The traditionally-styled Thunderbird has always appealed to riders looking for the Triumph triple experience in a classic package.

The refined 885cc three-cylinder engine delivers 69bhp and offers a wide band of torque.  Couple the unhurried power characteristics with a low seat height and relaxed riding position and it’s easy to see why Hinckley’s first classically-styled machine, still the only three-cylinder retro available, has such a strong following.

With the soulful triple sound barking out of ‘peashooter’ pipes and that classic badge shining from the duo-tone painted tank – available in two new colour options for 2003, it’s easy to see why the Thunderbird turns heads wherever it goes.

Triumph Thunderbird - 2003 - Specifications

• Engine - Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
• Capacity - 885cc
• Bore/Stroke - 76 x 65mm
• Compression Ratio - 10:1
• Induction - 3 x 36mm flat slide CV carburettors
• Ignition - Digital, inductive type
• Claimed Power - 69hp @ 8,000rpm
• Claimed Torque - 70Nm @ 4,000rpm
• Final Drive - X ring chain
• Clutch - Wet, multi-plate
• Gearbox - 6 speed
• Frame - Micro alloyed high tensile steel spine
• Swingarm - Twin-sided, aluminium alloy
• Front Rim - 36-spoke, 18 x 2.5in
• Rear Rim - 40-spoke, 16 x 3.5in
• Front Tyre - 110/80 R 18
• Rear Tyre - 150/80 R 16
• Front Suspension - 43mm forks with triple rate springs
• Rear Suspension - Monoshock with adjustable preload
• Front Brake - Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper
• Rear Brake - Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
• Length - 2,280mm (89.8in)
• Width - 810mm (31.8in)
• Height - 1,190mm (46.9in)
• Seat Height - 776mm (30.5in)
• Wheelbase - 1,580mm (62.2in)
• Rake/Trail - 27°/106mm
• Dry Weight - 220kg (485lb)
• Fuel Capacity - 15 litres
• Colours - British Racing Green with Cream infill - Cardinal Red with Silver infill
• RRP - $15,490
• Available - December, 2002