Triumph Thunderbird 900 suspension setup and specs

Triumph Thunderbird 900, 2000 to 2003: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height, 224 kg (494 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Triumph.

2000–2003 Triumph Thunderbird 900
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Triumph Thunderbird 900

2000–2003 · standard · 885 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70-17
Rear tire160/60-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1580 mm (62.2 in)
Seat height790 mm (31.1 in)
Weight224 kg (494 lb) dry
Front brakedual disc
Rear brakesingle disc

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