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The fastest production motorcycle for a given year is the unmodified motorcycle with the highest tested top speed that was manufactured in series and available for purchase by the general public. Modified or specially produced motorcycles are a different class, motorcycle land-speed record. Unlike those records, which are officially sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), production model tests were conducted under a variety of unequal or undefined conditions, and tested by numerous different sources, mainly motorcycling magazines. This has led to inconsistent and sometimes contradictory speed statistics from various sources.

Fastest production motorcycles [edit]

Several models went out of production before being surpassed by a contemporary with a higher top speed. Until a model was introduced that was faster than any previous motorcycle, the fastest bike on the market for a given year was actually slower than an earlier, out of production bike. Models which are actual top speed record holders have their make, model, and speed in bold font, while slower models which were only the fastest in their own time are in italic. For example, in 1956, the Vincent Black Shadow remained the fastest motorcycle to date, with a 125 mph (201 km/h) top speed, but it was no longer in production. The fastest model on the market in 1956 was the BSA Gold Star Clubman, which at 110 mph (180 km/h) was not a record holder, but is listed for the sake of illustrating a more complete timeline.

Make & model Model years Engine Displacement Power Top speed Image Notes
BMW S 1000 RR (second generation) 2019-present Inline four 999 cc (61.0 cu in) 205 hp (153 kW) 193 mph (310 km/h) Motor Balap BMW Superbike IIMS 2019.jpg By some measures, faster than MV Agusta F4 R 312.[1]
BMW S 1000 RR (first generation) 2009-2018 Inline four 999 cc (61.0 cu in) 199 bhp (148 kW) 188 mph (303 km/h) Paris - Salon de la moto 2011 - BMW - S1000 RR - 003.jpg By some measures, faster than MV Agusta F4 R 312. BMW considered to have initiated the "gentlemen's agreement"; first party to agreement to exceed self-imposed limit.[2]
MV Agusta F4 R 312 2007-08 Inline four 998 cc (60.9 cu in) 183 bhp (136 kW) 185–193 mph (298–311 km/h) MV Agusta F4 1000 R 312.jpg First European motorcycle exceeding "gentlemen's agreement"; MV Agusta not known to have been a party.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Kawasaki ZX-14 2006– Inline four 1,352 cc (82.5 cu in) 163.3 hp (121.8 kW)† 186 mph (300 km/h) Kawasaki-ZZR1400 2007TMCS.jpg Speed limited[8]
Kawasaki ZX-12R 2000–05 Inline four 1,199 cc (73.2 cu in) 178 bhp (133 kW) 186 mph (300 km/h) Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R.jpg Speed limited[9] [10] [8]
Suzuki Hayabusa (first generation) 2000–2007 Inline four 1,299 cc (79.3 cu in) 173 bhp (129 kW) 186 mph (300 km/h) 2002modelblauwzwart.jpg Speed limited[10] [8] [11] [12]
Suzuki Hayabusa (first generation) 1999 Inline four 1,299 cc (79.3 cu in) 173 bhp (129 kW) 188–194 mph (303–312 km/h) 1999modelzwart.JPG Last model before gentlemen's agreement.[10] [8] [11] [12]
Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird 1996–2007 Inline four 1,137 cc (69.4 cu in) 162 bhp (121 kW) 170–180 mph (270–290 km/h) Honda CBR 1100 XX silver vr.jpg [10] [8]
Bimota YB8 Furano 1992-1993 Inline four 1,002 cc (61.1 cu in) 164 hp (122 kW) 172 mph (277 km/h)

