Triumph Thunderbird 1600 Twin (2009)

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 Twin (2009) is a four-stroke, parallel twin DOHC, liquid-cooled motorcycle with a capacity of 1597cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.7:1 and a maximum power of 63 kW at 4850 rpm. The ignition is digital and inductive, and it has a six-speed transmission with a toothed belt final drive. The front suspension is Showa 47mm forks, and the rear suspension is Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5-position adjustable preload. The brakes are double disc at the front and a single disc at the rear. The bike has a rake of 32 degrees and a trail of 151.3mm. Its dimensions are 2350mm in length, 947mm in width, and 1216mm height. The seat height is 702mm, and the wheelbase is 1641mm. The dry weight of the bike is 308kg, and the fuel capacity is 22 litres. The average fuel consumption is 7.0L/100km, and it has a top speed of 188.5km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Year: 2009

Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 1597 cc / 97.5 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 103.8 x 94.3mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.7:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Oil Capacity: 4.2 L / 1.1 US gal . 0.92 Imp gal

Induction: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle

Ignition: Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management

Starting: Electric

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Max Power: 63 kW / 85.6 hp @ 4850 rpm

Max Torque: 146 Nm / 14.89 kgf-m / 107.7 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Toothed belt

Gear Ratio: 1st 2.9875:1 / 2nd 1.958:1 / 3rd 1.536:1 / 4th 1.219:1 / 5th 1.029:1 / 6th 0.909:1

Frame: Tubular steel, twin spine Swingarm Twin sided, steel

Front Suspension: Showa 47 mm forks.

Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload.

Rear Wheel Travel: 95 mm / 3.7 in

Front Brakes: 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 R19

Rear Tyre: 200/50 R17

Rake/: 32 degrees

Trail: 151.3 mm / 5.96 in

Dimensions: Length 2350mm / 92.5 in Width 947mm / 37.2 in (Handlebars) Height 1216mm / 47.9 in

Seat Height: 702 mm / 27.6 in

Wheelbase: 1641 mm / 64.6in

Dry Weight: 308 kg / 678 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal

Consumption Average: 7.0 L/100 km / 14.2 km/l / 33.4 US mpg / 40.1 Imp mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.1 sec

Top Speed: 188.5 km/h / 117.1 mph