Friday, March 7, 2008

TRIUMPH THRUXTON


The Thruxton draws on the Spartan café racing machines of the sixties and takes its name from the near-mythic racing Triumphs of that era. With its perfectly proportioned evocative silhouette the Thruxton is a truly beautiful machine, which seamlessly mixes the classic sixties style with a modern attitude. The basic essence of motorcycling transcends all technology. What a bike is and represents to the owner is very nearly as important as what it does. All that’s really needed, for many, are an engine, two wheels, a seat and a pair of handlebars. The Thruxton captures that spirit.

Features

Engine
The Thruxton’s 865cc, air-cooled, twin cylinder power plant, the most powerful of Triumph’s twin cylinder line-up, has a peak power output of 69bhp delivered at 7400rpm and peak torque of 52ft.lbf arrives at 5800rpm. The engine shares the same 360° firing interval as the Bonneville, as well as featuring ‘hot’ camshaft profiles and a compression ratio of 9.2:1.

Specifications

Engine Type
Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 360 degree firing interval
Capacity
865cc
Bore/Stroke
90 x 68mm
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Fuel System
Twin carburettors with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters

Transmission
Final Drive
X ring chain
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox
5-speed
Cycle Parts

Frame
Tubular steel cradle
Swingarm
Twin-sided, tubular steel
Front Wheel
36-spoke, 18 x 2.5in
Rear Wheel
40-spoke, 17 x 3.5in
Front Tyre
100/90 18
Rear Tyre
130/80 R17
Front Suspension
41mm forks with adjustable preload
Rear Suspension
Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front Brakes
Single 320mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimensions
Length
84.6in
Width (Handlebars)
27.4in
Height
43.1in
Seat Height
31.1in
Wheelbase
56.7in
Rake/Trail
27 degree/97mm
Weight (Dry)
451lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.4 gal

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)
Maximum Power
69bhp at 7,200 rpm
Maximum Torque
53ft.lbf at 6,400rpm
Colours

Jet Black with Gold Stripe, Tornado Red with White Stripe, Aluminum Silver with Red Stripe

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