Bimota Furano YB8.jpg

By some measures, faster than Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11.[13]
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 1990–2001 Inline four 1,052 cc (64.2 cu in) 145 bhp (108 kW) 169–176 mph (272–283 km/h) Kawasaki ZZR1100 01.jpg [10] [8] [9] [14]
Bimota YB6 EXUP 1989–1990 Inline four 1,002 cc (61.1 cu in) 147 bhp (110 kW) 170 mph (270 km/h) Yamaha Bimota YB6 1000.jpg [10]
Yamaha FZR1000 "EXUP" 1989-1995 Inline four 1,003 cc (61.2 cu in) 145 hp (108 kW) 167 mph (269 km/h) Yamaha FZR1000 "EXUP" (1989).jpg [15]
Kawasaki Tomcat ZX-10 1988–1990 Inline four 997 cc (60.8 cu in) 135 hp (101 kW) 165 mph (266 km/h) Kawasaki ZX-10.jpg [9] [16]
Yamaha FZR1000 "Genesis" 1987-1988 Inline four 989 cc (60.4 cu in) 135 hp (101 kW) 158.4–160 mph (254.9–257.5 km/h) Yamaha FZR1000 MY 1989 at Invercargill NZ.jpg By some measures, faster than Honda CBR1000F.[17] [18]
Honda CBR1000F 1987-1999 Inline four 998 cc (60.9 cu in) 132 hp (98 kW) 154–164 mph (248–264 km/h) Flickr - ronsaunders47 - HONDA CBR 1000F MOTORCYCLE..jpg [17] [19] [20]
Suzuki GSX-R 1100 (G-H-J) 1986-1988 Inline four 1,052 cc (64.2 cu in) 125 hp (93 kW) 160 mph (257 km/h) Suzuki GSX-R1100.JPG [17]
Kawasaki GPZ900R Ninja 1984–1996 Inline four 908 cc (55.4 cu in) 113–115 bhp (84–86 kW) 151–158 mph (243–254 km/h) Kawasaki GPZ900R Ninja 01.jpg [10] [21] [22]
Honda VF1000R 1984–1988 V-four 998 cc (60.9 cu in) 122 bhp (91 kW) 150 mph (240 km/h) V Retro Auto&Moto Galicia, Honda VF 1000 RF, 1984.JPG [10] First to exceed Vincent Black Lightning after 35 years
Laverda Jota 1976–1981 Inline three 981 cc (59.9 cu in) 90 bhp (67 kW) 140–146 mph (225–235 km/h) LAVERDA JOTA 1000cc. ITALY 1976-1982.jpg [10] [23] [24]
Ducati 900SS 1975–1982 V-twin 864 cc (52.7 cu in) 79 bhp (59 kW) 135 mph (217 km/h) Ducati 900SuperSport.JPG [10] [25]
Kawasaki Z1 1972–1975 Inline four 903 cc (55.1 cu in) 82 bhp (61 kW) 132 mph (212 km/h) KAWASAKI Z1.jpg [10] [26]
BSA Rocket 3/Triumph Trident 1968–1975 Inline three 740 cc (45 cu in) 58 bhp (43 kW) 125 mph (201 km/h) * T160 Triumph Trident 750cc motorcycle.jpg [10]
Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster 1958–1971 V-twin 883 cc (53.9 cu in) 55 bhp (41 kW) 122 mph (196 km/h) Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster 1969.jpg [27]
BSA Gold Star Clubman 1956–1963 Single 499 cc (30.5 cu in) 42 bhp (31 kW) 110 mph (180 km/h) BSA Gold Star Clubmans three quarter rear.jpg [10]
Vincent Black Lightning 1949–1952 V-twin 998 cc (60.9 cu in) 70 bhp (52 kW) 150 mph (240 km/h) VINCENT Black Lightning.jpg [10] [21] [28] [29] First to exceed Brough Superior SS100 Pendine after 22 years. Record held for 35 years.
Vincent Series A Rapide 1936–1940 V-twin 998 cc (60.9 cu in) 45 bhp (34 kW) 110 mph (180 km/h) [10]
Crocker V-twin 1936–ca. 1941 V-twin 998 cc (60.9 cu in) 50 bhp (37 kW) 110 mph (180 km/h) Crocker-right.jpg [10]
Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sports 1934–1940 V-twin 996 cc (60.8 cu in) 75 bhp (56 kW) 110 mph (180 km/h) Brough Superior SS 100 Alpine Grand Sports.jpg [30] [ page needed ]
Brough Superior SS100 Pendine 1927–1940 V-twin 981 cc (59.9 cu in) 45 bhp (34 kW) 110 mph (180 km/h) [30] [ page needed ] Record held for 22 years
Brough Superior SS100 1925–1940 V-twin 988 cc (60.3 cu in) 45 bhp (34 kW) 100 mph (160 km/h) Brough Superior of T.E. Lawrence.jpg [10] [21]
Excelsior V-twin 1918–1931 V-twin 992 cc (60.5 cu in) 20 bhp (15 kW) 80 mph (130 km/h) [10]
Cyclone V-twin 1916–1917 V-twin 996 cc (60.8 cu in) 25 bhp (19 kW) 85 mph (137 km/h) 1914 Cyclone (2) - The Art of the Motorcycle - Memphis.jpg [10]
Pope Model L 1914–1920 V-twin 999 cc (61.0 cu in) 12 bhp (8.9 kW) 70 mph (110 km/h) Pope L14 1000 cc 1914.jpg [10] [23]
Williamson Flat Twin 1913–1920 Flat twin 964 cc (58.8 cu in) 55 mph (89 km/h) 1913 Williamson Flat Twin motorcycle.JPG [10]
Scott two speed 1912– Parallel twin 532 cc (32.5 cu in) 3 bhp (2.2 kW) 50 mph (80 km/h) Scott 550 1913.jpg [10]
FN Four 1911–1931 Inline four 491 cc (30.0 cu in) 4 bhp (3.0 kW) 40 mph (64 km/h) FN 363 cc viercilinder 1905.jpg [10] [21]
Werner New Werner 1901–1908 Single 230–333 cc (14.0–20.3 cu in) 2–3.25 bhp (1.49–2.42 kW) 30 mph (48 km/h) Werner 230 cc 1904.jpg [21] [31] [32] [33]
Werner Motocyclette 1898–1900 Single 216 cc (13.2 cu in) 15.5–22 mph (25–35 km/h) Werner Motocyclette advert 1900.jpg [31] [32] [33] [34]
Hildebrand & Wolfmüller 1894–1897 Parallel twin 1,500 cc (92 cu in) 2.5 hp (1.9 kW) 25–28 mph (40–45 km/h) Hildebrand-Wolfmüller 1894.jpg First production motorcycle.[10] [21]
* ^ Other models that tied the Trident at 125 mph (201 km/h) are the 1972 Laverda SFC and Moto Guzzi V7 Sport.[10]
† ^ Rear wheel horsepower. See Motorcycle testing and measurement.

