Triumph Thunderbird LT (2015-16)

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The Triumph Thunderbird LT motorcycle has a four stroke, parallel twin DOHC engine with a 1699cc capacity and 9.7:1 compression system. It has a liquid cooling system with a 4.2L oil capacity and a wet sump lubrication. The bike has multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI and a progressive linkage on the throttle for induction. The ignition is digital and inductive type via electronic engine management with an electric starting. It has a maximum power of 69kW and a maximum torque of 151 Nm. The clutch is wet with a multi-plate and a 6-speed transmission. The final drive is a toothed belt. The frame is a tubular steel with a twin spine, swingarm twin sided and steel. The suspension includes Showa 47mm forks at the front and Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload at the rear. The braking system has 2 x 310mm floating discs at the front and a single 310mm fixed disc at the rear with ABS in both. It has wire, 56-spoke wheels with whitewall tyres at 150/80 VR16 for the front and 180/70 VR16 for the rear. The bike has a 29.9-degree rake and a trail of 133mm. The dimensions of the bike include a length of 2340mm, width of 956mm (handlebars) and a height of 1225mm. The wheelbase measures 1665mm and the seat height is 700mm. The dry weight is 349kg with a fuel capacity of 22 litres.

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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