Triumph THUNDERBIRD 1600 (2009–2010) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Triumph

Model: THUNDERBIRD 1600

Category: Motorcycle

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 2009 → 2010

Engine

Displacement (cc): 1597

Cylinders: 2

Power (hp): 80

Power (kW): 58

Torque (Nm): 156

Dimensions

Overall length: 2380 mm

Overall width: 920 mm

Overall height: 1340 mm

Wheelbase: 1580 mm

Ground clearance: 140 mm

Weight (kg): 339

Seat height (mm): 700

Tank (L): 22

Tires

Front tire: 120/70 R19

Rear tire: 200/50 R17

Front pressure (bar): 2.5

Rear pressure (bar): 2.6

Drivetrain

Final drive: Toothed belt

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK DPR6EA-9

Plug gap: 0.9 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE10W-40, 10W-50, API SH

Engine oil (with filter, L): 4.2

Oil filter: OEM oil filter

Air filter: OEM air filter

Coolant (L): 2.5

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~366 km on a full tank (22.0 L)

Service

Battery: OEM battery specification

Service interval (km): 10000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 24000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.10-0.15 mm, exhaust cold 0.15-0.20 mm. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-40, 10W-50, API SH, 4.2 L with filter change. Spark plug: NGK DPR6EA-9 (gap 0.9 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 2.5 L. Chain: toothed belt. Tire pressure: front 2.5 bar, rear 2.6 bar (cold). Tire size: front 120/70 R19, rear 200/50 R17. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE10W-40, 10W-50, API SH, 4.2 L (with filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-40)
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Air filter

Spark plug

Spec: NGK DPR6EA-9, gap 0.9 mm

OEM NGK DPR6EA-9
Premium NGK DPR6EAIX-9
Standard NGK DPR6EA-9

Front brake pads

Spec: EBC FA196HH

Premium EBC FA196HH

Rear brake pads

Spec: EBC FA196HH

Premium EBC FA196HH

Front tire

Spec: 120/70 R19, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM 120/70 R19

Rear tire

Spec: 200/50 R17, 2.6 bar

OEM OEM 200/50 R17

Battery

Premium Yuasa YTX20HL-BS (typical 1300cc+ cruiser/tourer)

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Spec: 2.50 L coolant capacity

Service interval

Spec: 10 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 24 000 km

OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.10-0.15 mm
OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.15-0.20 mm

Suspension

Spec: 47 mm telescopic fork / 677 ml 10W dry

OEM Fork: 47 mm telescopic fork
OEM Fork oil grade: 677 ml 10W dry

Drive chain