Triumph, the British bikemaker, today added a new motorcycle to its Indian line-up - the Thunderbird LT. Priced at Rs 15.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new bike is a 'Light Touring' cruiser, ideal for long rides. The bike is already on sale in several international markets.
Powering the Thunderbird is a massive 1699cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin motor that also does duty on the Thunderbird Storm. This engine, mated to a 6-speed gearbox, churns out an impressive 93bhp of maximum power, while yielding 151Nm of peak torque.
The company says, "Built to impress over long distances, special attention has been paid to the LT's riding position and wind management to allow the rider to arrive feeling fresh and relaxed at his/her destination."
"Both the rider and pillion seats are made of a dual-layer, dual-density foam that is soft and pliant on the first feel but compresses to a firmer, more supportive resistance," it further added.
The key features that make the Thunderbird LT an ideal cruiser for long rides are
- Ultra-wide wire-spoked wheels with the world's first radial tyres
- Lower seat with extra 30mm of padding for comfortable rides
- Shrouded forks, quick-detach windshield, detachable leather saddlebags and deep, custom-style mudguards
- Dual-layer foam seat with lumbar support
- Large 21.9-litre tank
The LT is available in two colour options: Caspian Blue / Crystal White & Lava Red / Phantom Black
