| Triumph's profilation of this bike |
| The Thruxton draws on the Spartan café racing machines of the sixties and takes its name from the near-mythic racing Triumphs of that era. |
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General information |
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Model name
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Triumph Thruxton |
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Year of manufacture
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2008 |
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Type
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Classic |
| Price as new | US$ 7999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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865.0 ccm (52.78 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Output
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69.0 HP (50.4 kW)) @ 7200 RPM |
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Torque
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53.0 Nm (5.4 kgf-m or 39.1 ft.lbs) @ 6400 RPM |
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Compression
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9.2:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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90.0 x 68.0 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Ignition
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Digital - inductive type |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet. multi-plate |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Tubular steel cradle |
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Rake (fork angle)
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27.0° |
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Front suspension
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41mm forks with adjustable preload |
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Rear suspension
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Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
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Front tire
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100/90-18 |
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Rear tire
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130/80-R17 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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255 mm (10.0 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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204.6 kg (451.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.3373 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1095 mm (43.1 inches) |
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Overall length
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2149 mm (84.6 inches) |
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Overall width
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696 mm (27.4 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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16.65 litres (4.40 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Jet Black with Gold Stripe. Tornado Red with White Stripe. Aluminum Silver with Red Stripe |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Rating sample for this Triumph bike
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Value for money for the 2008 Triumph Thruxton:
 (82.0 out of 100)
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