Triumph Thruxton RS User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Front Fork Inspection
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with defective
or damaged suspension is dangerous
and may lead to loss of control and an
accident.
Warning
Never attempt to dismantle any part
of the suspension units
All suspension units contain
pressurized oil.
Skin and eye damage can result from
contact with the pressurized oil.
Speed Twin 900 Shown
To inspect the forks:
▼ Position the motorcycle on level
ground.
▼ While holding the handlebars and
applying the front brake, pump the
forks up and down several times.
▼ If roughness or excessive stiffness
is detected, consult your authorized
Triumph dealer.
▼ Examine each fork for any sign of
damage, scratching of the slider
surface, or for oil leaks.
▼ If any damage or leakage is found,
consult an authorized Triumph
dealer.

Triumph Thruxton RS Specifications

General

Displacement	1200 cc
Max Torque	112 Nm @ 4, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Seat Height	810 mm
Dry Weight	197 kg
Bore x Stroke	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17
Wheelbase	1415 mm
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Max Power	105 PS (77 kW) @ 7, 500 rpm
Front Suspension	Showa 43mm USD big piston forks, adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and preload
Rear Suspension	Öhlins twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front Brakes	Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, twin 310mm floating discs, ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, ABS
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 litres
Frame	Tubular steel with aluminium cradle
Front Wheel	32-spoke, 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel	32-spoke, 17 x 5 in