Triumph Thunderbird 1600


TypeCruiser
Production2010-2018

History

Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (2010-2018)
Triumph Thunderbird SE 1600

Specifications

ENGINE
Engine (type)Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement2-cylinders in-line, 270°
Bore & Stroke103,8 x 94,3 mm
Displacement1596 cm³ (97,4 cu. in)
Compression ratio9.7:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power84,5 hp (62,1 kW) / 4800 rpm1
86,0 hp (63,2 kW) / 4850 rpm2
Max. torque149,5 Nm (15,1 kg*m) / 2400 rpm3
146,0 Nm (14,8 kg*m) / 2750 rpm4
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)4,79 sec.5
Top speed176 km/h (109,4 mph)6
Fuel system (type)Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Fuel economy / consumption6,7 l / 100 km (35,1 mpg)7
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchWet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveBelt
Gear ratio
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
2.875
1.958
1.536
1.219
1.029
0.909
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular steel, twin spine
Front suspension, travel47 mm telescopic fork Showa, 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travelSwingarm with twin-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 95 mm / 3,7 in
Front tire size120/70-R19
Rear tire size200/50-R17
Front brakeDouble disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers Nissin (ABS)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper Brembo (ABS)
Fuel capacity21,7 l / 5,73 US gal.
Low level warning lamp4,5 l / 1,18 US gal.
Fuel typeUnleaded, 91 RON (US – 87 RON/MON)
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemDigital electronic
Alternator12V-504W at 2000 rpm
12V-540W at 6000 rpm
Battery12V-18Ah
DIMENSIONS
Overall length2340 mm / 92,1 in
Overall width880 mm / 34,6 in
Overall height1120 mm / 44,1 in
Seat height700 mm / 27,5 in
Wheelbase1615 mm / 63,5 in
Ground clearance
Dry weight305 kg / 672 lbs
Curb (wet) weight339 kg / 746 lbs

Images

Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (2010-2018)
Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (2010-2018)
Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (2010-2018)
Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (2010-2018)

Videos

2013 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Manuals

References

  1. Service Manual, Triumph Thunderbird 1600, Max. Power (DIN 70020)
  2. Brochures “Motorcycles Triumph, 2010-2018 model years”, Max. Power (95/1/EC)
  3. Service Manual, Triumph Thunderbird 1600, Max. Torque
  4. Brochures “Motorcycles Triumph, 2010-2018 model years”, Max. Torque
  5. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (01/2010), 0-60 mph
  6. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (01/2010), Top Speed
  7. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (01/2010), Average MPG