Positioned in Triumph's classic motorcycle lineup, the 2015 Triumph Thruxton Ace utilizes a 865 cc (52.8 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 69 HP (50.4 kW) at 7,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 69 Nm (50.9 lb-ft) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 79.8 HP per liter and a 1,600 rpm working window between peak torque (5,800 rpm) and peak power (7,400 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 Ace measures 230 kg (507 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.47 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 293 km (182 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
79.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.3 HP/kg (3.33 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,800–7,400 rpm
Theoretical Range
~293 km (182 mi)
Engine
Displacement865.0 ccm (52.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine Details360º firing interval
Power69.0 HP (50.4 kW)) @ 7400 RPM
Torque69.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 5800 RPM
Compression9.9:1
Bore x Stroke90.0 x 68.0 mm (3.5 x 2.7 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
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet. multi-plate
DrivelineX ring chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases126.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1095 mm (43.1 inches)
Overall Length2150 mm (84.6 inches)
Overall Width830 mm (32.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
Oil Capacity4.50 litres (4.76 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsWhite
Warranty2 year unlimited milage
Notes
Special edition celebrating Triumphs long association with the Ace Café in North London, a biker hangout from the 1960s that was the center of the café racer culture.
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