2011
Triumph Thunderbird SE - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 123847 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
| Make | Triumph |
| Model | Thunderbird SE |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular steel. twin spine |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-R19 |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel |
| Reartyre | 200/50-R17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 79.0 x 103.8 mm (3.1 x 4.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate |
| Compression | 9.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1597.00 ccm (97.45 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Toothed belt. Primary drive: Gear. |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | 270º firing interval |
| Exhaustsystem | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2, tandem large-volume catalysts in centralised catbox, chrome-plated silencers |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Power | 85.00 HP (62.0 kW)) @ 4850 RPM |
| Torque | 146.45 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 108.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red |
|---|---|
| Comments | Special edition |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 21.95 litres (5.80 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,339 mm (92.1 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 879 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Seatheight | 699 mm (27.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 338.4 kg (746.0 pounds) |
About Triumph
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
Siegfried Bettmann (original); modern Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.
Best Known For:
Modern classics (Bonneville), Speed/Street Triple, Tiger ADV, and rich heritage
Company History
Triumph rose, fell, and rose again—reinvented as a modern manufacturer blending heritage with sharp engineering. The Bonneville family anchors the brand with air-/liquid-cooled twins that feel timeless yet include ABS, ride modes, and refined fueling. The Speed/Street Triple lines defined playful, usable performance with characterful triples; Tiger ADV models carried that feel into distance. Triumph’s attention to finishing, dealer support, and approachable ergonomics built a wide audience—from new riders to veterans returning for a bike that feels special daily. Historically, Triumph proves that heritage can power innovation when it informs proportions, sound, and feel rather than dictating technology.