New Bike, Old School Charm: Kingston Custom's Thruxton

Custom builders must breathe a sigh of relief when a customer drops off a brand new bike. Sure, old motorcycles are simpler to work on, but with fresh metal there's no shady past to worry about—and no fear of gremlins lurking under the surface. It's a great time to be buying modern retros too. Just look at all the goodness that poured out of EICMA this year. The big brands are filling showrooms with modern classics that don't just look pretty, but actually perform really well too—like the new generation Triumph Thruxton. The top of the line Thruxton R gets...