Bimota V2 Santa Monica vs Triumph Thruxton Rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota V2 Santa Monica vs Triumph Thruxton Rs. 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 Rs: 105 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota V2 Santa Monica
Triumph Thruxton Rs
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
203 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
Unknown — model not verified
105 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
Unknown — model not verified
112 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
Top Speed
Unknown — model not verified
193 km/h
Weight
Unknown — model not verified
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Unknown — model not verified
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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 Rs
8.5/10
"The best modern cafe racer money can buy used."
Pros
+Stonking 1200cc twin character
+Brembo brakes genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Suspension tuned properly from factory
Cons
−Riding position punishes long days
−Brake master cylinder seal issues
−Narrow seat gets uncomfortable fast
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