Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2009 vs. Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2009 compared to Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	104 mm	Stroke	94.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	136 Nm	Torque	151 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,550 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9.7
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1.7 ccm	Displacement	1,699 ccm

Chassis

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Seat Height	Seat Height	720 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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