2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Published on 24 Jul 2008 by Alison

Triumph has revealed its new Thunderbird 1600 equipped with a twin-cylinder transverse engine. As reported by Motociclismo.it who have published the photos, this is a six-speed cruiser with a cog or tooth wheel transmission.

The new Triumph enters the long-distance cruiser segment, but with a high performance engine according to the company. The new Thunderbird is still in its test phase and could undergo some more changes in addition to those seen in the photos.

The braking system, as you can see, has a double front disc, double piston calipers, and a rear disc with these calipers too. From Hinckley we learn that the motorcycle will be available only from 2009, but will be like a 2010 model.

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sailthenet
25 Oct 2008 - 16:51 - #1

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I am always interested in Triumph releases since they have such a great history. There are a lot of great bikes in their line. I have to say that this new Thunderbird is strange to me. The original was indeed a verticle twin, but this one seems to be having an identity crisis. If you want a really big lumbering twin, get a Harley or one of the Japanese V twins. If you want a smaller, lythe, verticle twin, something that says “Triumph”, get the Triumph Bonneville, Thruxton or even the America. The previous Thunderbird triple was a great bike, and “triple” and “Triumph” is a great and traditional combination. This bike seems odd to me. And that radiator on this new Thunderbird looks like someone stuck a refridgerator on the front. Dominates the view from the front. I am all for water cooled motorcycles, but the radiator on this Thunderbird is UGLY, and seriously detracts from the looks.
Benjamin Kirby
05 Dec 2008 - 01:02 - #2

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When I first saw the new t-bird I thought that Harley had taken over Triumph.
jarbada
29 Jan 2010 - 11:30 - #3

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You are completely right, this is not a Triumph is just an Ugly Imitation, a Fake Harley. I have a Triumph, don’t get me wrong, but this bike lacks of style and personality. A big mistake.