- Cycle World Cruiser of the Year in 2009 and 2010
- Bespoke 1,600cc parallel-twin powerplant delivers 146Nm
torque
- Class leading handling and braking characteristics
- Low, 700mm, seat height for classic looks and easy
riding
- Almost 100 official accessories for limitless customisation
options
- SE version comes with dedicated light touring
accessories
- Large, 22 litre fuel tank for long-distance cruising
- Special new colour options available for 2011
- Two year unlimited mileage warranty as standard
Twice awarded 'Cruiser of the Year' by leading US magazine Cycle
World, Triumph's Thunderbird cruiser has been an unbridled success
since its introduction in the summer of 2009.
Designed from the ground up as Triumph's first entry in the
mainstream premium cruiser sector, the Thunderbird combines classic
cruiser styling and ergonomics with the British company's
engineering and design excellence.
At the heart of the Thunderbird is the 1600cc T-16 parallel-twin
engine, a unique feature in a class of V-twins. The character-laden
engine features a 270-degree crankshaft and delivers a mountainous
146Nm of torque at just 2750rpm.
Triumph has used the knowledge gained developing class leading
sports bikes like the Daytona 675 and Speed Triple to endow the
Thunderbird with levels of control and precision previously unheard
of in a cruiser. The tubular twin spine steel frame features chunky
47mm forks up front with five-way adjustable twin shocks at the
rear, which can be adjusted to cater for everything from spirited
solo riding to two up touring. Powerful twin 310mm floating discs
up front are grabbed by powerful four-piston brakes for progressive
stopping power, with optional ABS for increased rider security.
The Thunderbird comes dripping with acres of chrome adorning the
high-quality cycle parts. The high specification includes
five-spoke cast alloy wheels adorned with bespoke Metzeler tyres,
while the tank mounted speedo includes a comprehensive on-board
computer which includes a clock, two trip meters and fuel gauge, in
addition to a small and stylish tachometer and self-cancelling
indicators.
A large, 22 litre, fuel tank has been fitted to the Thunderbird
which, when combined with class-leading fuel economy (around 17%
better than the competition according to Triumph's internal tests)
ensures that long rides in the low and comfortable saddle will not
be interrupted by inconvenient fuel stops.
Part of the Thunderbird's attraction is its ability to be
customised to the rider's personal taste. A range of almost 100
accessories are available for the Thunderbird and allow it to be
turned from an all-road cruiser to a stripped down power cruiser or
even a bagged-up light tourer. Among these accessories is a 1700cc
big bore kit, screens, panniers and a wide range of chrome and
leather items for even more presence and pizzaz.
For 2011 the Thunderbird comes with a wide range of standard and
limited run special colours. Standard options include the ever
popular metallic Phantom Black and two-tone Pacific Blue with
Fusion White centre stripe and Aluminium Silver with Phantom Black
centre stripe.
Special colour options include the Phantom Red Haze and Phantom
Blue Haze, hand painted flamboyant schemes that change form near
black to resplendent red or blue depending on the sunlight.
A new highly graphical scheme based on the new Cranberry Red
paint will also be available in 2011, alongside two variants of a
Crystal White and Sapphire Blue design which feature bold new
Triumph graphics.
A special edition Thunderbird SE is also available and comes
complete with a range of touring-orientated factory fitted
accessories as standard and a unique Carnival Red colour
option.
For more information please contact:
Mal Jarrett
Marketing Manager
PS Importers
20 Stubbs Street Kensington, Vic 3031
Mob: 0407 726682
Tel: + 61 (03) 9381 9765
Fax: + 61 (03) 9381 9798
Email: mal@psimporters.com.au