Triumph TR 6 Thunderbird Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph TR 6 Thunderbird motorcycle specifications include a 648 cc (39.54 cu in) engine, power of 42 hp (30.7 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 190 kg (418.9 lb).

Key specifications

1982-1983Model years
648 ccDisplacement
42 hpPower
190 kgWet weight
18.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19821983

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1982 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Triumph TR 6 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 power42 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp

About 52% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 11th percentile across Triumph models.

Displacement648 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc

About 32% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 14th percentile across Triumph models.

Wet weight190 kg
Low 168.3 kgAverage 236.2 kgHigh 380 kg

About 20% lighter than the Triumph database average. Around the 15th percentile across Triumph models.

Fuel capacity18.5 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Triumph database average. Around the 59th 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 power11th

42 hp — more powerful than about 11% of Triumph models with power data.

Displacement14th

648 cc — larger displacement than about 14% of Triumph models.

Wet weight15th

190 kg — heavier than about 15% of Triumph models, or lighter than about 85%.

Fuel capacity59th

18.5 L — larger than about 59% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 648 cc • Air cooled • 42 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.221 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 221.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 64.8 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.06:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 648 cc (39.54 cu in)
Power 42 hp (30.7 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 76.0 x 71.5 mm (3.0 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 190 kg (418.9 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.50 L (4.89 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)

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