Thunderbird LT
Triumph Motorcycles India Private Limited today unveiled their premium classic cruiser from their global range, the Thunderbird LT, for the Indian market. The demand generated post the introduction of 11 international models earlier this year and the overwhelming customer feedback received has fuelled this exciting new launch. Priced at INR 15.75 lakh (ex-showroom price: Delhi) the Thunderbird LT will further strengthen the cruiser line up from Triumph Motorcycles and join the Thunderbird Storm Rocket III Roadster.
Thunderbird LT (Light Touring) is designed to make every journey, the trip of a lifetime, with power and style. It gives easy-going, laid-back vibe of a premium classic touring cruiser.
Items that come as a standard on the LT include a pair of removable leather saddle bags, auxiliary spot lamps and the World’s first real white-walled radial motorcycle tyres riding on wide, wire-spoked rims. The ergonomics feature a completely redesigned, re-shaped seat, with deeper foam padding and lumbar support for maximum comfort, while maintaining a low seat height to accommodate all sizes of rider. The key features include:
• Flexible 1699cc parallel twin delivers a torque rich spread of performance for minimum gear-shifting and optimum highway cruising
• Ultra-wide wire-spoked wheels with the World’s first white walled radial tyres
• Shrouded forks, quick-detach windshield, detachable leather saddlebags and deep, custom-style mudguards
• Advanced ergonomic refinement, including dual-layer foam seat with lumbar support
• Two year unlimited mileage warranty as standard
These features are in addition to the LT’s distinctive, charismatic parallel twin engine and class-leading chassis package that serves to underline Triumph’s commitment to handling excellence and manageability. Riders of all experience and riding styles will feel instantly at ease with the LT, able to relax and enjoy the ride for many thousands of miles to come. The motive force at the heart of the new LT is the World’s largest parallel twin motorcycle engine, as found in the existing-Thunderbird Storm and based on the original Thunderbird. At 1699cc, the LT’s eight-valve DOHC motor produces 94PS at 5400rpm and a whopping 151Nm of torque at a lowly 3550rpm. The enormous thrust from its pair of saucer-sized forged pistons and uneven, long-stroke 270° firing interval create a classic big-twin feel, perfect for propelling the LT over long distances with a natural, easy-going groove. Whether crossing continents or on a Sunday morning run, the LT’s awesome engine potential is harnessed by a progressive throttle, highly accurate fuel mapping, cutting edge sequential fuel injectors, a positive six-speed gearbox and a belt final drive for the convenience of low maintenance and long life. The result, from the top end of first gear to the bottom end of top gear, is unrivalled civility in its class.
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 their destination. Both the rider and pillion seats are made from a dual-layer, dual-density foam which is soft and pliant on first feel but compresses to a firmer, more supportive resistance. The rider’s seat is carefully shaped to distribute pressure evenly, with wide, flared sides and a dedicated lumbar support pad at the rear. The pillion seat and back-rest are similarly constructed from the same dual-layer, dual-density foam to ensure the passenger shares the same level of comfort. The seat cover material was chosen for its elasticity, always following the contours of the seat, retaining its shape and reducing uncomfortable high pressure spots.
The LT also comes with a look-over windshield which is secured firmly in place by spring-loaded retainers yet, when unlocked, can be detached by hand in a matter of seconds to give a completely different look and feel to the bike. The color options available are: Caspian Blue, Crystal White & Lava Red and Phantom Black.
With the launch of Thunderbird LT, Triumph Motorcycles now have 12 motorcycles on sale in the Indian market. The much sought after line-up includes the classic Bonneville and Bonneville T100, the legendary Speed Triple, the largest production motorcycle the Rocket III Roadster, the class leading Street Triple, the cool café racer the Thruxton, the go anywhere Tiger 800 XC and Tiger Explorer, the stripped back and black Storm, the charismatic Storm LT and the king of super sports bikes, the Daytona 675 and the 675R. Triumph Motorcycles currently has 8 functional dealerships across the country: New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Chennai, Bangalore & Hyderabad. Also two more dealership will be coming up in Kolkata followed by Chandigarh very soon.