Motorcycles excluded from the list [edit]

Some motorcycles were not considered to be the fastest production vehicles, for various reasons. Here is a list of some well known motorcycles that have not been able to meet standards needed to be the fastest production motorcycles.

Make & model Model years Engine Displacement Power Top speed Image Notes
Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2015-present Inline 4 998 cc (60.9017 cu in) 310/326 horsepower (230/243 kW; w/out ram air) 250 mph (400 km/h) Excluded as the record-beating H2R variant is track-only and not street-legal.[35]
Lightning LS-218 2014-present Electric motor N/A 200 bhp (150 kW) 216 mph (348 km/h) Lightning LS-218 (19805047992).jpg The 216 mph record was set using an LS-218 modified from street-legal form, with "high-speed gearing and fairing". The top speed of the stock production vehicle has not been clearly defined by an independent, verifiable source.

Otherwise, first electric vehicle to be considered for the position of the world's fastest street-legal production motorcycle,[36] [37] [38] to have won against ICE motorcycles in a professional road-based event and to have won any such race using only solar power.[39]

Ducati Panigale R 2013-2017 V-twin 1,198 cc (73.1 cu in) 202 bhp (151 kW) 202 mph (325 km/h) Ducati 1199 Panigale R (8226624471).jpg Top speed achieved with OEM track-only exhaust system.[40] [41]

Gentlemen's agreement to end competition [edit]

After just over a century of one-upmanship by motorcycle manufacturers, beginning with the 1894–1897 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller, the competition to create the fastest production motorcycle reached a truce, with the arrival of the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa, that lasted about 8 years.[42] [9] [43] [44] A gentlemen's agreement was made among the major motorcycle manufacturers to limit the speed of their machines to 300 km/h (186 mph), starting with 2000 models.[42] [9] [45]

After the 1999 Hayabusa sent shockwaves by exceeding the Honda CBR1100XX's record by more than 10 mph (16 km/h), and rumors and leaks from Kawasaki hinted that their upcoming 2000 Ninja ZX-12R would pass the 200 mph (322 km/h) milestone, some regulators and politicians in Europe called for an import ban against high speed motorcycles.[42] There were fears that there would be "an outbreak of illegal racing as riders try to break the 200 mph barrier".[46] [47] To preempt regulation and avoid negative publicity, the manufacturers voluntarily ended the race to ever higher speeds.[42] [45]

