Triumph Thunderbird Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph Thunderbird motorcycle specifications include a 885 cc (54.00 cu in) engine, power of 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).

Key specifications

1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018Model years
885 ccDisplacement
70 hpPower
70.6 Nm @ 4,800 rpmTorque
220 kgDry weight
750 mmSeat height
Model years covered
1995199619971998200020012002200320102011201220132014201520162018
Year-specific specification changes

The 1995 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
2000855 cc (52.17 cu in)
20101,594 cc (97.27 cu in)
201120181,597 cc (97.45 cu in)
Dry weight
20152018308 kg (679 lb)
Engine type
20102018Twin, four-stroke
Final drive
20102018Belt (final drive)
Front brakes
20102011Double disc
2012Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers
20132018Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS.
Gearbox
200020186-speed
Power
199868 hp (49.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
2001200269 hp (50.4 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
201084.5 hp (61.7 kW) @ 4,850 rpm
201185 hp (62.0 kW) @ 4,850 rpm
2012201586 hp (62.8 kW) @ 4,850 rpm
201885 hp (62.0 kW) @ 4,850 rpm
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
20132018Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS
Torque
1996199772.0 Nm (7.3 kgf-m or 53.1 ft.lbs) @ 4,800 rpm
1998200070.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm
200182.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 ft.lbs) @ 4,800 rpm
2002200370.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm
2010146.0 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.7 ft.lbs) @ 2,759 rpm
2011146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,750 rpm
20122018146.0 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.7 ft.lbs) @ 2,750 rpm
Power/weight ratio
19980.3091 hp/kg
200120020.3136 hp/kg
201520160.2792 hp/kg
20180.2760 hp/kg
Seat height
20002003776 mm (30.6 inches)
2010700 mm (27.6 inches)
2011699 mm (27.5 inches)
20122018700 mm (27.6 inches)
Valves per cylinder
19983

How the Triumph Thunderbird compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.

Engine power70 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp

About 20% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 39th percentile across Triumph models.

Displacement885 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc

About 7% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 57th percentile across Triumph models.

Seat height750 mm
Low 690 mmAverage 789 mmHigh 855 mm

Very close to the Triumph database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Triumph models.

This model Triumph database average

Triumph database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power39th

70 hp — more powerful than about 39% of Triumph models with power data.

Displacement57th

885 cc — larger displacement than about 57% of Triumph models.

Seat height22nd

750 mm — taller than about 22% of Triumph models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line three, four-stroke • 885 cc • Liquid cooled • 70 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 750 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.318 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 318.2 hp/tonne
Specific power 79.1 hp/L

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line three, four-stroke
Displacement 885 cc (54.00 cu in)
Power 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 70.6 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.1 ft.lbs) @ 4,800 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 220 kg (485 lb)
Seat height 750 mm (29.5 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.3182 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Triumph models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Triumph information before relying on them. Visit the official Triumph website.