Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS motorcycle specifications include a 1,699 cc (103.67 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 380 kg (837.8 lb).

Key specifications

2015Year released
1,699 ccDisplacement
146.0 Nm @ 2,750 rpmTorque
380 kgWet weight
700 mmSeat height
26 LFuel tank
1,615 mmWheelbase

How the Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS 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.

Displacement1,699 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc

About 79% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 95th percentile across Triumph models.

Wet weight380 kg
Low 168.3 kgAverage 236.2 kgHigh 380 kg

About 61% heavier than the Triumph database average. Around the 98th percentile across Triumph models.

Seat height700 mm
Low 690 mmAverage 789 mmHigh 855 mm

About 11% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 8th percentile across Triumph models.

Fuel capacity26 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L

About 45% larger than the Triumph database average. Around the 99th 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.

Displacement95th

1,699 cc — larger displacement than about 95% of Triumph models.

Wet weight98th

380 kg — heavier than about 98% of Triumph models, or lighter than about 2%.

Seat height8th

700 mm — taller than about 8% of Triumph models.

Fuel capacity99th

26 L — larger than about 99% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Triumph average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Triumph models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,340 mm
This bike

2,340

Triumph avg

2,218

5% above average.

Overall width880 mm
This bike

880

Triumph avg

821

7% above average.

Overall height1,120 mm
This bike

1,120

Triumph avg

1,199

7% below average.

Wheelbase1,615 mm
This bike

1,615

Triumph avg

1,491

8% above average.

Seat height700 mm
This bike

700

Triumph avg

789

11% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 1,699 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,615 mmSeat 700 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 120/70-R19 front / 200/50-R17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-R19
Rear tire size 200/50-R17
Engine oil capacity 4.20 L (4.44 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 420 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2015
Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 1,699 cc (103.67 cu in)
Torque 146.0 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.7 ft.lbs) @ 2,750 rpm
Bore × stroke 107.1 x 94.3 mm (4.2 x 3.7 inches)
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital-inductive type via engine management system
Starter Electric
Oil capacity 4.20 L (4.44 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet. multi-plate

Chassis and suspension

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
Rake 32.0°
Trail 151 mm (5.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS.
Rear brakes Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS
Front tire 120/70-R19
Rear tire 200/50-R17
Wheels Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 380 kg (837.8 lb)
Dry weight 349 kg (769.4 lb)
Seat height 700 mm (27.6 inches)
Overall length 2,340 mm (92.1 inches)
Overall width 880 mm (34.6 inches)
Overall height 1,120 mm (44.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,615 mm (63.6 inches)
Carrying capacity Saddle bags

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 26.00 L (6.87 US gal)
Fuel consumption 6.19 L/100 km (16.2 km/l or 38.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 143.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2693 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock

Other specifications

Color options Lava Red/Phantom Black, Caspian Blue/Crystal White
Exhaust system Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2. tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox. chrome-plated exhaust
Factory warranty 24 months unlimited mileage
Price as new US$ 16999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Windscreen.

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