Sources vary as to whether this unofficial agreement is precise or only approximate, and whether it is defined as 300 km/h or as 186 mph, though the European and Japanese manufacturers normally use metric units. While Honda did announce that its motorcycles would not go faster than 300 km/h, Suzuki and Kawasaki would not speak on record about this issue.[48] The agreement between them and the other brands has never been officially acknowledged by the manufacturers, though media sources report it via unnamed informants, and by testing the top speed of motorcycles known to be capable of exceeding the arbitrary maximum.[48] [49] So for 2000[9] models and later motorcycles, the question of which brand's bike was fastest could only be answered by tampering with the speed limiting system, meaning that it was no longer a contest between stock, production motorcycles, absolving the manufacturer of blame and letting those not quite as fast avoid losing face.[49] But the speed war continued underground, out of the spotlight, with fierce competition among enthusiasts of the "200 mph club", albeit with the slight technical modification necessary to bypass the speed limiter, separating that war from the ostensibly at-peace world of stock motorcycles.[45] [50]

Breakaways from the agreement [edit]

MV Agusta advertised their 2007 F4 R 312 as capable of 312 km/h (194 mph), hence the "312" in the name, "because MV sees no reason to abide by the manufacturers' agreement ... Politics be damned: MV is Italian and the Italians have a national imperative to make their bikes as fast as possible," in the opinion of motoring journalist Roland Brown.[3] [4] Italian magazine Motociclismo claimed to have achieved 193.24 mph (310.99 km/h) testing the F4 R 312, more or less confirming the claimed speed and tying, if not exceeding, the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa's tested speeds of 188–194 mph (303–312 km/h),[5] whereas Sport Rider were only able to achieve a 185.4 mph (298.4 km/h) top speed, stating that "it would take a major horsepower boost in order to make up the 8 mph deficit".[51]

Cycle World reported that "the same BMW who instigated the 'agreement' in the first place" had broken it with the 188-mile-per-hour (303 km/h) BMW S1000RR, whose top speed was reported in July, 2010.[9]

The 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale R was delivered with an electronic speedometer that blanked when the motorcycle exceeded 186 mph (300 km/h), leading commentators to question if Ducati was signaling their withdrawal from the gentlemen's agreement.[52] [53]

In 2014, Kawasaki announced that the upcoming Ninja H2R will have a non-street legal "track-only" version making 296 hp (221 kW) that will not have a speed limiter, reaching 210 mph (340 km/h) in testing, but Kawasaki did not specify whether they planned to speed limit the street-legal version, which has about 200 hp (150 kW), to conform to the gentlemen's agreement.[54]

See also [edit]

  • Motorcycle testing and measurement
  • Motorcycle land-speed record
  • List of fastest production motorcycles by acceleration

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Already at the fifth generation, the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro had a muscular, retro design. While the first Camaro was introduced back in 1967 as the Chevrolet's response to the Ford Mustang, the same happened with the 2009 model. With the Mustang having great success, GM unveiled the concept Camaro to study the customer's reactions and determine if it was time for a new series. 8 months afte...

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1997 - 2002

While the Camaro SS was the most feared version by its competitors, the Z28 was the underdog that ripped-off the heads of Mustang owners before they knew what hit them. Even though the Z28 was not the most potent in its lineup, it was just ten ponies shy of its Super Sport brother. In straight-line acceleration, that didn't matter that much. True, the SS was better on a road-course, but ...

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1997 - 2002

The 1997 Camaro SS was a bargain of its times when compared the price to the performances, and, unlike many American cars, it was good on handling as well. The SS badge was notorious in the mid-'60s when Chevrolet installed it on its most powerful versions such as the Chevelle, the Camaro or the Nova. It didn't use it only as a marketing tool. Those vehicles were powerful and specia...

