Triumph Thunderbird 1600 Twin (2011)

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The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 Twin motorcycle is a 2011 model with a four-stroke, parallel twin engine that has a capacity of 1597cc. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system and a wet sump lubrication. The bike has a multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI and a digital, inductive type ignition. The maximum power output of the motorcycle is 63 kW (85.6 hp) at 4850 rpm, and the maximum torque is 146 Nm (107.7 lb-ft) at 2750 rpm. It features a six-speed transmission and a toothed belt for final drive. The bike has a tubular steel, twin-spine frame and a twin-sided, steel swingarm. The front suspension is Showa 47 mm forks, and the rear suspension is Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. The front and rear brakes are 310 mm discs with four-piston and two-piston calipers, respectively. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 22 litres (5.8 US gallons) and a dry weight of 308 kg (678 lbs). It has a top speed of 188.5 km/h (117.1 mph) and a standing 1/4 mile time of 13.1 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Year: 2011


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

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