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2008 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.




 

AVAILABLE COLORS:


Tornado Red
White Stripe
Chromium
Red Stripe


Jet Black
Gold Stripe

$8,199 MSRP

Engine
Type

Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 360° 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
Ignition
 

Digital - inductive type
 

Transmission

Primary Drive

Gear

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 17

Front Suspension

Kayaba 41mm forks, 120mm travel

Rear Suspension

Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, 106mm rear wheel travel

Front Brakes

Single 310mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper

Rear Brakes

Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper
Instrument Display/Functions
 		 Analogue speedometer and tachometer with odometer and trip information
 

Dimensions

Length

2150mm (84.6in)

Width (Handlebars)

695mm (27.4in)

Height

1095mm (43.1 in)

Seat Height

790mm (31.1in)

Wheelbase

1490mm (56.7in)

Rake/Trail

2.7°/97mm

Weight (Dry)

451lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity
 

4.2 gal
 

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

Maximum Power

70PS / 69bhp / 51kW @ 7,200 rpm

Maximum Torque
 

72Nm / 53ft.lb / @ 6,400 rpm
 

FEATURES
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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
Engine		 Twin carburetors with throttle position sensor and electric carburetor heaters
Fueling
A fully floating 320mm front disc and twin-piston brake caliper provide powerful, but sensitive, braking performance.
Fuel Tank		 Wrapping the motor is a precisely crafted chassis that inspires confidence; its harder edge delivering real sporting character. The sturdy, preload adjustable 41mm telescopic forks and twin rear shocks give superb suspension action and compliance while sharper steering geometry, a wheelbase of 1490mm and 18 inch aluminum-rimmed front wheel all aid steering input.
Chassis

GALLERY
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