The Triumph Thunderbird was a British motorcycle first introduced in 1949 and manufactured in many shapes and forms until 1966. The name was used for other new and distinct Triumph models.
In 1995, the British motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Triumph Thunderbird 900, manufactured at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England. The bike was instrumental in Triumph's re-entry into the United States market.
The bike featured a name and retro styling that harked back to the company's golden years of the 1960s. Also, it was the first classic machine manufactured by the resurgent company. The bike's engine was redesigned for a classic look and modified for more torque at lower rpm.
In addition, the maker introduced other versions of the bike, such as the Triumph T309TT Legend, Triumph T309RC Adventurer, and the Triumph T309RD Thunderbird Sport. The Thunderbird was manufactured until 2003, and the Sport version until 2004.
The 1995 model had standard features, such as a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.
In the performance department, the 1995 Triumph Thunderbird 900 had its soul brought to life by an 885cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 70 hp at 8,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 4,800 rpm.