The Triumph Thruxton 1200 R motorcycle specifications include a 1,200 cc (73.22 cu in) engine, power of 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 6,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 203 kg (447.5 lb).
Key specifications
2016-2020Model years
1,200 ccDisplacement
97 hpPower
112.0 Nm @ 4,900 rpmTorque
203 kgDry weight
810 mmSeat height
14.5 LFuel tank
1,415 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20162017201820192020
Year-specific specification changes
The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Dry weight
2017206 kg (454.2 lb)
2020206 kg (454.2 lb)
Front brakes
20172018Single disc. ABS. Brembo. 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
20192020Double disc. ABS. Brembo. 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Front suspension
2020Kyb 41mm cartrugde forks
Fuel system
20172020Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Power
2019202097 hp (70.8 kW) @ 6,750 rpm
Rear brakes
2017Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
20182020Single disc. ABS. Nissin. 2-piston floating caliper
Rear suspension
2020KYB twin shocks with adjustable preload
Torque
20192020112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 4,950 rpm
Clutch
20172020Wet, multi-plate assist clutch
Fuel control
20182020Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Power/weight ratio
20170.4709 hp/kg
20200.4709 hp/kg
Seat
20172020Single bullet seat set-up with painted seat cowl
Trail
201791 mm (3.6 inches)
202091 mm (3.6 inches)
How the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R 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 power97 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp
About 11% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Triumph models.
Displacement1,200 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc
About 26% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 85th percentile across Triumph models.
Seat height810 mm
Low 690 mmAverage 789 mmHigh 855 mm
Very close to the Triumph database average. Around the 66th percentile across Triumph models.
Fuel capacity14.5 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L
About 19% smaller than the Triumph database average. Around the 18th percentile across Triumph models.
This model Triumph database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 1,200 cc • Air cooled • 97 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,415 mmSeat 810 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 160/60-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire size |
160/60-ZR17 |
| Engine oil capacity |
4.50 L (4.76 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
315 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.478 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
477.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
80.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.22:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
1,200 cc (73.22 cu in) |
| Power |
97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque |
112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 4,900 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
97.6 x 80 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Oil capacity |
4.50 L (4.76 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet. multi-plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Tubular steel cradle |
| Front suspension |
Showa 43mm USD big piston forks, fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension |
Fully adjustable Ohlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoir |
| Front wheel travel |
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake |
22.8° |
| Trail |
92 mm (3.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc. ABS. Bremo floating discs Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
203 kg (447.5 lb) |
| Seat height |
810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,150 mm (84.6 inches) |
| Overall width |
745 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,030 mm (40.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
14.50 L (3.83 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
4.60 L/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
106.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details |
Euro 4 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.4778 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
Other specifications
| Color options |
Red, silver |
| Seat |
Single bullet seat |
| Exhaust system |
Chromed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin chrome silencers |
| Factory warranty |
2 year unlimited milage |
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