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TRIUMPH Thunderbird SE (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 2009, 2010

TRIUMPH Thunderbird SE 2009-2010 2 Photos
TRIUMPH Thunderbird SE (2009-2010)TRIUMPH Thunderbird SE (2009-2010)

In 2009, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Thunderbird, a large displacement cruiser motorcycle made at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England. The cruiser motorcycle featured a large 17-inch 200 mm wide rear wheel and was designed by Tim Prentice in California.

In 2009, in addition to the standard model, the maker released The Triumph Thunderbird SE, essentially a base version with extra touring-oriented accessories that enhanced its overall touring capabilities.

The 2009 Thunderbird SE had a detachable large windscreen for better wind protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort, a luggage rack with side-mounted leather panniers for extra storage, a more comfortable seat, and floorboards for both rider and passenger.

Besides that, the bike packed standard features, such as a large round headlight, a one-piece dual seat, a teardrop fuel tank, chromed engine covers, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, a side stand, and five-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike was built on a tubular steel twin-spine frame, packing a 47 mm Showa telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and five-position adjustable twin Showa shocks on the rear with 95 mm wheel travel.

In the performance department, the 2009 Triumph Thunderbird SE had its soul brought to life by a 1,599cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 85 hp at 4,850 rpm and 146 Nm (108 lb-ft) torque at 2,750 rpm.

TRIUMPH Thunderbird SE 2009-2010

TRIUMPH Thunderbird SE 1599

engine specs
Type:4-stroke Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270 degree firing interval
Displacement:1599 cm3
Bore X Stroke:4.1x3.7 in OR 104 mm
Compression Ratio:9.7:1
Horsepower:85/4850 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:108/2,750 lb-ft/RPM OR 146/2,750 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
transmission specs
Gearbox:6-speed, helical type 2nd - 6th
Clutch:wet, multiplate
Primary Drive:Gears
Final Drive:toothed belt
chassis specs
Frame:tubular steel, twin spine
Front Suspension:Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel
Rear Suspension:Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel
Front Brake:Twin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brake:Single 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
dimension specs
Overall Length:92.1 in OR 2339 mm
Overall Width:34.6 in OR 879 mm
Seat Height:27.5 in OR 699 mm
Wheelbase:63.5 in OR 1613 mm
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:679 lbs OR 308 kg
Fuel Capacity:5.8 gallons OR 22.0 L
tyres specs
Front:120/70 ZR 19
Rear:200/50 ZR 17
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