DO YOU REALLY NEED A 600cc SPORT BIKE? (ZX6 vs Thruxton RS)

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[alexturnqest]

Josh did a killer job explaining the differences between how he felt clearly and effectively on the zx6 vs the thruxton. Get him doing more bike comparisons for sure.🔥 lol

[knucklesmcqueen]

Well, I have a Thruxton RS, so I am biased of course. I didn't start riding until I was about 40, and while I appreciate what sport bikes can do, I have no interest in them. The Thruxton has soul, and it reminds me of a 70's muscle car... the torque, the sound, the lack of plastic everywhere. I love it.

[AlvinFan]

I have a Thruxton TFC which is just a touch more HP than the RS, but it's otherwise identical in feel. I've noticed that most of the positive reviews here are also grey like me. The Thruxton is about the subtle appreciation for the feel and mechanics which translates into a soulful experience rather than just technicals on a track. Oh, and my thruxton turns heads everywhere in ways that would make even the supersports blush.

[psguardian]

Yam cuddling the Thruxton after Josh dismisses it, like he's gonna make it feel better after a rejection. Love it.

[toofastnobrakes]

I feel like a better comparisons for the ZX6 would be the Z900. Similar horsepower. But the Z900 has way more lax ergos and is a lot more torquey from being a longer stroke I4. You also still get that beautiful I4 sound

[speedoflightsd]

Yammie Noob, tackling the toughest of questions and Josh giving us the answers. Because thats what hero's do.

[jt]

I don't think josh is riding the thrurxton hard enough to find its potential. Now let's see what it can do on track.

perfect comparisons, that really point out the difference between the 2 cyl vs 4 cyl. Maybe comparing this green thing with the Z900Rs (also retro, all rounder) would be more even, as it also has it's available power up on the rev range. Overall great comparison. Note: If you have kids... you already have your hair on fire. You don't want to risk the rest of the body. This is like a hooligan vs. gentleman comparison. LOVED iT!

[DBolt-xbsg]

The most ironic thing about the cafe racer revival is that if the Cafe racers of the 1960's had access to modern 600cc bikes they would not be riding brittish twins.

[mathieusimard]

Imagine a life where you ride a turbo busa before swinging a leg over a supersport 600cc 😂👍 dope

[mavericksgarage]

I have Streetfighter V4S and Thruxton and on twisty roads the Thruxton gearing is more use-albe (instead of being stuck in 2nd gear all day) and fun. I also found that the Thruxton gears were so similar that you could apply torque pretty much anytime you needed it. No reason to wring it out, just shift and more instant torque. I did feel the torque drop off above 5k and that was irritating me so I got the Arrow straight headers and everything that was holding the bike back came alive. You will see 100 options on how to get the most torque out of different crossover pipes but you DONT NEED the extra torque and opening up the top end is way more beneficial. You might lose a few ft lbs with straight headers, they are still there, just further up the RPM band and you also loose the lurch you were talking about. Much smoother. I bang the rev limiter all the time now. The Thruxton also felt held back on the freeway like it just didnt have anything left but now it feels right. It is still going to max out about 145.... With is why I drive the Streetfighter on the freeway.

[MrSantacruz]

Z900RS has the lowdown torque and the linear top end you're looking for. Having said that, I love both of these bikes for their intended purpose.

[Motoboo_Marine]

Glad to see Josh getting better and more comfortable on camera. Keep it up bro!

[bcwallis]

Thruxton 1200 R owner here. . One is a plastic fairing covered race bike, the Thruxton is classy and has soul.
Do you buy a Thruxton to be the fastest on the road? Nah, you buy one because of the feels!

[Dave-]

I was a bit like Josh when I was young
You’ve got to learn over the years to appreciate all bikes and their uses

[mrfox]

We deal with vintage bikes, like all the way back to 1911 was the earliest I remember, and we race these very vintage bikes, the thing with these bikes and retros is you can be a hell of a lot slower and still have a ton of fun, so if I’m 70ish and having fun and come off, I might be put back together, doing 120ish and coming off, well good luck

I appreciate Josh as a human being. Flat out

[nuruzzaman]

I used to ride a R6 and now I ride an Thruxton 900. I am pretty hellbent on getting 1200 now...it's all to do with the vibe (enter the distinguished gentleman), whilst still having some beans to give on the road. Is it just me - I just seriously dislike lime plastic? It might have been cool in the 90s, when we all used to watch Ninja Turtles. Each to their own I guess. I liked watching this review though.

[stephenlayland]

I enjoyed Josh's take on the Turbo 'Busa. It was revelatory and incisive.
I would have liked to have gotten Whitney's take on these bikes. She has never been just what I expected. That is refreshing.
I also enjoyed Spite's road trip. I'd like to see you guys arrange a rendezvous with Noraly (Itchy Boots) as she enters the U.S. Perhaps this is already in the works?
Keep up the distinctive content. I like your new, diverse directions.

[mathieuconstantin]

it’ll be great to compare the triumph with the Z900rs café