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The 2009 "Thunderbird" revives the name after a five-year hiatus, from several prior "Thunderbird" Triumphs: a previous three-cylinder 885 cc bike, as well as a prior single carburettor version of the 650cc twin Bonneville, produced in the mid-1960s for police work. The latest earlier iteration
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engine; but after four years of development, the only parts in common are the valves. Power output is 85 bhp (63 kW; 86 PS) and torque is 108 lb⋅ft (146 N⋅m). The engine has two spark plugs per cylinder, which gives better combustion, resulting in lower fuel consumption,
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In 2011, the Thunderbird Storm variant model was released featuring the previously-optional 1,699 cc (103.7 cu in) engine fitted as standard, twin headlamps and with a number of black, rather than chrome parts
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in May 2009, found that the motorcycle performed well, and handling and braking were significantly superior to comparable American or Japanese cruiser models. In 2009 and 2010, US motorcycle magazine
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cleaner exhaust emissions, and more power. Brakes are double front discs with four-piston callipers, with a single rear disc also with two-piston callipers (ABS as option). Final drive is via a
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This article is about the Triumph motorcycle manufactured since 2009. For other motorcycles bearing the same name, see
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1,597 cc (97 cu in) or 1,699 cc (104 cu in) DOHC, 8-valve, four-stroke parallel-twin
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1,600 cc: 103.8 mm × 94.3 mm (4.09 in × 3.71 in)
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1,700 cc: 107.1 mm × 94.3 mm (4.22 in × 3.71 in)
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awarded the Thunderbird "Best Cruiser" in its annual "Ten Best Bikes" feature.
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Triumph Thunderbird 'Commander', also with 1.7 l engine (since 2016)
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Front: Twin 310 mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed callipers
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Triumph Thunderbird 'Storm', with 1,699 cc engine (since 2011)
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Storm: 97 bhp (98 PS; 72 kW) @ 5,200 rpm
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Triumph Thunderbird with 1,597 cc engine (since 2009)
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is a series of large displacement straight-twin cruiser
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22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal)
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Storm: 115 ft⋅lbf (156 N⋅m) @ 2,950 rpm
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85 bhp (63 kW; 86 PS) @ 4,850 rpm
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Triumph Thunderbird (disambiguation)

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stroke
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belt drive
Suspension
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Design
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DOHC
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V-twin

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