Triumph's profilation of this bike |
But there is more to the Thunderbird than meets the eye. This critically acclaimed motorcycle, voted ‘Cruiser of the Year’ by top US magazine Cycle World, rewrites the rules on the way that cruisers should perform, bringing Triumph’s reputation for handling and engineering excellence to the mainstream cruiser market for the first time. |
General information |
Motorcycle name
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Triumph Thunderbird |
Model year
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2011 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 12499. Euro 13740. UK £ 10199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.6 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1597.0 ccm (97.45 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
Power output
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85.0 HP (62.0 kW)) @ 4850 RPM |
Torque
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146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM |
Compression
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9.7:1 |
Bore x stroke
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103.8 x 94.3 mm (4.1 x 3.7 inches) |
Fuel system
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Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
Clutch
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Wet. multi-plate |
Driveline
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Toothed belt. Primary drive: Gear. |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Tubular steel. twin spine |
Rake (fork angle)
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32.0° |
Front suspension
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Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel |
Rear suspension
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Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel |
Front tire
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120/70-R19 |
Rear tire
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200/50-R17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc |
Diameter
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310 mm (12.2 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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310 mm (12.2 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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338.4 kg (746.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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699 mm (27.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1120 mm (44.1 inches) |
Overall length
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2339 mm (92.1 inches) |
Overall width
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879 mm (34.6 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1613 mm (63.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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21.95 litres (5.80 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Phantom ,Black |
Starter
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Electric |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Triumph bike
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Value for money for the 2011 Triumph Thunderbird:
(85.5 out of 100)
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