We put the Thrux R and a 2014 Ac 865 on the scales.
The Thruxton R is 52 lbs lighter according to my scales. The bike handles.
109 mph TT lap. Let me repeat, 109 mphTT lap on a bike with blinkers and a license plate. Steve Parrish thinks there is more to come with higher gearing. He was on the Rev limiter at 140 mph on the straights when Cam Donald came by on a 4 cylinder Honda works racer. Steve caught him thru the corners.
So it does handle.
I think you will find it is also about 40- 50 lbs lighter than a 961.
And a whole lot quicker, if you put them side by side. A lot more power, less weight.
Just setting it straight.
Its not all about the numbers tho.
I get as much enjoyment from my old 850 as anything. Nigel says it has 40 HP at best!
I dunno, I like it as much as any bike..
So I get the enjoyment you are receiving from your 961s, when they work properly.
Carry on!
Glen
