the handling and braking are perfect, overall the bike is very playful and rigid. With the Thruxton R boasting fantastic performance?and an impressive parts spec?Blacktrack were free to focus on the reinterpretation design.
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REINTERPRETING THE MANX
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One of the original Manx's most distinguishing features is its fuel tank?so that's where Blacktrack started: a design that mimics the lines of the original, but with modern contours that complement the Thruxton's proportions.
Blacktrack partner, Ludo Gaag, then hand-shaped the new tank from aluminium. A sleek leather tank strap finishes it off. It's a c...
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