Triumph Thunderbird LT (2015-16)

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The Triumph Thunderbird LT is a motorcycle produced by Triumph in 2015-16. It features a four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1699 cc and a bore x stroke of 107.1 x 94.3 mm. The compression system is 9.7:1 and it is liquid cooled with a wet sump lubrication system. The motorcycle has a multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI and a progressive linkage on throttle. It has both digital and inductive type ignition via electronic engine management with electric starting. The maximum power it can produce is 69 kW / 92 hp @ 5400 rpm and the maximum torque is 151 Nm / 15.4 kgf-m / 111.4 ft-lb @ 3550 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed gearbox and the final drive system is a toothed belt. The motorcycle has a tubular steel, twin spine frame with front and rear suspension systems comprising Showa forks and chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. Its braking system consists of 2 x 310 mm Floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, and ABS for the front wheel, and a single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, and ABS for the rear wheel. The motorcycle has wire 56-spoke wheels with whitewall tyres, and rake and trail values of 29.9 degrees and 133 mm respectively. It has a length of 2340 mm, width of 956 mm, height of 1225 mm, wheelbase of 1665 mm, and a dry weight of 349 kg. Its fuel capacity is 22 litres or 5.8 gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Thunderbird LT

Year: 2015 – 16


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270 degrees firing interval.
Capacity: 1699 cc / 103.7 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 107.1 x 94.3 mm
Compression System: 9.7:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Oil Capacity: 4.2 L / 1.1 US gal / 0.92 Imp gal
Exhaust: Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2, tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox, chrome-plated exhaust
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle
Ignition: Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 69 kW / 92 hp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque: 151 Nm / 15.4 kgf-m / 111.4 ft-lb @ 3550rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Toothed belt
Frame: Tubular steel, twin spine, swingarm twin sided, steel
Front Suspension: Showa 47mm forks
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload.
Rear Wheel Travel: 108.5 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 310 mm Floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes: Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS
Front Wheel: Wire, 56-spoke 16 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel: Wire, 56-spoke 16 x 5.5 in
Front Tyre: 150/80 VR16, Whitewall
Rear Tyre: 180/70 VR16, Whitewall
Rake: 29.9 degrees
Trail: 133 mm / 5.2 in
Dimensions: Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 956 mm / 37.6 in (Handlebars) Height 1225 mm / 48.2 in
Wheelbase: 1665 mm / 65.6 in
Seat Height: 700 mm / 27.6 in
Dry Weight: 349 kg / 769 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 gal

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