The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 Twin (2014) motorcycle comes with a four-stroke, liquid-cooled parallel twin engine and a capacity of 1597 cc. It has a multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI, progressive linkage on the throttle, and a digital, inductive type ignition via electronic engine management. The maximum power it generates is 63 kW at 4850 rpm, and the maximum torque is 146 Nm/14.89 kgf-m/107.7 lb-ft at 2750 rpm. The motorcycle features a 6-speed transmission, toothed belt final drive, and a tubular steel frame with twin-spine and twin-sided steel swingarm. It has a front suspension of Showa 47 mm forks and a rear one of Showa chromed springs twin shocks with 5-position adjustable preload. The front brakes have 2×310 mm discs with 4-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 310 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The dimensions are Length 2350 mm, Width 947 mm (Handlebars), and Height 1216 mm, with a seat height of 702 mm, wheelbase of 1641 mm, and dry weight of 308 kg. The fuel capacity is 22 liters, with an average consumption of 7.0 L/100 km. The standing 1/4 mile is covered in 13.1 sec, and the top speed is 188.5 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Thunderbird 1600
| Year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
