Triumph Thunderbird LT
Triumph Thunderbird LT is actually a thunderbird in terms of performance, style and luxurious ride. The Thunderbird LT is specifically designed to provide a lightweight touring experience. The cruiser motorcycle is light in weight as compared to its siblings. The motorcycle carrying unbeatable styling features and the foremost attraction is the white-walled tyres, which is first in its series. The dual-tone paint scheme of the motorcycle will never let you take your eyes away.
Triumph Thunderbird LT Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (cc) | 1699 |
Engine Type | DOHC, Parallel-Twin, 270Degre Firing Interval |
Maximum Power | 94 BHP @ 5408 RPM |
Maximum Torque | 151 NM @ 3550 RPM |
Starter System | Self Start |
Fuel Delivery System | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Ignition | Digital CDI |
Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
Gears | 6 Speed, Helical Type 2nd 6th |
Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
Bore (mm) | 107.1 |
Stroke (mm) | 94.3 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Chassis Type | Tubular Steel, Twin Spine |
Front Suspension | Showa 47mm Forks.120mm Travel |
Rear Suspension | Showa Twin Shocks with 5 Position adjustable preload |
BRAKES
Front Brake | Disc |
Rear Brake | Disc |
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front Tyre Size | 150/80 VR16 |
Rear Tyre Size | 180/70 VR16 |
Wheel Size (inches) | 16 |
Tyres Types | Tubless |
Wheel Type | Alloy |
ELECTRICALS
Battery | 12V, Maintenance Free |
Tail Light | LED |
Dashboard | |
Headlamp | 55/60 W |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm) | 2546 |
Width (mm) | 956 |
Height (mm) | 1225 |
Weight (Kg) | 380 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1665 |
COLOR
Colors | Lava Red / Phantom Black, Caspian Blue / Crystal White, Jet Black |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 21.9 |
Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 15.00 |
Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 20.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Triumph Thunderbird LT
What's good:
The meant of thunderbird is style, performance and luxury. The Thunderbird LT is a combination of comfort, look and mechanical thrills. It will easily attract the cruiser lovers by its gorgeous look. Moreover, the Thunderbird LT comes with a single unit headlamp which having two auxiliary lamps on the both sides. Few of its pros are given below:
- A back rest for the pillion rider
- leather bags
- white walled Redial tyres
- Good Performance
- Excellent Style
What's Bad:
Overall, the bike is good enough in each and every term. But, it slightly has low mileage that can't match with the requirement of the riders. Few of its cans are given below:
- Low Mileage
- Large Turning radius
- Maintenance
Power to mileage:
The Thunderbird uses the same liquid-cooled and parallel twin engine that produces massive power and torque to the rear wheel through the 6-gear transmission. The power delivery character is much different than the standard cruiser bikes in its category. Few of its power to mileage points are given below:
- 1699cc Engine
- Maximum Power 94BHP at 5,400 RPM
- Peak Torque 14.9Kgm at 3,500 RPM
- Expected Mileage 8 to 10kmpl
Handling and riding:
The riding and handling characteristic of Thunderbird LT is pretty much standard that will make it one the best cruiser bike in the cruiser bike portfolio. It comes with split seats, which is very flexible that gives perfect room to both the riders and pillions. Moreover, the front and rear suspension do a good job on the bumpy roads.
Safety:
The manufacturer used standard equipments to make it more stable on the any type of roads. Stopping power comes from its standard disc brakes. It comes with a front fork and shocks with pre load adjustment shocks at the rear, both are doing a good job on the bumpy roads. Few of its safety features are given below:
- ABS Technology
- Standard Headlamps
- Disc brakes
- Broad Tyres
Maintenance:
For the better performance output, you need to follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. Every three month interval, change the engine oil and filter of the motor.
Verdict:
The Thunderbird LT is the best cruiser bike. In the terms of power, style and performance, the Thunderbird LT will beat all cruiser bikes in its category. But, the price of this bike slightly high.