Triumph

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 SPORT 2000 - 2004

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 SPORT 2000 - 2004
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 SPORT 2000 - 2004 · Photo: Peter Beens from Niagara Falls, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 SPORT 2000 - 2004
Year2000 - 2004
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity885 cc / 54 cu in
Bore X Stroke76 x 65 mm
Compression Ratio10:1
Cooling System—
Max Power61 kW / 82 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque76 Nm / 56 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
IgnitionDigital, inductive type
Induction3 x 36 mm flat slide CV carburetors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Final DriveChain, X-ring
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameHigh tensile steel spine
Front Suspension43 mm forks with triple rate springs, adjustable for compression, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear SuspensionMonoshock adjustable for compression, rebound damping and spring preload
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
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 Height790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase1580 mm / 62.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight224 kg / 494 lbs
Wet Weight238 kg / 525 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/80 R17
Rear Tyre160/80 R17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption5.1 L/100 km / 45.9 US mpg
Top Speed205.3 km/h / 127.6 mph
Triumph file

The Sport took the retro Thunderbird and gave it Speed Triple-derived performance parts: 17-inch wheels with radial tyres, twin front discs, fully adjustable suspension and around 82 hp. Finished in satin black and offered in yellow or red with black, it handled like a sports roadster while keeping the upright, comfortable riding position.