Triumph Thruxton 900

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name=Triumph Thruxton 900


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manufacturer=flagicon|UK Triumph
production= 2004 -
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wheelbase= convert|56.7|in|cm
length= convert|87.1|in|cm
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seat height= convert|31.1|in|cm
engine= 865cc DOHC four stroke twin
power= 69bhp @ 7,250 rpm
torque= 72Nm (53ft.lbf) at 5,750 rpm
dry weight= convert|451|lb|kg
fuel_capacity=16 litres (4.2 gal US)
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transmission=5 speed chain drive

The Triumph Thruxton 900 is a British motorcycle made by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. Launched in 2004 it was named after the famous Thruxton racing circuit where Triumph won the first three places in 1969, establishing the "cafe racer" ear where standard production motorcycles were modified to improve racing perfomance.cite web|url=http://www.webbikeworld.com/triumph-motorcycles/bonneville-thruxton/|title=Triumph Thruxton|accessdate=2008-09-17]

Development

Triumph's designers had developed the successful Triumph Bonneville, adding clip-on handlebars and rear set controls, with a small fly-screen, a cowl for the rear seat and 'Megaphone' silencers. Instruments were faced in white and a checkered stripe completed the 'cafe-racer' look.

The engine was also upgraded with new cams and pistons increased by 90 mm, taking capacity to 865 c.c. and power up to 70bhp.cite web|url=http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/triumph/triumph-thruxton-900-16288.html|title=Triumph Thruxton 900|accessdate=2008-09-16]

The frame is a tubular steel cradle with a twin-sided swinging arm and traditional spoked wheels, 36-spoke (18 x 2.5in) front anf 40-spoke (17 x 3.5in) rear. Front Suspension has 41mm forks with adjustable preloading and rear has chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. Front Brakes are a single 320mm floating disc and rear a smaller 255mm disc, both with double piston calipers.

Triumph Thruxton Cup Challenge

In 2005 Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd. and the American Historic Racing Motorcycles Association (AHRMA) developed the Triumph Thruxton Cup Challenge at Pueblo Motorsports Park in Colorado as a “spec” class race limited to the Triumph Thruxton 900. Ted “Cannonball” Cobb, won the inaugural Cup.cite web|url=http://www.foothillsbmw.com/news_article.asp?id=2384|title=Triumph Thruxton Cup Champion|accessdate=2008-09-17]

ee Also

* Triumph (motorcycles)

References

Links

* [http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/triumph_thruxton_cafe_racer/index.html Triumph Thruxton road test]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL6VdkVyexI&feature=related Thruxton 900 video]