Triumph Thunderbird (2016) vs Matchless G9 (1948-58)
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| Make: | Triumph | Matchless |
| Model: | Thunderbird | G9 |
| Years: | 2016 | 1948-58 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval. | Parallel twin cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1597 cc / 97.5 cub in | 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 103.8 x 94.3 mm | 66 x 72.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Oil Capacity: | 4.2 L / 1.1 US gal .0.92 Imp gal | 2.5 L / 5.3 US pints |
| Exhaust: | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2 exhaust system with chrome plated silencers | Twin, chrome, megaphone silencers |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Dry sump |
| Ignition: | Digital inductive type via electronic engine management | Magneto, Lucas K2F |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Toothed belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel, twin spine, swingarm twin sided, steel | Single top and down pipe, double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 47mm forks | Teledraulic |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. | Swingarm, twin shocks and coil springs, oil dampers |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R19 | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/50 R17 | 3.50 x 19 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1615 mm / 63.5 in | 1403 mm / 55.25 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 308 kg / 679 lbs | 181 kg / 400 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |