Triumph Thruxton Handbook

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How to Ride the Motorcycle
Considerations For
High-Speed Operation
Warning
This Triumph motorcycle should be
operated within the legal speed limits for
the particular road travelled. Operating a
motorcycle at high speeds can be
potentially dangerous since the time
available to react to given traffic situations
is greatly reduced as road speed increases.
Always reduce speed in consideration of
weather and traffic conditions.
Warning
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle at
high speed in closed-course on-road
competition or on closed-course racetracks.
High-speed operation should only then be
attempted by riders who have been
instructed in the techniques necessary for
high-speed riding and are familiar with the
motorcycle's characteristics in all
conditions.
High-speed operation in any other
circumstances is dangerous and will lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
The handling characteristics of a
motorcycle at high speed may vary from
those you are familiar with at legal road
speeds. Do not attempt high-speed
operation unless you have received
sufficient training and have the required
skills as a serious accident may result from
incorrect operation.
Warning
The items listed are extremely important
and must never be neglected. A problem
which may not be noticed at normal
operating speeds may be greatly
exaggerated at high speeds.

Triumph Thruxton Specifications

General

Displacement	1200 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Bore x Stroke	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Max Torque	112 Nm @ 4, 950 rpm
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Frame	Tubular steel
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks
Front Brakes	Dual 310mm discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Wheel	17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel	17-inch
Length	2100 mm (82.7 in)
Width (Handlebars)	745 mm (29.3 in)
Height	1, 030mm
Seat Height	810mm
Wheelbase	1, 415mm
Rake	22.8 º
Fuel Capacity	14.5 liters
Weight (Dry)	203kg
Weight (Wet)	223kg
Exhaust	2-into-2