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2015 Triumph Thunderbird

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Review

2015 Triumph Thunderbird on www.Totalmotorcycle.com

To the onlooker, Triumph Cruiser bikes could be mistaken for being just about pure classic cruiser style…

But one ride tells you that they are about surprising levels of agility and performance in a bike that can deliver an engaging ride every day. They just happen to do it with that pure classic cruiser style.

Laid back and relaxed, the Thunderbird is exactly the way a cruiser should be.

But, on top of that, Triumph engineering has added superior performance and handling without ever diluting what the Thunderbird is all about.

The engine itself is unique in its class, a classic Triumph parallel twin. And the styling is pure cruiser with sweeping lines, low seat and high bars.

But like any Triumph it’s highly practical too, and perfectly feasible as an everyday commuter. A long, low, fat-tyred, chromed up, everyday commuter.

 

2015 Triumph Thunderbird www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

Laid back and relaxed, the Thunderbird is everything a cruiser should be , but with a uniquely British touch. Twice awarded “Cruiser of the Year” by Cycle World, the Thunderbird combines classic cruiser styling with class leading chassis and engine performance.

Distinctive 1597cc, belt drive, parallel twin engine delivering 146Nm of torque at just 2750rpm.
Overdrive sixth gear ratio delivers excellent fuel economy from long range 22 litre tank
Low 700mm seat height delivers classics looks coupled with an easy riding dynamic
Showa suspension and Nissin ABS brakes

The Thunderbird is available in:

Phantom Black
Lava Red/Silver Frost

 

 

2015 Triumph Thunderbird www.Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

Styling
Bodywork

We made sure that the Thunderbird’s authentic classic style lives on. With a long, low stance, fat rear tyre, teardrop tank and high bars. By keeping it pure, uncluttered, clean and elegant, with plenty of chrome, it still looks exactly how a cruiser should look.
Engine

The Thunderbird’s handsome engine is large enough to dominate the bikes appearance, with a sophisticated black finish contrasting with its chromed covers. Fat exhaust pipes and machined cooling fin edges add to the style, which continues even on the fuel injection throttle bodies.
Instruments

The instruments are set into a tank-mounted chromed pod, leaving the top yoke area lean to show off the array of polished aluminium and chrome, so it looks as great to you as it does to the people watching it pass by.

 

Engine
Power

The Thunderbird’s 1597cc parallel twin engine kicks out a muscular 86PS and a thumping 146Nm of torque at just 2750rpm.
Configuration

Full of modern engineering, we added double overhead camshafts and a crankshaft with 270 degree firing intervals, to give you an engine with authentic cruiser character. Whilst the fuelling is looked after by a sequential fuel injection system and progressive throttle linkage which ensures the engine delivers its torque exactly the way you expect.
6 Speed Gear Box

The transmission uses a six-speed gearbox with a tall top ratio for relaxed highway cruising and exceptional fuel efficiency.
Belt Drive

We’ve incorporated high tech materials in the belt and pulleys so you get a drive with an exceptionally long life even compared with other modern bikes. And almost zero maintenance requirements.

It’s also smooth, quiet and helps keep the rear of the bike clean.

 

Chassis
Frame

We gave the Thunderbird a twin spine steel frame that’s exceptionally stiff. Coupled with well-dampened suspension this gives you a plush ride and exceptionally stable, easy handling for a bike in this class.
Suspension

With their 47mm diameter and 120mm of travel, the forks are carefully matched by our suspension specialists to the pair of chromed rear shocks. And, their 5-position adjustable spring preload allows you to adjust them to suit the way you want to ride.
Brakes

We made sure that the brakes are well up to the Thunderbird’s wide range of capabilities. A pair of four-piston callipers up front provide sufficient power to cope with a fully loaded bike, high speeds and mountainous terrain. You’ll find they offer loads of feedback too.
Wheels and Tyres

The Thunderbird gets handsome, five spoke cast alloy wheels, fitted with Metzeler tyres.
Handling

We built the Thunderbird to give cruiser riders a bike that handles as well as it looks.

That’s why it steers so well, especially at low speeds despite the forks being raked out at a cool-looking 32 degrees.

The Thunderbird is surprisingly agile too with enough ground clearance for decent lean angles and an engaging ride when the road gets interesting.
Seat Height

The seat is very low at just 700mm and the cruising position is relaxed and spacious, with the footrests positioned forward to keep you comfortable without being too much of a stretch.

The low seat also means that it’s easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground. So no matter what your height is, you can confidently manoeuvre even at low speeds.
Riding Position

As you’d expect, the bars are pulled back and wide, so the grips are exactly where you want them. Giving you a relaxed stance and the high levels of control you want on a bike of this size.

 

Equipment and Technology
Instruments and Computer

We know you might spend a lot of time on your Thunderbird so we’ve included high levels of equipment. An on-board computer in the tank-mounted instrument pod which includes a clock, range to empty, twin trip meters and a fuel gauge. As well as a neat, compact rev counter and electronic self cancelling indicators. Everything’s right where you need it.
Tank Range

On a big bike like this we were able to fit a 22 litre tank. So, along with the high efficiency engine, the Thunderbird has an exceptional fuel range, at 56mph the Thunderbird will give you more than 67mpg. In fact, it’s easily capable of more than 200 miles between refuelling stops.
ABS

We fit ABS to the Thunderbird as standard. So it never loses it’s cool.

 

 

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2015 Triumph Thunderbird – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ USD

 

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2015 Triumph Thunderbird – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $ CDN

 

 

 

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2015 Triumph Thunderbird – www.Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £11499 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

Engine and Transmission

typeLiquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing interval
capacity1597cc
bore103.8mm
stroke94.3mm
systemMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, progressive linkage on throttle
exhaustChromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2 exhaust system with chrome plated silencers
final driveToothed Belt
clutchWet, multi-plate
gearbox6-speed, helical type 2nd – 6th
oil capacity4.2L

Chassis, Running Gear and Displays

frameTubular Steel, twin spine
swingarmTwin-sided, steel
Front WheelsCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 19 x 3.5 in
Rear WheelsCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6 in
Front Tyres120/70 R19
Rear Tyres200/50 R17
Front SuspensionShowa 47mm forks. 120mm travel
Rear SuspensionShowa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel
brakes frontTwin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, ABS
brakes rearSingle 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
instrument display and functionsAnalogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock

Dimensions and Capacities

length2340mm
width handlebars880
height without mirror1120mm
seat height700mm
wheelbase1615mm
rake32º
trail151mm
tank capacity22l
wet weight339 kg
dry weight308 kg

Performance

max power ec86BHP @ 4850
max torque ec146NM @ 2750

 

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