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1997 - 2002

Chevrolet pulled out from its badge-bin the SS one and installed it on a car worth wearing it in 1997: the Camaro; and then added some open-top flavor. The Super-Sport (SS) badge was well known in the mid-'60s when Chevrolet applied it on the most powerful versions of its muscle-cars such as the Nova, the Camaro, or the Chevelle. And it wasn't just a decal on the bodywork. Serious t...

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1997 - 2002

The fourth generation of the Camaro was one of the most underappreciated cars on the market, even though it was an undercover Corvette. With an LT1 engine under the hood and subtle details, the Z28 was the car that could stun and embarrass a Mustang owner before it could spell its car's name. Moreover, it was available as a coupe for the hard-core drivers or as a convertible for those wh...

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1993 - 2002

The Camaro's fourth-generation might be one of the most underappreciated generations from its entire nameplate existence. Nevertheless, it was a daily pony car. General Motors didn't want to lose the market share and hoped that a new Camaro would keep customers coming into Chevrolet's showrooms. It didn't work that well, but the car was better than most of its detractors p...

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1982 - 1992

While the Corvette stole all the attention for its performance figures, the Camaro was the unsung hero that could offer similar performances, with the right engine in it. GM introduced the third generation of the Camaro in 1982 to answer Ford's Mustang introduced just a few years earlier. The oil crisis was still alive in customers' minds, and the fear for another one was still pres...

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1977 - 1981

Chevrolet offered the Z28 package on the first-generation Camaro Z28 to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am Series. In 1977, the American carmaker revived that badge for the second generation. The Camaro was one of the most famous muscle-cars. After the CAFE rules and the first oil crisis started, that era ended. But the nameplate survived on the market as an affordable sports car. The second genera...

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1974 - 1977

By 1974 the oil crisis and the insurance premium cut through the muscle-car customers, and the carmakers had to adapt. The Z28 Camaro was one of the smartest ways to do it. Chevrolet introduced the second generation of the Camaro in 1970. It changed its category from muscle car to pony car, competing mainly against the Mustang and the Dodge Challenger, the latter being discontinued in 1974. G...

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1971 - 1972

The Super Sport version of the second generation Camaro was introduced by Chevrolet in 1971. The new model came with a newly-revised exterior, featuring a fastback roofline and ventless full door glass. Car's interior also featured a bunch of new elements, including a redesigned dashboard (now incorporating the optional centre console). Due to difficulties in adapting to the new regulations...

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1970 - 1981

Chevrolet introduced the second generation of the Camaro in 1970, and it changed the paradigm, going for a lighter vehicle rather than for bigger engines. Even though the CAFE agreement and the new pollution regulations were not implemented yet, Chevrolet voluntarily decreased its engines' displacement. A lighter small-block led to a better handling car and, if developed with similar pow...

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1967 - 1968

The Camaro L30 was the original sleeper vehicle among its brothers, featuring similar, if not higher, performances, while its exterior didn't show it with special badges or flashy designs. In 1967, Chevrolet introduced a unique version for the Camaro, the L30. While it resembled its SS cousin, it didn't sport any specific badge, but since it featured similar exterior packages, they we...

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1967 - 1969

In September 1966, Chevrolet introduced the Camaro lineup in its dealership network. All of a sudden, the Mustang was not alone on the market: its contender arrived. The battle between the Camaro and the Mustang was one of the most beautiful stories from American motoring history. Ford raised the bar in 1964, and Chevrolet answered two years later with a pony/muscle-car that didn't need ...

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1967 - 1970

The Muscle Car Era was at its peak when Chevrolet introduced the first-gen Camaro. It was built to fight against the Mustang, a battle that continued throughout generations. It was clear from the start that the closed versions were preferred for drag-racing and to be modified. But for joy-ride, the Camaro Convertible SS was the one who got the aces. With its hideaway headlights and the chr...

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2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander

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2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander Review

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander on www.Totalmotorcycle.com

To the onlooker, Triumph Cruiser bikes could be mistaken for being just about pure classic cruiser style…

But one ride tells you that they are about surprising levels of agility and performance in a bike that can deliver an engaging ride every day. They just happen to do it with that pure classic cruiser style.

