Cruisers
2015Triumph Thunderbird LT
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The 2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT is a big touring cruiser built on Triumph's 1,700cc twin. Its liquid-cooled 1700cc parallel twin makes 92.5 hp at 5,400 rpm and 146 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive. A low 700 mm seat, 349 kg wet weight, 22-litre tank and windscreen suit long-distance cruising.
- Capacity
- 1700.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 339.0 kg
- Seat height
- 700 mm
- Power
- 92.5 HP (69.0 kW) @ 5400 RPM
What’s new for the 2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
vs the 2014| Spec | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | — | 339.0 kg (747.4 pounds) |
| Wet weight | 339.0 kg (747.4 pounds) | 349.0 kg (769.4 pounds) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for relaxed long-distance highway cruising with panniers and a windscreen rather than sport riding or commuting.
- Built for
- A big-torque British cruiser that delivers effortless, laid-back power with a distinctive parallel-twin 270-degree firing pulse.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting agile cornering performance, track days, or off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Engine
- Capacity
- 1700.0 ccm
- Power
- 92.5 HP (69.0 kW) @ 5400 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 158 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- FTDXC1.70KMN-008
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 6.73 L/100km (35.0 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 8.0 CO g/km
- Torque
- 146.0 Nm (14.9 kgf-m) @ 2750 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 6.20 litres/100 km (16.1 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2729 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 107.1 x 94.3 mm
- Compression
- 9.7:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital-inductive type via engine management system
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Wet. multi-plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1615 mm
- Overall length
- 2340 mm
- Overall width
- 880 mm
- Overall height
- 1120 mm
- Seat height
- 700 mm
- Dry weight
- 339.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 349.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
- Oil capacity
- 4.20 litres
- Carrying capacity
- Saddle bags
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular Steel. twin spine
- Front suspension
- Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel
- Rear suspension
- Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 109 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 32.0°
- Trail
- 151 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/70-R19
- Rear tyre
- 200/50-R17
Other
- Color options
- Lava Red/Phantom Black, Caspian Blue/Crystal White
- Warranty
- 24
- Comments
- Windscreen
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1700 cc | 1700 cc | 1700 cc | 1699 cc | 1699 cc |
| Dry weight | — | 339 kg | 349 kg | 349 kg | 349 kg |
| Seat height | 700 mm | 700 mm | 700 mm | 700 mm | 700 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 22 L | 26 L | 26 L | 26 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Triumph Thunderbird LT?
The 2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT has a Capacity of 1700.0 ccm (103.74 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Triumph Thunderbird LT have?
The 2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT has a Power of 92.5 HP (69.0 kW) @ 5400 RPM.
How many gears does the Triumph Thunderbird LT have?
The 2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Triumph Thunderbird LT?
The 2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT has a Torque of 146.0 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.7 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM.
How much does the Triumph Thunderbird LT weigh?
The 2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT has a Dry weight of 339.0 kg (747.4 pounds).
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