Motorcycle specifications Triumph1600 Thunderbird 2015 New transatlantic
presentation of the 1600 Thunderbird 2015
having disappeared from the Triumph catalog in 2005, the name Thunderbird returned in 2010 in a radically new guise. Formerly a neo-retro 3-cylinder roadster, the name now refers to a large custom built for America... designed with Triumph in mind, in keeping with the philosophy of our neighbors across the Channel, who do nothing like anyone else.
with the Rocket III, Triumph has the biggest production custom (with the exception of the Boss Hoss and a few seasoned preparations). But this 2.3-liter behemoth is a departure from custom engine tradition: custom bikes only have 2 cylinders, and the Rocket has 3.
That's where this Thunderbird comes in. A big 1,594 cm3 beast with a Triumph-style twin at its heart. Not a V-twin as found on 95% of custom bikes, but a parallel mill, as found on Bonnevilles, Scramblers and Thruxtons. This 6-speed block is housed in a very Bonneville America-style chassis. With just the right amount of power, this liquid-cooled mill develops 86 hp at just under 5,000 rpm. Hinckley has provided ample torque, with almost 15 mkg in the pot even before 3,000 rpm. Enough to get the 339 kg machine off the ground smoothly. Comfort will undoubtedly be one of this huge steel bird's most charming assets.
as for the brakes, 3 x 310 mm discs come to the rescue. A host of accessories are available to personalize your Thunderbird, from the indispensable to the superfluous. In just a few years, the Thunderbird has given birth to a veritable "little family", now comprising the Strom, Nightstorm, LT and Commander models.
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Key facts Triumph 1600 Thunderbird (2015) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Good size
- New big twin, smooth and powerful
- More accessible than Rocket III
- Chassis, comfort and suspension
Weak points
- Twin parallel not much courted
- Mainly for the U.S.
- Improved level of finish expected
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
15,790€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 200 km/h (124.30 mph)
Specifications Triumph 1600 Thunderbird 2015
- Chassis
- Frame : double steel cradle
- Fuel capacity : 22 liters (5.81 US gallons)
- Seat height : 700 mm (27.56 in)
- Length : 2,340 mm (92.13 in)
- Width : 880 mm (34.65 in)
- Min height : 1,120 mm (44.09 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,615 mm (63.58 in)
- Dry weight : 308 kg (679 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 339 kg (747 lb)
- Front axle
- Telehydraulic fork Ø 47 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 310 mm (12.2 in), 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 19 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.48 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary belt drive
- Rear axle
- 2 lateral shock absorbers, Wheel travel : 109 mm (4.29 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 310 mm (12.2 in), 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 200 / 50 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.62 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder online , 4 strokes
- Injection
- Cooling system : liquid
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 1,594 cc
- 86 ch (84.80 hp) to 4,850 rpm
- 14.80 mkg to 2,750 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 3.63 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 20.81 kg/mkg
- Compression : 9.7:1
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : ABS as standard
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the 1600 Thunderbird 2015
- What is the power of the 1600 Thunderbird 2015?
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The 1600 Thunderbird 2015 develops a power of 86 ch (84.80 hp)
- What is the torque of the 1600 Thunderbird 2015?
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The maximum torque of the 1600 Thunderbird 2015 is 14.80 mkg to 2,750 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the 1600 Thunderbird 2015?
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The 1600 Thunderbird 2015 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 200 km/h (124.30 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the 1600 Thunderbird 2015?
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The 1600 Thunderbird 2015 has a a dry weight of 308 kg (679 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 339 kg (747 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the 1600 Thunderbird 2015?
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To ensure good accessibility, the 1600 Thunderbird 2015 offers a minimum seat height of 700 mm (27.56 in).
- What is the price of the 1600 Thunderbird 2015?
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The price of the 1600 Thunderbird 2015 is 15,790€ in France
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 14 reviews
I currently own a Bonneville SE, after a test ride at Triumph Marseille I am going to order a 1600 T-Bird, I would like to install a steering damper, I have contacted several manufacturers but there is no specific adaptation for this machine
Would you have an idea or the address of a company for an adaptation
Thank you for your reply
Best regards Gérard Rating : 5/5 Respond to Gérard Borgett
I'll never understand the concept of looking rather than being. Aesthetics are a woman's preoccupation.
I don't care if the radiator is this or the pots are that, as long as it contributes to my happiness. I'm not interested in what other people think. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Gorgon
and it doesn't leak. Rating : 5/5 Respond to dacat
So, for me, the TBIRD is superior in every way.and HD is done taking people for fools .... thinking that by selling at a high price, everything's fine .... NO AND NO AND THANKS TO TRIUMPH FOR PUTTING Hd'S NOSE DOWN. Rating : 5/5 Respond to amoureux
My first impression when I saw the bete in the parking lot in its moon-gray metallic dress was
"you beasts, it can't be easy to manoeuvre. But what a beauty!