A strong, willing engine, refined chassis, powerful looks and broad riding position give our new Thunderbird Commander the power and presence to dominate any road. Based on our original Thunderbird, the Commander easily impresses riders and onlookers with its classic cruiser style, premium feel and the world's largest capacity parallel twin engine. And being a Triumph, it's a cruiser that also gives you day-long comfort, practicality, character and, on top of all that, superb handling. There's no compromise here.

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

The Thunderbird Commander combines custom cruiser styling with a strong willing engine, refined chassis and a broad riding position, without compromising any of the values normally associated with the segment.

Muscular styling combining wide wheels and tyres, shrouded forks, drainpipe exhausts and generous chrome highlights,
High press die-cast aluminium footboards, featuring replaceable skid plates
Wide rider footboards and Triumph's signature twin headlamps.
Substantial accessory range available.

The Thunderbird Commander is available in:

Lava Red & Crimson Sunset
Phantom Black & Storm Grey

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander www.Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

Styling
Engine

Along with the rest of the Commander, this engine was designed to have impact on the eye as well as the road, with machined engine fins and chrome covers contrasting against deep black barrels and crankcases.
Chassis

The Thunderbird Commander is bold all over. We took the engine's dominant styling and continued the theme across the entire bike with the quality and level of detailing you'd only expect from a Triumph cruiser. A massive polished top yoke and polished stainless steel fork shrouds, signature Triumph twin headlamps, bespoke Commander badges and Art Deco LED tail light and rear indicator assembly all combine for a powerful, low, lean, sleek custom cruiser look.

Colors
Crimson Sunset / Red Lava Red – $16,399
Phantom Black / Storm Grey – $16,399
Jet Black – $15,999

Styling
Engine

Along with the rest of the Commander, this engine was designed to have impact on the eye as well as the road, with machined engine fins and chrome covers contrasting against deep black barrels and crankcases.
Chassis

The Thunderbird Commander is bold all over. We took the engine's dominant styling and continued the theme across the entire bike with the quality and level of detailing you'd only expect from a Triumph cruiser. A massive polished top yoke and polished stainless steel fork shrouds, signature Triumph twin headlamps, bespoke Commander badges and Art Deco LED tail light and rear indicator assembly all combine for a powerful, low, lean, sleek custom cruiser look.

Engine
Overview

This is the largest capacity parallel twin motorcycle engine in the world. Based on the original Thunderbird parallel twin, the beating heart of the new Commander generates an organic, torque-rich riding experience unmatched for sheer grunt and ease-of-use.
Configuration

Being a Triumph, the Thunderbird Commander is packed full of modern engineering. We added double overhead camshafts and a crankshaft with 270 degree firing intervals, to give you an engine with authentic cruiser character. Whilst the fuelling is looked after by a sequential fuel injection system and progressive throttle linkage so your engine delivers its torque exactly the way you expect.
Belt Drive

We gave the Commander a belt final drive for low maintenance and long life.
Performance

Powered by a pair of saucer-sized forged pistons, the 1699cc eight-valve, DOHC engine's uneven 270° firing interval and long-stroke design produces a potent 94PS (93bhp) at 5400rpm and a huge 151Nm (111 lb.ft) of torque at a lowly 3550rpm, giving the Commander bags of twin-cylinder character.
Transmission

Developed and refined by our engineers so that the Commander gives you performance through a seamless, snatch-free transmission.

Chassis
Overview

There's no handling compromise when you choose a Triumph cruiser, and the Thunderbird Commander is no exception. Engineered to be responsive, agile and deceptively easy to turn, even at low speeds, the Commander marries tuned geometry with a low centre of gravity to make it steer as beautifully as it looks.
Frame

A dynamic engine with dynamic styling demands an equally dynamic chassis; one which reflects our belief that every bike, whatever its style, should be agile yet stable, have predictable, neutral steering and superior suspension and brakes. The Thunderbird Commander is no exception to that rule.
Wheels and Tyres

Fat-section 140/75 17-inch front and 200/50 17-inch rear tyres running on diamond-turned cast wheels.
Suspension

The Commander's handling is further enhanced by a chassis specification worthy of sportier bikes. It features shrouded 47mm Showa forks, twin 5-way preload adjustable Showa rear shocks, with optimised dual-rate springs, keeping you isolated from bumps but in touch with the road.
Brakes

