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

The Triumph Thunderbird LT motorcycle specifications include a 1,699 cc (103.67 cu in) engine, power of 94 hp (68.6 kW) @ 5,400 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 339 kg (747.4 lb).

Key specifications

2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019Model years
1,699 ccDisplacement
94 hpPower
146.0 Nm @ 2,750 rpmTorque
339 kgWet weight
700 mmSeat height
22 LFuel tank
1,615 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20142016201720182019
Year-specific specification changes

The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20162019Tubular steel, twin spine. Twin-sided, steel swing arm.
Front suspension
20162019Showa 47mm forks.
Rear suspension
20162019Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload.
Torque
20182019151.0 Nm (15.4 kgf-m or 111.4 ft.lbs) @ 3,550 rpm
Wet weight
20162017380 kg (837.8 lb)
Wheelbase
201620191,665 mm (65.6 inches)
Carrying capacity
20172019Panniers
Fuel capacity
2016201926.00 L (6.87 US gal)
Overall height
201620191,225 mm (48.2 inches)
Overall width
20162019956 mm (37.6 inches)
Rake
2018201929.9°
Trail
20182019133 mm (5.2 inches)
Wheels
20162017Wire, 56 spoke
20182019Wire, 56 spoke. Whitewall tyres.

How the Triumph Thunderbird LT 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 power94 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp

About 8% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 56th percentile across Triumph models.

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 weight339 kg
Low 168.3 kgAverage 236.2 kgHigh 380 kg

About 44% heavier than the Triumph database average. Around the 95th 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 capacity22 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L

About 23% larger than the Triumph database average. Around the 89th percentile across Triumph models.

This model Triumph database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 1,699 cc • Liquid cooled • 94 hp
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 355 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.277 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 277.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 55.3 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 1,699 cc (103.67 cu in)
Power 94 hp (68.6 kW) @ 5,400 rpm
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 339 kg (747.4 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 22.00 L (5.81 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)

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$ 16699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Windscreen

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