MAKE. Triumph
MODEL. Thunderbird 900 Sport Mk1 (Owners’ Club Bike, Lovely)
YEAR. 1997
REGISTRATION. R
OWNERSHIP. Last owner but one enthusiastic Triumph Owner’s Club member 5 years
MILEAGE. 22000 miles
- Just had Shell Advance AX7 10w 40 oil service
- Just had carbs stripped, ultrasonically cleaned and balanced
- New tyres
- Complete known ownership from new
- Lots of historical paperwork
- Lots of new parts fitted, all documented
- Every old MOT
- MOTd March 2021
- HPI clear
- All keys and owners’ manual present
COLOUR. Racing Yellow and Jet Black
ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled Triple Cylinder DOHC 885cc 12v 82 bhp / 56 lb ft
TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual Wet clutch
TOP SPEED. 130 mph
ACCELERATION. 12.7 s 1/4 mile
SEAT HEIGHT. 790 mm
WEIGHT. 224 kg (dry)
KEY POINTS.
1997 R Reg. Triumph Thunderbird Sport 900 Mk1 in Racing Yellow and Jet Black
Last but one owner enthusiastic Triumph Owner’s Club member 5 years and cared for maintained accordingly
22000 miles
Just had Motul 5100 15w 50 oil service
Just had carbs stripped, ultrasonically cleaned and balanced
New tyres
Complete known ownership from new
Lots of historical paperwork
Lots of new parts fitted, all documented
Every old MOT
MOTd March 2021
HPI clear
Custom comfort seat with yellow piping
Traditional spoked rims with 17” dia. x 36 spoke front and 17” dia. x 40 spoke rear
Twin clocks with chrome bezels
Twin chrome exhausts
Black engine cases
Black/Silver cylinder barrels
Black cam covers
Chrome handlebars
Chrome mirrors
Chrome fuel filler cap and tank badges
Chrome lights and indicators
Polished top yoke
Shortened front mudguard
MOTd March 2021
All keys and owners’ manual present
MODEL SUMMARY.
Delightful 1997 R Reg. Triumph Thunderbird 900 Sport Mk1 in Racing Yellow and Jet Black. 22000 miles, with the last but one owner of 5 years being an enthusiastic member of the Triumph Owner’s Club and the bike cared for and maintained properly by him as to be expected
22000 miles. Complete known ownership from new. Just had Shell Advance AX7 10w 40 oil service and carbs stripped, ultrasonically cleaned and balanced. New tyres fitted. Lots of historical paperwork. Lots of new parts fitted, all documented. All keys and owners’ manual present
The traditional specification of these bikes includes Spoked rims with 17” dia. x 36 spoke front and 17” dia. x 40 spoke rear, Twin clocks with chrome bezels, Twin chrome exhausts. Black engine cases, Black/Silver cylinder barrels, Black cam covers, Chrome handlebars, Chrome mirrors, Chrome fuel filler cap and tank badges, Chrome lights and indicators, Polished top yoke and a Shortened front mudguard in view of the model’s more sports orientated nature
885cc Triple motor offers 82 bhp with decent performance and has much character with a distinctive ‘off beat’ note thanks to it’s asymmetrically split exhaust system.
Just lovely, great fun, a wonderful bike to cruise around on whilst enjoying it’s tractable, usable nature and aural delights. A modern classic and this one is ever so nice. MOTd March 2021
PART EXCHANGE AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE – PLEASE ENQUIRE
PRICE. £SOLD
