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|name = [[Triumph]] Thruxton Ace Special Edition | |||
|name = Triumph Thruxton Ace Special Edition | |image = [[File:Triumph-Thruxton-Ace-special-edition.jpg|frameless|Triumph Thruxton Ace Special Edition]] | ||
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|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Triumph | |manufacturer = Triumph | ||
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|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = Digital | |ignition = Digital | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = NGK, DPR8EA-9 | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = 5 Speed | |transmission = 5 Speed | ||
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|dry_weight = 214 kg / 472 lbs | |dry_weight = 214 kg / 472 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = 230 kg / 507.06 lbs | |wet_weight = 230 kg / 507.06 lbs | ||
|fuel_capacity = 16 | |fuel_capacity = 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | ||
|oil_capacity = 4.5 L / 1.2 US gal / 1.0 Imp gal | |oil_capacity = 4.5 L / 1.2 US gal / 1.0 Imp gal | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 100/90 R18 front [[tire]] and a 130/80 R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 320mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper in the front and a Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm Forks with adjustable preload while the rear was equipped with a Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. The Thruxton Ace Special Edition was fitted with a 16 | It came with a 100/90 R18 front [[tire]] and a 130/80 R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 320mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper in the front and a Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm Forks with adjustable preload while the rear was equipped with a Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. The Thruxton Ace Special Edition was fitted with a 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 214 kg / 472 lbs. The wheelbase was 1490 mm / 58.7 in long. | ||
== Photos == | |||
[[File:Triumph-Thruxton-Ace-special-edition.jpg|600px|Triumph Thruxton Ace Special Edition]] | |||
[[File:triumph-truxton-15-04.jpg|600px|Triumph Thruxton Ace Special Edition]] | |||
[[File:Triumph-Thruxton-Ace-special-edition--1.jpg|600px|Triumph Thruxton Ace Special Edition]] | |||
[[File:Triumph-Thruxton-Ace-special-edition--2.jpg|600px|Triumph Thruxton Ace Special Edition]] | |||
== Overview == | |||
Triumph Thruxton Ace Special Edition | |||
Triumph has revealed this special edition version of the | Triumph has revealed this special edition version of the | ||
Thruxton called the Ace which celebrates the link between the | Thruxton called the Ace which celebrates the link between the | ||
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match the engines unique character and progressive riding | match the engines unique character and progressive riding | ||
position. | position. | ||
It was the London truckers' cafe that | It was the London truckers' cafe that | ||
became a | became a favourite haunt of Britain's bikers and a powerful | ||
symbol of post-war counterculture. The Ace Cafe gained notoriety | symbol of post-war counterculture. The Ace Cafe gained notoriety | ||
as the biker hang-out in the early 60's and formed an | as the biker hang-out in the early 60's and formed an | ||
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character and riding position. | character and riding position. | ||
The Thruxton Ace. An everyday icon. | The Thruxton Ace. An everyday icon. | ||
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healthy 69PS with 69Nm of torque at its peak, with plenty | healthy 69PS with 69Nm of torque at its peak, with plenty | ||
available at low revs so you get most use out of it. | available at low revs so you get most use out of it. | ||
Fuelling is controlled by a sophisticated | |||
computer programmed management system for clean emissions and a | computer programmed management system for clean emissions and a | ||
smooth, predictable throttle response. | smooth, predictable throttle response. | ||
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!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|16 | |16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | ||
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!Consumption Average | !Consumption Average | ||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-L62IjWddg|600|center}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-L62IjWddg|600|center}} | ||
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