Triumph Thruxton 1200 / 1200 R — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,200cc Liquid-Cooled 270° Parallel-Twin High-Power 97hp (Monza-Cap Cafe Racer) · Source: Triumph Thruxton 1200 / 1200 R (2016–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Triumph Thruxton 1200 / 1200 R (2016–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2016–2019 Triumph Thruxton 1200 / 1200 R (chassis DE01/SMTDE01) requires 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SH or higher (Castrol Power 1)) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.4 L (3.59 US qt) with filter service (T1218001 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)), paired with 2× NGK LMAR8A-9 spark plug(s) and a YTX12-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.2 L (3.38 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~290 km (180 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SH or higher (Castrol Power 1) |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.4 L (3.59 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | T1218001 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) · Rear: 160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W) (Tube-Type Spoke Rim) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK LMAR8A-9 × 2 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX12-BS (12V 10.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1200 cc · 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm · 112 N·m (82.6 lb-ft) @ 4,950 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 810 mm (31.9 in) · 223 kg (492 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 14.5 L (3.8 US gal) · ~20 km/L → ~290 km (180 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 16,000 km / 16,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 16,000 km / 32,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 32,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
First liquid-cooled 1200 Thruxton generation offered in chrome-fender Standard or gold-forked Thruxton R spec (Showa BPF, Ohlins twins, Brembo M50) before the 2020 RS.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
High-Power 97 hp 1200 twin uses spin-on filter T1218001 (HF204) and 3.4 L of SAE 10W-40 or 10W-50 JASO MA2; note spoked wheels require inner tubes.