Triumph Thunderbird 2013 vs. Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2013

Triumph Thunderbird 2013

Triumph Thunderbird 2013

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2013

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2013

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Technical Specifications Triumph Thunderbird 2013 compared to Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2013

Triumph Thunderbird 2013
Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore103.8 mmBore101.6 mm
StrokeStroke94.3 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power86 HPEngine power148 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power4,850 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpm
TorqueTorque146 NmTorque221 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque2,750 rpmRpm at Torque2,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.7 Compression Ratio8.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,597 ccmDisplacement2,294 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width150 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width240 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,340 mmLength2,500 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth970 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,165 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,615 mmWheelbase1,695 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height700 mmSeat Height750 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity22 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Thunderbird 2013

Triumph Thunderbird 2013

A Thunderbird is just as unique and independent on the motorbike market as a Speed Triple, a Rocket III or a Scrambler. And you can feel it. Through the cultivated rumble of the two parallel pistons, the powerful bite of the Nissin four-piston fixed calipers on 310 mm discs and the friendly glances of passers-by.

Optimal fit

classic look

pleasant ride

light chassis

agile.

Very high weight.

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2013

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2013

The name says it all. While you're at it, optimise the rideability, why not add more power? Triumph perhaps thought the Roadster was underpowered with the 2.3 litre nuclear power plant and, with the installation of a new exhaust system and a few key combinations, increased the power and torque

Sporty feel

brutal power delivery

quiet, pleasant engine

ABS.

Very high total weight

complicated handling

not for inexperienced motorcyclists

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Thunderbird vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster

Price Triumph Thunderbird

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