Bimota V2 Santa Monica vs Triumph Thruxton 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota V2 Santa Monica vs Triumph Thruxton 900. Bimota V2 Santa Monica: Unknown — model not verified hp, Unknown — model not verified weight, top speed Unknown — model not verified, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Thruxton 900: 69 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota V2 Santa Monica
Triumph Thruxton 900
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
Unknown — model not verified
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
Unknown — model not verified
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
Unknown — model not verified
185 km/h
Weight
Unknown — model not verified
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Unknown — model not verified
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bimota V2 Santa Monica
7.8/10
"A magnificent, maddening machine that rewards dedicated enthusiasts willing to commit financially."
Pros
+Hub-center steering genuinely transforms handling
+Ducati twin sounds incredible
+Exclusivity and street presence unmatched
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely terrible
−Specialist mechanic costs brutal
−Hub-center wear inspection critical
Triumph Thruxton 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely rewarding retro twin if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive exhaust note
+Strong mid-range torque
+Timeless styling holds value
Cons
−Vibration above 70mph
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
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