2015 Triumph Thruxton Ace Special Edition Unveiled at Barber

On October 11th during the 2014 Barber Vintage Festival at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL, Triumph Motorcycles in conjunction with Ace Café London announced that the United States and Canadian markets will receive the Triumph Thruxton Ace Special Edition by the end of 2014.

Additionally, to commemorate their rich racing heritage and pedigree, Triumph Motorcycles America unveiled a one-off Triumph Thruxton Gary Nixon Edition.

Lastly, hard parts manufacturer British Customs teamed up with Triumph Motorcycles America to honor legendary flat track racer and Motorcycle Hall of Famer, Eddie Mulder with a modern day build based off of the Triumph Bonneville that he raced during the 1960s and 70s. Mulder was on hand to debut the motorcycle and speak to the crowd.

The Ace Café

It was the London truckers’ café that became a favorite haunt of Britain’s bikers and a powerful symbol of post-war counterculture. The Ace Café gained notoriety as the biker hang out in the early 60’s and formed an instrumental piece of the café racer culture of the era. The new Thruxton Ace celebrates the rich association of Triumph’s history with the Ace Café.

The Thruxton Ace combines the evocative silhouette of a true Triumph classic racer, with a fabulous one-off Pure White and Jet Black paint livery reflecting Triumph’s long historical connection with the Ace Café. The bike is tastefully co-branded with Ace Café logos adorning the side panels, tank and tail section.

With low slung handlebars, alloy-rimmed wire wheels and dominating central racing stripe running along the tank to the beautifully sculpted custom seat, the Triumph Thruxton Ace looks as ready to take pole position on a classic race grid as much as sit purposefully outside the local café after a spirited morning ride.

Featuring the same engine as the renowned Triumph Thruxton, power is provided by Triumph’s signature charismatic parallel twin from the Bonneville. Producing a peak power of 68 horsepower (claimed) and 51 pound-feet of torque (claimed) across a broad rev range, the Thruxton delivers its performance with a suitable increase in the edginess of the exhaust note from the classically styled chrome silencers.

The Thruxton’s chassis is based around the Bonneville, and meets Triumph’s exacting standards by generating an assured, composed; yet agile ride at all times. Its steel tube frame, 41mm KYB forks, twin KYB rear shocks, Nissin disc brakes and wire spokes on lightweight aluminum rims running the latest radial tires combine with sporting steering geometry to give the Thruxton Ace performance to match the engine’s character and riding position.

The Thruxton Ace Special Edition is a contemporary two-wheeled tribute that celebrates Triumph's association with the legendary Ace Café in North London. Its classic café racer features include:

·      - Unique paint and decal scheme.

·      - Sculpted oxblood custom seat

·      - Detachable seat hump

·      - Authentic bar end mirrors

·      - Handlebar plaque

Only 325 Triumph Thruxton Ace Café Special Editions will be made available to United States consumers who can expect availability by December 2014.