riumph first used the name Thruxton in the mid-1960s, applying it to the tile T120 model. It was a bike that racer Malcolm Uphill placed firmly in the Isle of Man records when he set the first l00mph average production lap. The reason for that nugget of information is to hammer home the significance of a name that has stood the test of time like few of its rivals. Sixty-odd years later, it’s still very much alive and kicking, albeit much bigger and more powerful than the model of old. That said, the modern incarnation of the classic has got to be one of the most authentic-looking retro racers in its sector. From 20 yards away, this bike looks like a clean and well looked-after classic. However, with each step closer, you notice that this is no old beast - it’s every bit a modernday wolf in
