Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014 vs. Moto Guzzi California Classic 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Moto Guzzi California Classic 2009

Technical Specifications Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014 compared to Moto Guzzi California Classic 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Moto Guzzi California Classic 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Moto Guzzi California Classic 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	94.3 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	94 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	151 Nm	Torque	88 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,550 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.7	Compression Ratio	9.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,699 ccm	Displacement	1,064 ccm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,442 mm	Length	2,380 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	815 mm
Height	Height	1,225 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	700 mm	Seat Height	780 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