Triumph

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 1995 - 2004

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 1995 - 2004
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 1995 - 2004 · Photo: TR001, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 1995 - 2004
Year1995 - 2004
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity885 cc / 54 cu in
Bore X Stroke76 x 65 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power51 kW / 70 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque72 Nm / 53.1 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
IgnitionDigital
Induction3 x 36 mm Mikuni carburetors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Final DriveChain, O-ring
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameHigh tensile steel spine
Front Suspension43 mm Telescopic forks
Rear SuspensionMonoshock, preload adjustable
Front BrakesSingle 320 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2250 mm / 88.6 in
Overall Width860 mm / 33.8 in
Overall Height1105 mm / 43.5 in
Seat Height776 mm / 30.5 in
Wheelbase1580 mm / 62.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight220 kg / 485 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/80-18
Rear Tyre150/80-16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed191.1 km/h / 118.7 mph
Photo gallery
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 1995 - 2004

Photo: Bugsybanana, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Triumph file

A retro-styled cruiser introduced in 1995 to win back US buyers, built around a detuned version of Hinckley's 885 cc triple. It used wire wheels, high bars and a single front disc, trading outright performance for low-rev pull and relaxed cruising. The name recalled the 1950s 650 twin.