2017 Triumph BT-02 Thruxman by BlackTrack Motors & Sacha Lakic photos & details

2017 Triumph BT-02 Thruxman by BlackTrack Motors & Sacha Lakic photos & details
THE BT-02 THRUXMAN
Few motorcycles evoke as much nostalgia as the iconic Norton Manx. Launched in 1947, it found victory time and time again at the Isle of Man—and inspired an entire generation of café racers.
Now Blacktrack Motors have tapped into its DNA for the second special: the BT02 THRUXMAN. The idea was simple: create a contemporary café racer, blending the Manxs classic and unmistakable looks with modern performance.
“The Norton Manx epitomises café racer design,” says Sacha Lakic, Blacktrack founder. “Light, racy, fine, simple, pure and distinguishable, with a unique sound. My favourite version: the 1959 model!”

DONOR
With a clear direction in mind, the BT02 project needed a suitable donor—a modern, reliable machine on par with the Manxs enduring legacy. Enter the new generation Triumph Thruxton R.
The engine is linear and powerful, the handling and braking are perfect, overall the bike is very playful and rigid. With the Thruxton R boasting fantastic performance—and an impressive parts spec—Blacktrack were free to focus on the reinterpretation design.

REINTERPRETING THE MANX
One of the original Manxs most distinguishing features is its fuel tank—so thats where Blacktrack started: a design that mimics the lines of the original, but with modern contours that complement the Thruxtons proportions.
Blacktrack partner, Ludo Gaag, then hand-shaped the new tank from aluminium. A sleek leather tank strap finishes it off. Its a classic combination that evokes the golden era of road racing, and is sure to get hearts racing.
The seat is also a one-off piece, shaped in the spirit of the original and upholstered in full grain black leather, with red piping as a final touch.
Getting the shape—and sound—of the exhaust was absolutely vital. So Lakic and the Blacktrack team designed a complete new system to emulate that on the Manx.
Other unique pieces on the bike include the side covers, upper and lower yokes, and clip-on handlebars. All designed to create a cohesive tribute to a truly inspirational motorcycle.
Choosing a colour palette for the BT02 THRUXMAN was easy: Blacktracks own brand colours (black, red and silver) match Nortons original Manx livery perfectly. Finishes are premium, combining matte and glossy black effects with raw aluminum and anodised parts, to create a truly individual motorcycle. Even the Thruxtons gold forks and yellow shock springs were blacked out, leaving no stone unturned.

NAMING THE BT02
The THRUXMAN moniker is a homage to classic café racer naming conventions. It was commonplace for British customs to possess the engine of one brand, while embodying it in the frame of another brand. Norton and Vincent became Norvin, Norton and Harley-Davidson became Norley, and Triumph and Norton became Triton.
For the BT02, we wanted to give this tradition a twist. Instead of using the two brand names, we used the names of the two models used to create THRUXMAN.

THE BT-02 PLUG & PLAY PARTS
The frame of the Triumph Thruxton has been left untouched, allowing the exclusive Blacktrack parts to be mounted onto any Thruxton with ease. In the coming months, these parts be available to order as a kit under special request and will be handcrafted in limited quantities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
With special thanks to our partners AB Decometal, Acewell, Beringer, Ludo Gaag, Shock Factory & Swann Quintero.

BT-02 SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA
Donor : Triumph Thruxton 2016
Engine : Liquid cooled, 8-valve, SOHC, parallel twin engine
Capacity : 1200cc
Bore and Stroke : 97.6 X 80 mm – 3.8 X 3.1 inches
Torque : 112 Nm @ 4950 rpm
Power : 97 PS/ 96 Bhp (72 kW) @ 6750 rpm
Fuel control : Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Cooling system : Liquid
Starter : Electric
Clutch : Wet, multi-plate assist clutch, 6-speed
Final drive : X ring chain
Exhaust system : Custom designed exhaust headers and Spark or SuperTrapp silencers

BODY WORK
Hand-shaped aluminium fuel tank designed by Blacktrack
Also hand-built : tail unit with custom designed seat made from dual density foam, upholstered in full grain leather with a signature piping cord
Custom designed upper and lower yokes cut from 7050 aluminium
Acewell multifunctional digital speedometer
with custom Blacktrack graphic desig

SUSPENSION
Front : Showa 43mm USD big piston forks, fully adjustable 120mm travel
Rear: Custom made Shock Factory

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase : 1,415 mm (55.7 in)

Overall length : 2,106 mm (82.9 in)

BRAKES
Front : Brembo twin 310mm floating discs Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS
Rear : Single 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, AB

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