| Type | Modern Classic |
| Production | 1995-2004 |
History
Specifications
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 3-cylinders, transverse in-line |
| Bore & Stroke | 76,0 x 65,0 mm |
| Displacement | 885 cm³ (54,0 cu. in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 70,0 hp (51,5 kW) / 8000 rpm – Thunderbird 900 83,0 hp (61,0 kW) / 8500 rpm – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Max. torque | 72,0 Nm (7,4 kg*m) / 4800 rpm – Thunderbird 900 (to 1999) 70,3 Nm (7,2 kg*m) / 4000 rpm – Thunderbird 900 (from 1999) 76,0 Nm (7,8 kg*m) / 6500 rpm – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,88 sec. – Thunderbird 900 Sport1 |
| Top speed | 201 km/h (125 mph)2 |
| Fuel system (type) | Carburetor, 3x Mikuni BST36 Flat Slide CV or Keihin CVK36 |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,6 l / 100 km (42 mpg) – Thunderbird 900 Sport3 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed – Thunderbird 900 (to 1999) 6-speed – Thunderbird 900 (from 1999), Thunderbird Sport |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.733 1.947 1.545 1.291 1.154 1.074 (when fitted) |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | High tensile steel |
| Front suspension, travel | 43 mm telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in – Thunderbird 900 43 mm telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 150 mm / 5,9 in – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 110 mm / 4,3 in – Thunderbird 900 Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 110 mm / 4,3 in – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Front tire size | 110/80-R18 – Thunderbird 900 120/70-ZR17 – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Rear tire size | 160/80-R16 – Thunderbird 900 160/70-ZR17 – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Front brake | Single disc, 320 mm, 2-piston caliper – Thunderbird 900 Double disc, 310 mm, 2-piston calipers – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Fuel capacity | 15,0 l / 3,96 US gal. (reserve – 4,0 l) |
| Low level warning lamp | Not fitted |
| Fuel type | Unleaded 95 RON (US 89 CLC/AKI) |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Inductive Transistorized |
| Alternator | 12V-300W |
| Battery | 12V-14Ah |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2250 mm / 88,6 in 2320 mm / 91,3 in – Thunderbird 900 Sport (2003-2004) |
| Overall width | 860 mm / 33,8 in – Thunderbird 900 700 mm / 27,5 in – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Overall height | 1150 mm / 45,3 in – Thunderbird 900 1105 mm / 43,5 in – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Seat height | 750 mm / 29,5 in – Thunderbird 900 790 mm / 31,1 in – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62,2 in |
| Ground clearance | |
| Dry weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs – Thunderbird 900 224 kg / 494 lbs – Thunderbird 900 Sport |
| Curb (wet) weight |
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