K&N High Flow Air Filter for Triumph Thunderbird - TB-1610

K&N High-Flow Air Filter | Triumph Thunderbird 1600 & 1700 (TB-1610)

The TB-1610 is the ultimate performance intake upgrade for Triumph’s massive parallel-twin cruisers. Designed to feed the air-hungry 1600cc and 1700cc engines, this filter replaces the restrictive stock paper element to provide maximum airflow, ensuring your Thunderbird delivers its signature locomotive-like torque with even greater efficiency.

Key Features

• Enhanced Cruiser Torque: Engineered to provide up to 50% more airflow than traditional paper filters, helping to broaden the torque curve and improve low-end grunt.

• Premium Filtration Media: Utilizes K&N’s signature multi-layered oiled cotton gauze, designed to achieve up to 99% filtration efficiency while maintaining high air velocity for these large-displacement pistons.

• Washable & Reusable: A permanent "Lifetime" upgrade. Simply wash, re-oil, and reinstall the TB-1610 at your regular service intervals—it is the last air filter you will ever need to buy for your Thunderbird.

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• Direct Drop-In Fit: Precision-molded to fit the factory airbox of the Thunderbird 1600/1700 perfectly. It’s a simple installation that requires no mechanical modifications.

• Fueling Compatible: Designed to work seamlessly with the stock EFI system, though it provides the perfect airflow foundation for bikes with Stage 1 exhaust upgrades.

Technical Specifications

Why Upgrade Your Thunderbird?

The Triumph Thunderbird is a masterclass in large-capacity engineering, but its performance can be stifled by a restrictive factory intake. The TB-1610 allows the engine to pull in air more effortlessly, which is especially noticeable when accelerating in higher gears. Additionally, it provides a deeper, more resonant intake "thump" that perfectly matches the bike's muscular presence and exhaust note.