Indeed, the various photos I've already seen don't do her justice.
Here, equipped only with its little summer windscreen and aluminum rims, it's magnificent
A word of advice from Tech TRIUMPH LILLE before you set off: "Take a little spin around town and get on the freeway
you'll see !!!)
OK, he starts the bete, explains to me the different settings of the electronic speedometer
2 trip, average consumption, gauge, range, it's all there!
ergonomic controls fall naturally to the right thumb
When we slow down, I find the engine a little quiet with a metallic noise
He explains that this noise comes from the air injection box under the engine
Flick the handle, .... AH! yes, the 2 horns produce a deep sound worthy of the displacement; it's not yet BROAP HD, but it's good BROAP with a British accent
In the saddle!! very comfortable, my foundation finds its place there, the controls are accessible
for my 1.75m, even though the machine is wide. The legs fit well on either side
i take off the stand, and start to back out of the parking space with apprehension. Surprise! well, it's no more difficult than taking out my speedmaster, which gives back
50 kg
1st gear, it slams, just like on the speedmaster, and I start to pull out of the parking lot onto the road
the caution required when trying out an unfamiliar machine. a little 90 deg, weaving between the
and oncoming motorcycles, 90 left, curb, 90 right, stop at roundabout; all in 2nd gear
BEN, it's a pleasure, the machine registers with precision.
Here we go again 1 clac, 2 ah moins clac, 3 clic, 4éme, 5 éme without wringing too much, it likes cool driving it seems
I take the 6th freeway, still cool
Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm accompanied by a buddy in a DAYTONA 675, with whom I fool around from time to time
from time to time. Yep, with a speed !!!!! of 70 CV, it's a speed, it doesn't have the acceleration of a DAYTONA
but under certain climatic conditions, it can reach a good 190 mph
But back to the point, the Tech had warned me that "there's a dual engine map, so if you go easy on the throttle
if you go easy on the throttle, it stays in cruise mode; if you go hard, it switches to sport mode"
Ok, I quietly join the left-hand lane and glance at my buddy who usually
had fun embarrassing me with his acceleration and this time had taken my speedmaster to follow me (too bad).
and now we have the same idea..... Nobody in front , GAAZZZZZ!!!!
I've never felt like this before........... RAAH!!! big smile behind my helmet
The acceleration...., although I've already tried a Z750, a DAYTONA 675, a TIGER 1050, it pushes, but this catapults
Surprised, with my head back and arms outstretched, I let go of the throttle and hit the brakes.
It's a powerful brake, but you have to dose it.
A bit of driving at legal speed, half turn, freeway left-hand lane, nobody there and then (I've been warned, I'm settling a bit)
REGAZZZ; bend, it rubs, not even a jolt
Periph, back to a cool rpm, a bit of weaving, the weight is not felt, cool return to "cruise mode"
Arriving at the parking lot, we feel a little anxious, having to do a 180 in slow motion across the width of the road to stow the bike
and given the weight ...............re-surprise "no problem" handlebars in stop and slow motion I put the wheel in its place,
like a formality
conclusion
I'm buying, here's a nice machine with character, history and performance
Complete on-board electronics with gauge !!!!
it's really a super-speedmaster, the missing link before the ROCKET III
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Coming from a SPEEDMASTER , I didn't feel the difference until I got back on the dis
speedmaster, which seemed quite small
It took almost no time at all to get the hang of it, only my axiety relative to the weight was a slight obstacle
No matter what pace you set, the machine doesn't fall apart. The engine is a real pleasure,
Its torque is omnipresent and enhances driving pleasure. I don't understand the criticism
magazines about the engine's power (said to be insufficient)
The noise it emits, without being too aggressive, is a far cry from the knitting-machine sound of the Bonneville twin-cylinders
Handling is impeccable and easy to get to grips with
The seat is deep and comfortable.
consumption during this test (~ 40 km) was ~ 6 liters (dixit meter) and this despite the acceleration and speed more than illegal
reached
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On the other hand, the rider is less protected from the wind than on the speed, the front of the machine seemed to me more plunging and
and the summer screen lower
Given the acceleration, the addition of a sissi-bar for DUO riding is a must, otherwise you'll be turning it into a solo rider
No storage space, as with all custom bikes. Rating : 5/5 Respond to korben62
In discovering this new Triumph, I must say that the idea is great, that the engine must be nice, but regarding the aesthetics there are faults, as the position of the headlight (it looks like a 125 Deanlim) therefore to review by retracting it more between the fork. the plate support at the rear with turn signals also to review, pots too long, water radiator that it is better incorporated into the frame (legislation obliges). finally hope that Triumph will review its copy on the final model
bonne route à tous. Rating : 5/5 Respond to HD