2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200 R classic motorcycle, Triumph pairs a 1200 cc (73.2 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 97 HP (70.8 kW) at 6,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 112 Nm (82.6 lb-ft) at 4,900 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.8 HP per liter and a 1,350 rpm working window between peak torque (4,900 rpm) and peak power (6,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Thruxton 1200 R measures 203 kg (448 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.09 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 315 km (196 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2016 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
80.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.48 HP/kg (2.09 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,900–6,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~315 km (196 mi)
Engine
Displacement1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine Details270º firing interval
Power97.0 HP (70.8 kW)) @ 6250 RPM
Torque112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 4900 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke97.6 x 80.0 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital-inductive type via engine management system
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet. multi-plate
DrivelineO ring chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4
ExhaustChromed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin chrome silencers
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel cradle
Rake22.8°
Trail92 mm (3.6 inches)
Front SuspensionShowa 43mm USD big piston forks, fully adjustable
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable Ohlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoir
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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