Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014 vs. Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2017

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2017

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2017

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Overview - Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014 vs Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2017

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2017

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2017

Technical Specifications Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014 compared to Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2017

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014
Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore101.6 mmBore107.1 mm
StrokeStroke94.3 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power148 HPEngine power94 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,400 rpm
TorqueTorque221 NmTorque151 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque2,750 rpmRpm at Torque3,550 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio8.7 Compression Ratio9.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement2,294 ccmDisplacement1,699 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberDual Shock
BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
BrandBrandNissinBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width150 mmFront tyre width140 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height75 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width240 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,500 mmLength2,442 mm
WidthWidth970 mmWidth990 mm
HeightHeight1,165 mmHeight1,225 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,695 mmWheelbase1,665 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height750 mmSeat Height700 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)367 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)348 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2014

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

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2017

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2017

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

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

Price Triumph Rocket III Roadster

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Price Triumph Thunderbird Commander

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