Positioned in Triumph's classic motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Triumph Thruxton 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 7,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 53 Nm (39.1 lb-ft) at 6,400 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 800 rpm working window between peak torque (6,400 rpm) and peak power (7,200 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 measures 204.6 kg (451 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.97 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16.65-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2007 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
79.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.34 HP/kg (2.97 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,400–7,200 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement865.0 ccm (52.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power69.0 HP (50.4 kW)) @ 7200 RPM
Torque53.0 Nm (5.4 kgf-m or 39.1 ft.lbs) @ 6400 RPM
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