Triumph Thunderbird Commander User Manual

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How to Ride the Motorcycle
Drive Belt
Make certain that the drive belt is correctly
adjusted. Inspect the belt for wear,
damage/cuts, frayed edges, or broken teeth.
Coolant
Check that the coolant level is at the upper
level line in the expansion tank. (Always
check the level with the engine cold.)
Electrical Equipment
Make certain that the headlight, rear/brake
light, turn signals, horn etc., all work properly.
Miscellaneous
Visually check that all fasteners are tight.

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