Triumph Thunderbird 2012 vs. Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Technical Specifications Triumph Thunderbird 2012 compared to Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2012

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	103.8 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	94.3 mm	Stroke	94.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	85 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,850 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	146 Nm	Torque	151 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,550 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.7	Compression Ratio	9.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,597 ccm	Displacement	1,699 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	140 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	75 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,340 mm	Length	2,442 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	990 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,225 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,665 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	700 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Thunderbird 2012

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 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