Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2016, 2017
In 2016, Triumph launched two unique versions of the Thruxton 1200 R model to compete at Germany's 2016 Glemseck 101 motorcycle festival. One was named The White Bike, and the other was The Bulldog.
Both machines packed the same 1,200cc parallel-twin engine of the standard Thruxton but with an additional off-the-shelf Rotrex supercharger that increased power from 96 to 139 hp and torque from 112 to 157 Nm.
The 2016 Triumph Thruxton R Supercharged "The Bulldog" featured a cafe racer style like the original Thruxton and was powered by the same 1,200cc parallel-twin engine as the standard R version but with an additional supercharger that enhanced power and torque.
In addition to the supercharger, The Bulldog received a six-speed transmission with a modified and uprated wet multi-plate assist clutch, Thunderbird injectors, and a custom fuel ignition map.
In the aesthetic department, The Bulldog featured a custom black and red color scheme, a smoothed rear end, a hand-built dash, LED front lights, black-finished wheels, a comfort rider seat, a MotoGP braced swingarm, and a custom-made exhaust system with twin single pipes.
As for the power figures, the 2016 Triumph Thruxton R Supercharged "The Bulldog" had its soul brought to life by the same 1,200cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine as the standard R version, delivering 139 hp and 157 Nm.
engine specs | Type: | Liquid cooled, | Displacement: | 1200 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.8x3.1 in OR 97 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | Horsepower: | 139/0 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 116/0 lb-ft/RPM OR 157/0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-Speed | Clutch: | Wet multi plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Tubular steel cradle | Front Suspension: | Race bred, fully-adjustable Showa big piston forks | Rear Suspension: | Fully adjustable Ohlins twin | Front Brake: | Double disc | Rear Brake: | Single disc |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | 29.3 in OR 744 mm | Seat Height: | 31.9 in OR 810 mm | Wheelbase: | 55.7 in OR 1415 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 478 lbs OR 217 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.8 gallons OR 14.4 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70 ZR17 | Rear: | 160/60 ZR17 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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