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TRIUMPH Thunderbird (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 1999, 2000

TRIUMPH Thunderbird 1999-2000 3 Photos
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In 1999, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thunderbird, a naked motorcycle that debuted in 1994. The 1999 machine had the same package as previous models, without significant modifications.

In addition to the standard model, the British maker made available three more variations of the base model: the Triumph Thunderbird Sport, Thunderbird Legend, and Thunderbird Adventurer. The base model was manufactured until 2003, and the Sport model until 2004.

In the aesthetic department, the 1999 Thunderbird was fitted with standard features, such as a large round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a micro-alloyed high tensile steel frame with a 43 mm fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking performance was handled by a 320 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 285 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 1999 Triumph Thunderbird had its soul brought to life by an 885cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by three flat side carburetors, delivering 70 hp at 8,000 rpm and 71 Nm (52 lb-ft) torque at 4,000 rpm.

TRIUMPH Thunderbird 1999-2000

TRIUMPH Thunderbird 885

engine specs
Type:4-stroke liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Displacement:885 cm3
Bore X Stroke:3.0x2.6 in OR 76 mm
Compression Ratio:10.0:1
Horsepower:70/8000 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:52/4000 lb-ft/RPM OR 71/4000 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:3 x 36mm flat slide CV carburettors
transmission specs
Gearbox:6-speed, manual
Clutch:wet, multiplate
Primary Drive:Gears
Final Drive:O-ring chain
chassis specs
Frame:Micro alloyed high tensile steel spine
Front Suspension:43mm forks with triple rate springs
Rear Suspension:Monoshock with adjustable preload
Front Brake:Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brake:Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
dimension specs
Overall Length:88.6 in OR 2250 mm
Overall Width:33.9 in OR 861 mm
Seat Height:30.6 in OR 777 mm
Wheelbase:62.2 in OR 1580 mm
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:485 lbs OR 220 kg
Fuel Capacity:4 gallons OR 15.1 L
tyres specs
Front:110/80 R 18
Rear:150/80 R 16
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