1949
Triumph Thunderbird 6T
The Triumph Thunderbird 6T — named for an American Indigenous spirit to boost US sales — was the bike ridden by Marlon Brando in the 1953 film "The Wild One." Its 649 cc twin was Triumph's first big twin and proved so successful in North America that Ford later used the name for their iconic sports car.
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Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 649 cc OHV Parallel-Twin |
| Horsepower | 34 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 48 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Type | Standard |
|---|---|
| Frame | Tubular steel loop |
| Weight | 185 kg (wet) |
| Seat Height | 800 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 L |
| Top Speed | 165 km/h |
| ABS | None |
| Suspension | Telescopic fork / Rigid (later sprung hub) |
| MSRP Range | $795 (1950 US) |