The original Thruxton; by Velocette - jmv2006

[CarlS]

The name Thruxton was borrowed by Triumph from the beautiful original by Velocette
Velocette

Of course I know that everybody knew this but it was just an excuse to put here some nice photos

jmv2006

http://s15.zetaboards.com/Triumph_Motorbike_Di/topic/78543/1/#new

 

[CarlS]

Posts from the original thread:

Ok well I will admit it I did not know this and the photos are also great - DaveM


here are five Velocette Venom's in this area just like photos 2 & 3.
One bike night they all showed up at the same time and it was quite a sight to see and hear.
Rocky

I like the innovative solutions like the regulation of the rear suspension jmv2006


I must admit I never really don't liked the look of the fishtail pipes much - DaveM


I think it's wonderful that these old machines are still around and running, but they look "cluttered" in and around the engine to me. That fishtail muffler is a bit odd too.
Compared to the neat BSA and Triumph the engine areas I find the Velo too busy - or something - but that's just me.
Rocky

Rocky
I think it's wonderful that these old machines are still around and running, but they look "cluttered" in and around the engine to me. That fishtail muffler is a bit odd too.

Compared to the neat BSA and Triumph the engine areas I find the Velo too busy - or something - but that's just me.

I agree 100%, Rocky!
The same was the case with Royal Enfield and Norton Engines. The Norton shift lever, for instance, was almost the size of a Triumph’s kick start.

Actually the Triumph and BSA engines were very graceful.

jmv2006


The Velocette never did it for me either. I much preferred the lines of Triumph and BSA.
Carl S

 

[CarlS]

Bump

 

[Dschief]

Actually, both companies took the name from the Thruxton race circuit. They were both promoting their Thruxton championship bikes, as in the Daytona & Bonneville.

 

[CarlS]

Yes, you are correct.