Triumph has unveiled its new cruiser, the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600. And will be released early in this summer 2009.
The Thunderbird 1600′s engine capacity is a bridging the Triumph’s smaller displacement cruisers and the the giant Rocket III, a liquid-cooled 1599cc DOHC Parallel Twin fuel injected. With 103.8 x 94.3mm of bore and stroke it has at least 80 hp and 100 lb-ft of torque. To drive engine energy to the rear wheel are used a belt drive and six-speed transmission.
The chassis includes cast aluminum five-spoke wheels mated to a tubular steel frame and swingarm. Showa suspension components are sourced, 47mm fork up front and chromed spring shocks out back with five-position preload adjustable.
Braking for the new cruiser is dual 310mm with 4-piston Nissin calipers on the front, and a single 310mm rotor with 2-piston Brembo caliper. For best braking performance will be offered ABS as an option.
A 5.5-gallon fuel tank also houses the instrument cluster, with speedometer, tachometer and LCD display. Self-cancelling turn signals will be also utilized by 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600.
These Triumph cruiser will be directly competitor for the Twin Cam Harley-Davidson. Unfortunately the price has not been announced by Triumph.
2010 Triumph Thunderbird Specifications
Engine: 1599cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel Twin, 270 degree firing interval
Bore/Stroke: 103.8 x 94.3mm
Maximum Power In excess of 80 bhp
Maximum Torque In excess of 100 lb-ft
Fuel System: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle
Final Drive: Toothed belt
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox: 6-speed constant mesh, helical type
Frame: Tubular steel, twin spine
Swingarm: Twin sided, steel
Front Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 19 x 3.5 inch
Rear Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6 inch
Front Tire: 120/70 R19
Rear Tire: 200/50 R17
Front Suspension: Showa 47mm forks
Rear Suspension: Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5-position-adjustable preload
Front Brakes: Twin 310mm fixed discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Instrument display/functions: Tank mounted instrumentation with large speedo, integrated tacho and LCD display with odometer, twin trip counters, range-to-empty and clock. Auto-cancelling indicators
Length: 2350mm (92.5 in)
Width: (Handlebars) 947mm (37.2 in) (TBC)
Height: 1216mm (47.9 in) (TBC)
Seat Height: 702mm (27.6 in) (TBC)
Wheelbase: 1641mm (64.6in)
Rake/Trail: 32°/151.3mm
Dry Weight TBC
Fuel Tank Capacity: 21 litres (5.5 gal US)
