Triumph Thruxton 1200R Specs

2016 - 2019 • 3 variants

Triumph has built the Thruxton 1200R, a classic motorcycle, across 3 variants since 2016, most recently updated for 2019. Under the tank sits a four stroke, 270° crank angle parallel-Twin, SOCH, 4 valves per cylinder, 1200.0 cc in capacity. It makes 96 hp at peak. Torque tops out at 111.9 Nm.

About the Triumph Thruxton 1200R

Triumph introduced the Thruxton 1200R as part of their Classic range, with production running from 2016 to 2020. This technical reference page documents the full specification sheet for the Triumph Thruxton 1200R, including engine displacement, power and torque figures, frame and suspension geometry, braking systems, and overall dimensions. Select a model year above to view year-specific technical data. Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer sources.

Triumph Thruxton 1200R by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2016	2018	2019	2020
Oil Capacity (Quarts)	0.30 quarts	0.30 quarts	4.76 US quarts ↑	4.76 US quarts
Fuel Control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Comments	-	Ride By Wire. Switchable traction control.	He Thruxton and Thruxton R are the real deal; the ultimate modern classic café racers. Each equipped with the 1200cc ‘Thruxton spec’ engine, these thrilling motorbikes have the handling, agility and capability to complement the beautifully imposing authen	-
Frame Type	Tubular steel cradle, Twin-sided, aluminum swingarm Clear anodized	Tubular steel cradle, Twin-sided, aluminum swingarm Clear anodized	Tubular steel cradle, Twin-sided, aluminum swingarm Clear anodized	Tubular steel cradle
Dry Weight	203.2 kg / 448 lbs	203.2 kg / 448.0 lbs	203.2 kg / 448 lbs	206 kg / 454.2 lbs ↑
Seat Height	810 mm / 31.9 in	810 mm / 31.9 in	810 mm / 31.9 in	810 mm / 31.9 in.
Engine Detail	Four stroke, 270° crank angle parallel-Twin, SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder.	Four stroke, 270° crank angle parallel-Twin, SOCH, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, 270° crank angle parallel-Twin, SOCH, 4 valves per cylinder	270º firing interval
Wheelbase	1415 mm / 55.7 in	1415 mm / 55.7 in	1415 mm / 55.7 in	1415 mm / 55.7 in.
Brakes - Front	2 x 310mm Floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS	2 x 310mm Floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS	2 x 310mm Floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS	Double disc. ABS. Brembo. 4-piston radial monobloc calipers ↑
Brakes - Rear	Single 220 mm disc, 2-piston axial floating caliper, ABS	Single disc. ABS. Nissin. 2-piston floating caliper ↓	Single 220 mm disc, 2-piston axial floating caliper, ABS ↑	Single disc. ABS. Nissin. 2-piston floating caliper ↓
Fuel Capacity	12.5 Litres / 3.8 US Gal / 2.7 Imp gal	12.5 Litres / 3.8 US Gal / 2.7 Imp gal	12.5 Litres / 3.8 US Gal / 2.7 Imp gal	14.50 litres / 3.83 US gallons ↑
Suspension - Front	Showa 43mm USD big piston forks, fully adjustable	Showa 43mm USD big piston forks, fully adjustable	Showa 43mm USD big piston forks, fully adjustable	Kyb 41mm cartrugde forks ↓
Suspension - Rear	Fully adjustable Öhlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoir	Fully adjustable Öhlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoir	Fully adjustable Öhlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoir	KYB twin shocks with adjustable preload
Fuel System	Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI	Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection	Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection	Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Colours	Red, silver	Silver Ice, Matte Black, Diablo Red, Crystal White	Crystal White, Competition Green, Siver Ice	Pure White, Competition Green, Siver Ice
Final Drive	Chain, X-ring	Chain, X-ring	Chain, X-ring	Chain (final drive)
Height	1030 mm / 40.6 in without mirrors	1,030 mm / 40.6 in. ↓	1030 mm / 40.6 in without mirrors ↑	1030 mm / 40.6 in.
Rims	-	32-spoke, aluminum rims	32-spoke, aluminum rims	32-spoke, aluminum rims
Length	2105 mm / 82.9 in	2,150 mm / 84.6 in. ↓	2105 mm / 82.9 in ↑	2150 mm / 84.6 in. ↑
Tyres - Front	120/70 ZR17 - Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa	120/70 ZR17 - Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa	120/70 ZR17 - Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa	120/70-ZR17
Width	745 mm / 29.3 in	745 mm / 29.3 in.	745 mm / 29.3 in	745 mm / 29.3 in.
Tyres - Rear	160/60 ZR17 - Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa	160/60 ZR17 - Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa	160/60 ZR17 - Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa	-
Rake	22.8°	22.7° ↓	22.8° ↑	22.7° ↓
Exhaust	Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers	Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers	Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers	Chromed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin chrome silencers
Seat	Single bullet seat	Single bullet seat set-up with painted seat cowl	Single bullet seat set-up with painted seat cowl	Single bullet seat set-up with painted seat cowl
Trail	90.8 mm / 3.57 in	90.8 mm / 3.57 in	90.8 mm / 3.57 in	91 mm / 3.6 in. ↑
Wheel Travel - Front	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in.
Max Torque	111.9 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft. @ 4950 rpm	111.9 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft. @ 4950 rpm	111.9 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft. @ 4950 rpm	112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 4950 Revolutions ↑
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.4778 HP/kg	0.4709 HP/kg	0.4778 HP/kg	0.4709 HP/kg