Chain Guard | Triumph Thruxton & Speed Twin 1200

To choose a suitable chain guard, check three criteria: compatibility with your exact motorcycle model, the material and the fixing method. These points determine the durability, the aesthetic and the ease of installation of the part. In detail: compatibility depends on the anchor points and dimensions specific to each motorcycle. The material makes the difference on longevity, aluminium resisting far better than the original plastic, which dulls and becomes brittle. The fixing method should be plug and play, meaning without any irreversible modification to the motorcycle. The FCR Original chain guard for Triumph Thruxton and Speed Twin 1200 meets these three criteria, with a choice between black and brushed finish.

The original plastic chain guard is replaced for two reasons: to gain in durability and to improve the aesthetic of the motorcycle. The original plastic is an economical material that ages badly. In terms of durability, plastic dulls, scratches and becomes brittle over the seasons, whereas aluminium preserves its integrity over time. Aesthetically, replacing a plastic part with a machined aluminium element brings a high-end finish, in keeping with the café racer spirit of the Thruxton and the Speed Twin. It is a detail that distinguishes a refined build from a motorcycle left in production state.

The FCR-TR-PC003 chain guard is compatible with three Triumph models: the Thruxton (Modern Classic 1200 range), the Speed Twin 1200 and the Speed Twin 1200 RS. These three models share the same anchor points. To check compatibility with your precise model year, consult your registration certificate or contact our team with the references of your motorcycle before ordering. We validate compatibility with you to guarantee an installation without surprises.

The chain guard installs plug and play on the original anchor points of the motorcycle, without any irreversible modification. Installation is done in a few simple steps with basic tools. The guard directly replaces the original plastic part, fixing onto the same anchor points. No drilling, no cutting, the integrity of your Triumph is entirely preserved. Installation instructions are provided to guide you.

Yes. High-quality aluminium offers a significantly superior resistance to the original plastic, both against mechanical stresses and weather. The original plastic deforms under heat, becomes brittle in cold, scratches easily and dulls under the effect of UV. Aluminium undergoes none of these degradations: it preserves its shape, its strength and its appearance season after season. It is an immediately perceptible gain in durability, particularly appreciable for motorcycles used all year round.

The black and brushed finishes are identical technically and differ only in their aesthetic. The choice depends on the livery of your motorcycle. The black finish, discreet and assertive, integrates with dark builds and café racers with black dominants. The brushed finish reveals the aluminium material and brings a metallic contrast to bright builds and motorcycles with an exposed mechanical aesthetic. On a Thruxton or a Speed Twin, both finishes work, the choice is above all a question of the style sought.