Triumph Thruxton (2012)

The 2012 Triumph Thruxton is a retro-style motorcycle featuring a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 865cc/57.8 cu in. It has a bore x stroke of 88.9 x 68.6 mm and a compression ratio of 9.9:1. The bike is air-cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system with synthetic, 15W/50 engine oil. It is powered by twin carburetors with throttle position sensors and electric carburetor heaters, and the ignition is digital. The engine produces a maximum output of 51.5 kW / 69 hp @ 7250 rpm and a maximum torque of 71.8 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53ft.lbf @ 5750 rpm.

The Triumph Thruxton has a wet, multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission, with a final drive powered by an x-ring chain. The bike has a tubular steel cradle frame and a twin-sided swingarm made of tubular steel. The front suspension is made up of 41 mm forks with adjustable preload, while the rear suspension features chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. The bike’s front brakes consist of a single 320 mm floating disc with a Nissin 2 piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a single 255mm disc with a 2 piston caliper.

The 2012 Triumph Thruxton rides on 36-spoke, 18 x 2.5 in wheels in the front and 40-spoke, 17 x 3.5 in wheels in the rear. It has a front tire size of 100/90 R18 and a rear tire size of 130/80 R17. The bike has a rake angle of 26 degrees and a trail of 97 mm / 3.8 in.

The motorcycle is 2212 mm / 87.1 in in length, 714 mm / 28.1 in in width, and has a handlebar height of 1170 mm / 46.4 in. It has a wheelbase of 1477 mm / 58.1 in and a seat height of 790 mm / 31.1 in. The dry weight of the bike is 205 kg / 451 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 16 litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal. The average fuel consumption of the bike is 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg. The Triumph Thruxton can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 115 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Thruxton

Year: 2012


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 865 cc / 57.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88.9 x 68.6 mm
Cooling System: Air-cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15W/50
Induction: Twin carburetors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters
Ignition: Digital
Spark Plug: NGK, DPR8EA-9
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 51.5 kW / 69 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque: 71.8 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53ft.lbf @ 5750 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 speed

Final Drive: X-ring chain
Frame: Tubular steel cradle, twin sided swingarm, tubular steel
Front Suspension: 41 mm Forks with adjustable preload
Rear Suspension: Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front Brakes: Single 320 mm floating disc, Nissin 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Wheels Front: 36-spoke, 18 x 2.5 in
Wheels Rear: 40-spoke, 17 x 3.5 in
Front Tyre: 100/90 R18
Rear Tyre: 130/80 R17
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 97 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions: Length 2212 mm / 87.1 in Width 714 mm / 28.1 in Handlebars Height 1170 mm / 46.4 in
Wheelbase: 1477 mm / 58.1 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 205 kg / 451 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.2 sec
Top Speed: 185 km/h / 115 mph

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