Triumph Thruxton Ace vs Triumph Thruxton SE (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Thruxton Acestacks up against the Triumph Thruxton SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Thruxton AceTriumph Thruxton SE
Model year20152011
Price
Engine865 cc865 cc
Horsepower69 hp68 hp
Torque69 Nm69 Nm
Weight214 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 130/80-17 100/90-18 / 130/80-R17

Triumph Thruxton Ace vs Triumph Thruxton SE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Thruxton Ace and the Triumph Thruxton SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Thruxton Ace brings 69 hp in a 214 kg package, while the Triumph Thruxton SE counters with 68 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: