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| | | AZCactus | | Taranis |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,519 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 17 Jun 2023 - 13:08 Post title : 2023 Thunderbird LT! | | | I can't believe this flew under the radar  , wake up! 
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,404 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Jun 2023 - 22:30 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: AZCactus) | | | I don't think it's a reality, why are there Storms in the videos? 
Looks like old footage with computer voice overs.
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| | | MotorMac | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 29/08/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,788 | | Location | : | Nor Cal, United States |
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| | Posted : 17 Jun 2023 - 23:28 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: AZCactus) | | | No Thunderbirds on the Triumph UK web site - none, zero, zip. Video was posted to YouTube a week ago, looks much older.
They do have a special CHROME collection for most models tho, including the new Rocket.
Saw one here a couple days ago, the new Rocket is nothing like the original model. Single-side swing arm, much improved looks, I think it even weighs less than the Thunderbird (294kg dry, 648lbs).
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| | Posted : 18 Jun 2023 - 13:56 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: Leethal) | | |
Leethal wrote:
I don't think it's a reality, why are there Storms in the videos?
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Not to mention the accessories no one can find.
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| | | daz | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,686 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 18 Jun 2023 - 15:03 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: Linkdog) | | | Also not to mention, if they came out with a new Tbird theres no way it would have throttle cables like in this idiotic video. Some people have too much time on their hands.
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| | | SpookyClown | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 33 | | Location | : | Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 25 Jun 2023 - 19:11 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: daz) | | | I would love an updated lighter Thunderbird but I do not think it is going to happen .
Perhaps a new Sprint GT sports tourer type bike with the 1200cc engine would interest me .
Please Triumph no more explorer bikes , surely there are enough in your line up .
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| | Posted : 25 Jun 2023 - 23:33 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: SpookyClown) | | | Maybe ten explorer models 
...and may not be for the Thunderbird traditionalist 
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| | Posted : 26 Jun 2023 - 06:55 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: AZCactus) | | | That looks like a prop, no rear suspension.
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| | | MotorMac | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/08/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,788 | | Location | : | Nor Cal, United States |
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| | Posted : 27 Jun 2023 - 15:02 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: Leethal) | | | Suspension is over rated. Weld the swing arm, instant hardtail.
The new $25,000US, 2500cc Rocket is all aluminum. Link Frame, single-sided swing arm, the whole enchilada. Good idea?
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| | Posted : 27 Jun 2023 - 20:03 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: MotorMac) | | | I didn't ponder the rear suspension, my mind defaulted to monoshock  . Anyway the article's headline labeled the bike a Storm. HELL No, the real deal Thunderbird when Storm was just a twinkle in Triumph's eye!
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,404 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 27 Jun 2023 - 21:56 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: AZCactus) | | | No monoshock, no room between mudguard and tyre unless the whole unit pivots as one and then what a ride for the rider!
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| | Posted : 28 Jun 2023 - 07:45 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: Leethal) | | |
Leethal wrote:
No monoshock, no room between mudguard and tyre unless the whole unit pivots as one and then what a ride for the rider! |
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Agree Lee.
It is probably an SE, by the looks to judge.
Show bike I guess, I wouldn't ride it, no thanks.
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| | Posted : 28 Jun 2023 - 07:47 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
I can't believe this flew under the radar , wake up!
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I believe the initial intention of AZ was to to be ironic.
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| | Posted : 28 Jun 2023 - 13:08 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: Slcharger) | | |
Slcharger wrote:
I believe the initial intention of AZ was to to be ironic.
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| | | Beamerstearoom | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 27/04/2022 | | Posts | : | 35 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 30 Jun 2023 - 15:22 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: Leethal) | | | Can anyone tell if this is just a creative photo shop of a show bike?
IF It is a prop. Maybe They are just trying to Gage the market? I know this much,
I LIKE THE CONCEPT! Weather real or imagined, It has a very "Ness" type chopper tank.
I'm a 2 up guy so I defiantly would like to see a real two up seat.
Shaving weight would be a big plus!
Love the up-swept exhaust look, might be hell for a passenger though So an optional non-swept set up would be nice.
The mono shock underneath would be nice. I like the clean look.
OH, and Triumph, lets add a few mills to our fuel tanks please! Give us something that can actually take a hit.
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| | Posted : 30 Jun 2023 - 22:33 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: Beamerstearoom) | | | Good question. Me thinks it's real, Juan Aue's Thunderbird is on Pinterest.
My bike (solo seat) will have upswept exhaust in black, should weigh less than 700 lbs, an evolution.
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| | | Bender | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 26/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 659 | | Location | : | Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 05 Jul 2023 - 11:18 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: AZCactus) | | | It is a custom show bike from around 10 years ago in Germany I think
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| | Posted : 05 Jul 2023 - 22:11 Post title : Re: 2023 Thunderbird LT! (Re: Bender) | | | Yes, it's not the first time that image has been posted on the forum.
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