TRIUMPH Thunderbird (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1994, the British motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Triumph Thunderbird 900, coded as the T309RT. The bike was manufactured at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England, and played an essential role in the re-entry of Triumph in the United States market.

Alongside the standard model, the motorcycle maker introduced three other versions. The Triumph Thunderbird Legend, Thunderbird Adventurer, and Thunderbird Sport. The base model was manufactured until 2003, and the Sport model until 2004.

In 2002, the British motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Triumph Thunderbird, a machine that packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without any significant modifications, except for color changes.

The 2002 motorcycle was available in a new Sunset Red with Opal and Graphite with Jet Black infill. It packed standard features, such as a round headlight on the front, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2002 Triumph Thunderbird had installed an 885cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, boasting 70 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 71 Nm (52 lb-ft) torque at 4,000 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch linked to the rear wheel through an X-ring final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 191 kph (119 mph).