The Triumph Thunderbird SE motorcycle specifications include a 1,597 cc (97.45 cu in) engine, power of 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 4,850 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 338.4 kg (746 lb).
Key specifications
How the Triumph Thunderbird SE 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.
Very close to the Triumph database average. Around the 48th percentile across Triumph models.
About 68% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Triumph models.
About 43% heavier than the Triumph database average. Around the 90th percentile across Triumph models.
About 11% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 4th percentile across Triumph models.
About 23% larger than the Triumph database average. Around the 86th percentile across Triumph models.
Triumph database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
85 hp — more powerful than about 48% of Triumph models with power data.
1,597 cc — larger displacement than about 93% of Triumph models.
338.4 kg — heavier than about 90% of Triumph models, or lighter than about 10%.
699 mm — taller than about 4% of Triumph models.
21.9 L — larger than about 86% 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.
2,339
2,218
5% above average.
879
821
7% above average.
1,120
1,199
7% below average.
1,613
1,491
8% above average.
699
789
11% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R19 |
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| Rear tire size | 200/50-R17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.251 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 251.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 53.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.10:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,597 cc (97.45 cu in) |
| Power | 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 4,850 rpm |
| Torque | 146.5 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 103.8 x 94.3 mm (4.1 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 |
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° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tire | 200/50-R17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 338.4 kg (746 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 699 mm (27.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,339 mm (92.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 879 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,613 mm (63.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.95 L (5.80 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red |
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| Exhaust system | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2, tandem large-volume catalysts in centralised catbox, chrome-plated silencers |
| Comments | Special Edition |
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