Dual four-pot Nissin callipers on 310mm floating discs up front and a single Brembo calliper and 310mm disc at the rear, in conjunction with latest generation Triumph ABS, provide efficient performance and effortless braking control.
Handling

From the moment you roll forward on the Thunderbird Commander, you'll notice that handling control is a priority, not an afterthought. Light, neutral steering belies the width of the tyres, gives the rider form and function in one package. The parallel twin engine's compact weight distribution means the centre of gravity is focused in front and below your knees, giving the Commander a gentle, even tilt into turns.
Footboards

The Thunderbird Commander gives you high quality foot-boards made from chromed high-pressure die-cast aluminium, featuring replaceable skid plates and an adjustable heel/toe gear lever.
Seat

Rider and pillion seat foam is a double-layer, dual-density material, soft and receptive on first feel but compressing to give a firmer, supportive yet pliant ride. The rider's seat has also been especially shaped with wide, flared sides and a lumbar support to provide maximum comfort even at the end of a long day's ride.
Tank

A massive 22 litres fuel tank with off-centre filler cap.
Instruments

Tank-mounted dash console including classic analogue-style speedometer, a fuel gauge and an LCD with range-to-empty, twin trips, odometer and clock functions, conveniently scrollable via a handlebar-mounted button.
Silencer

Twin, straight-cut drainpipe silencers so wherever you ride you'll be accompanied by the Commander's stirring exhaust note, specially tuned for pitch perfect progress.


2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $15999 USD

Engine and Transmission

typeLiquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing interval
capacity1699cc
bore107.1mm
stroke94.3mm
systemMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, progressive linkage on throttle
exhaustChromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2, tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox, chrome-plated exhaust
final driveToothed Belt
clutchWet, multi-plate
gearbox6-speed, helical type 2nd – 6th
oil capacity1.1US Gallon

Chassis Running Gear and Displays

frameTubular Steel, twin spine
swingarmTwin-sided, steel
Front WheelsCast aluminum alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5 in
Rear WheelsCast aluminum alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6 in
Front Tires140/75 ZR17
Rear Tires200/50 ZR17
Front SuspensionShowa 47mm forks. 120mm travel
Rear SuspensionShowa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel
brakes frontTwin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, ABS
brakes rearSingle 310mm disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
instrument display and functionsAnalogue speedometer and fuel gauge. LCD trip computer, range to empty and clock. LCD function scroll button on handlebars.

Dimensions and Capacities

length2340mm
width handlebars880
height without mirror1120mm
seat height700mm
wheelbase1615mm
rake32º
trail151mm
tank capacity5.8us gallon
wet weight339 kilo
dry weight317 kg

Performance

max power ec 94BHP @ 5400
max torque ec146NM @ 2750

Fuel Consumption

urban38us mpg
56mph/90kph56us mpg


2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $ CDN


2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander – www.Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £13299 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

Engine and Transmission

typeLiquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing interval
capacity1699cc
bore107.1mm
stroke94.3mm
systemMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, progressive linkage on throttle
exhaustChromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 2 headers, tandem forward mounted large-volume catalysts, chrome-plated silencers
final driveToothed Belt
clutchWet, multi-plate
gearbox6-speed, helical type 2nd – 6th
oil capacity4.2L

Chassis, Running Gear and Displays

frameTubular Steel, twin spine
swingarmTwin-sided, steel
Front WheelsCast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 inch
Rear WheelsCast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 6.0 inch
Front Tyres140/75 ZR17
Rear Tyres200/50 ZR17
Front SuspensionShowa 47mm forks. 120mm travel
Rear SuspensionShowa twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 108.5mm rear wheel travel
brakes frontTwin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, ABS.
brakes rearSingle 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, ABS.
instrument display and functionsAnalogue speedometer and fuel gauge. LCD trip computer, range to empty and clock. LCD function scroll button on handlebars.

Dimensions and Capacities

length2442mm
width handlebars990
height without mirror1225mm
seat height700mm
wheelbase1665mm
rake30.1º
trail135mm
tank capacity22l
wet weight348 kg
dry weight317 kg

Performance

max power ec94BHP @ 5408
max torque ec151NM @ 3550

Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).

2015 Triumph Thunderbird Commander

Source: https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2015/2015-Triumph-Thunderbird-Commander

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