Video: Best new retros - Triumph Thruxton R v BMW R nineT Sport v Yamaha XJR1300 Published: 30 March 2016 Updated: 30 March 2016 We fell in love with the Thruxton R at its launch a few weeks ago and couldn't wait to get our hands on it again. So we took two of its best retro rivals to Triumph's launch location in Portugal to find out if the new Thruxton really is the ultimate modern-day cafe racer. Read our full report in this week's MCN, out now Other pages you might like ... NewsArticles VideoVideos ReviewsBike reviews For saleBikes for sale (64) MCN’s Weekly Wind-on: top stories this week The biggest news on MCN this week was undoubtedly our first ride review of the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 –... 2020 Indians get new Thunder Stroke 116 engine plus new tech Indian have unveiled a host of updates for their 'heavyweight' models including the massive new... Ride of a lifetime: The six best things about touring in America America has been simply awesome. 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