Triumph Thunderbird 1600 suspension setup and specs

Triumph Thunderbird 1600, 2009 to 2014: adjustable rear preload, 700 mm (27.6 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 38 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Triumph.

2009–2014 Triumph Thunderbird 1600
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Triumph Thunderbird 1600

2009–2014 · cruiser · 1597 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel95 mm (3.7 in)
Fork diameter47 mm (1.9 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo38 psi · 2.6 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire120/70 R19
Rear tire200/50 R17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1615 mm (63.6 in)
Rake32°
Trail151 mm (5.9 in)
Seat height700 mm (27.6 in)
Front brakedual disc
Rear brakesingle disc

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