Triumph Thruxton 900 (2005-06)

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The Triumph Thruxton is a motorcycle model produced in 2005-2006. It has a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 865cc and a compression ratio of 9.9:1. The engine is air-cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system. It uses twin carburetors with an electric carburetor heater and a throttle position sensor for induction. Ignition is digital, and starting is electric. The motorcycle can deliver a maximum power of 51.5 kW (69 hp) at 7250 rpm and a maximum torque of 71.8 Nm (53 ft-lbf) at 5750 rpm. The clutch is wet, multi-plate, and the transmission has five speeds. The final drive uses an X-ring chain. The frame is a tubular steel cradle with a twin-sided swingarm. The front suspension has 41mm forks with adjustable preload, and the rear suspension is made up of chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. The front brakes use a single 320mm floating disc with a two-piston caliper, and the rear brakes use a single 255mm disc with a two-piston caliper. The wheels have a 36-spoke, 18 x 2.5 in the front and a 40-spoke, 17 x 3.5 in the rear. The bike’s dimensions are length 2212 mm (87.1 in), width 714 mm (28.1 in), handlebars height 1170 mm (46.4 in), wheelbase 1477 mm (58.1 in), seat height 790 mm (31.1 in), and dry weight 205 kg (451 lbs). The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 16 liters (4.2 US gal, 3.5 Imp gal) and its consumption rate is approximately 5.2 L/100 km (19.1 km/l, 45 US mpg, 54 Imp mpg). It can achieve a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph) and complete a standing 1/4 mile in 13.2 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Thruxton

Year: 2005 – 06


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 865 cc / 57.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88.9 x 68.6 mm
Cooling System: Air-cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15W/50
Induction: Twin carburetors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters
Ignition: Digital
Spark Plug: NGK, DPR8EA-9
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 51.5 kW / 69 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque: 71.8 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53ft.lbf @ 5750 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 speed

Final Drive: X-ring chain
Frame: Tubular steel cradle, twin sided swingarm, tubular steel
Front Suspension: 41 mm Forks with adjustable preload
Rear Suspension: Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front Brakes: Single 320mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Wheels Front: 36-spoke, 18 x 2.5 in
Wheels Rear: 40-spoke, 17 x 3.5 in
Front Tyre: 100/90 R18
Rear Tyre: 130/80 R17
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 97 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions: Length 2212 mm / 87.1 in Width 714 mm / 28.1 in Handlebars Height 1170 mm / 46.4 in
Wheelbase: 1477 mm / 58.1 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 205 kg / 451 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.2 sec
Top Speed: 185 km/h / 115 mph

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