Triumph Thunderbird LT (1700)


TypeCruiser
Production2014-2018

History

Triumph Thunderbird LT 1700 (2014-2018)

Specifications

ENGINE
Engine (type)Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement2-cylinders in-line, 270°
Bore & Stroke107,1 x 94,3 mm
Displacement1699 cm³ (103,7 cu. in)
Compression ratio9.7:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power94,0 hp (69,1 kW) / 5400 rpm
Max. torque151,0 Nm (15,3 kg*m) / 3500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed193 km/h (120 mph)1
Fuel system (type)Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Fuel economy / consumption5,47 l / 100 km (43 mpg)2
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), 108,5 mm / 4,3 in
Front tire size150/80-R16
Rear tire size180/70-R16
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 length2546 mm / 100,2 in
Overall width956 mm / 37,6 in
Overall height1225 mm / 48,2 in (without mirrors & windscreen)
1364 mm / 53,7 in (standard windscreen)
1500 mm / 59,0 in (tall windscreen)
Seat height700 mm / 27,5 in
Wheelbase1665 mm / 65,5 in
Ground clearance
Dry weight349 kg / 769 lbs
Curb (wet) weight380 kg / 838 lbs

Images

Triumph Thunderbird LT 1700 (2014-2018)
Triumph Thunderbird LT 1700 (2014-2018)
Triumph Thunderbird LT 1700 (2014-2018)

Videos

2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT 1700

Manuals

References

  1. motorcyclenews.com “TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 1700 LT (2014 – on) Review”, Top speed
  2. motorcyclenews.com “TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 1700 LT (2014 – on) Review”, Average fuel consumption