Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014 vs. Suzuki Intruder C1800R 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Suzuki Intruder C1800R 2009

Overview - Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014 vs Suzuki Intruder C1800R 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Suzuki Intruder C1800R 2009

Technical Specifications Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014 compared to Suzuki Intruder C1800R 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Suzuki Intruder C1800R 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Suzuki Intruder C1800R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	112 mm
Stroke	Stroke	94.3 mm	Stroke	90.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	94 HP	Engine power	84 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	151 Nm	Torque	155 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,550 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.7	Compression Ratio	10.5
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,699 ccm	Displacement	1,783 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Three pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	140 mm	Front tyre width	150 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	75 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,442 mm	Length	2,580 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	985 mm
Height	Height	1,225 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,755 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	700 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

The Triumph Thunderbird Commander can't keep up with the performance of the Ducati Diavel, but it surprises even more than the Italian with its agile performance. It's amazing how quickly you can zip around the bends in comparative stability despite the dragging running boards. When the going gets really tight, the Diavel is no longer any fun. In terms of looks, it goes the classic route with all its chrome and holds the flag high for the typical cruiser. In any case, we wouldn't want to miss either the Ducati Diavel or the Triumph Thunderbird Commander in the wide-ranging motorbike world!

Typical and classy cruiser look with lots of chrome

parallel twin with enormous torque

comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes.

Very high weight

little lean angle clearance