Triumph Thunderbird Commander User Manual

Specifications
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Note:
• The option 2 tires for Thunderbird LT listed in the table above may not have the
text 'ON TUBE TYPE RIM FIT A TUBE' printed on them.
These tires are suitable for use with an inner tube and can be fitted to
Thunderbird LT with an inner tube.
Warning
Use the recommended tires ONLY in the combinations given. Do not mix tires from different
manufacturers or mix different specification tires from the same manufacturers as this may
result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Approved Tires Thunderbird Commander Thunderbird LT
Option 1
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metzeler ME880 Marathon
140/75 ZR 17 - 67W
Avon AV71 Cobra WWW
150/80 R16 - 71V
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metzeler ME880 Marathon
200/50 ZR 17 - 75W
Avon AV72 Cobra WWW
180/70 R16 - 77V
Option 2
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Metzeler ME880 Marathon
15 0 / 8 0 R 16 - 71 H
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Metzeler ME880 Marathon
Steel Radial 180/70 R 16 -
77H
You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tires from your authorized Triumph dealer,
or on the Internet at www.triumph.co.uk

Triumph Thunderbird Commander Specifications

General

Displacement	1699 cc
Bore x Stroke	107.1 mm x 94.3 mm
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Max Torque	151 Nm @ 3550 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	6-speed
Rear Brakes	Single 310mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 litres
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Exhaust	Chrome 2-into-1-into-2 system
Final Drive	Belt
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks, adjustable preload
Front Brakes	Twin 310mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Weight	308 kg
Power	93 bhp