#2017 triumph thunderbird commander free

But the way wires are hidden inside the handlebar is appreciable. It doesn’t event get hazard lamp or cruise control. The touch and feel isn’t the talk of the town. The switch gear on the other hand, feels basic and doesn’t have that premium factor. You should know that the Thunderbird LT is one of the safest cruiser in its segment as it’s equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS) as standard. The round headlamp is flanked by two auxiliary lights and below that, there are the turn blinkers. The footboards are large enough for the entire feet to rest, in fact, the rubber used on it is really good. For not even a single time in my entire 500kms ride, I found it to be minutely uncomfortable. The seats on this motorcycle deserves an extra mention as it’s one of the best I’ve ever sat on. For the pillion comfort, there’s a back rest too. Leather saddle bags will carry enough luggage for two people. The Thunderbird LT is a long distance tourer right? So it’s obvious to get a lot of goodies and it does. Unlike other big cruisers, the gearshifts on the Thunderbird LT is fairly less noisy and smoother than most of them. The gearbox is six speed and quite friendly. The mid-range took care of this experience pretty well. I didn’t really had to plan my overtaking maneuver on this cruiser.

#2017 triumph thunderbird commander free

This engine is refined, vibe free (almost) and had the ability to put a smile on my face each time I twisted that throttle. The power is delivered to the rear wheel via a belt drive using a light clutch. This liquid-cooled engine produces 93bhp at 5400rpm and develops peak torque of 151Nm at 3550rpm. The 1700cc engine, which is the biggest parallel twin engine in the world is all about torque – especially in the mid-range, where the power delivery gets flat. It is effective, has good bite and doesn’t feel wooden. And there’s the braking system which gets ABS as standard. It looks absolutely fantastic and gladly, the same thing can be said about the tyre performance. The tyres on the Thunderbird LT are special as they’re the world’s first white-walled radial tyres developed by Avon exclusively for the British manufacturer. The ride is plush, and thanks to the weight, the bike feels planted at high speeds. The Showa suspension setup performs efficiently, taking the overall ride quality to the comfort side. Also, riding in wet conditions sprays dirt on the windscreen and that hampers your vision. I’m 6’2” and I had to experience quite a bit of wind buffeting and it was the same case with my colleague, Omkar. I was quite disappointed with the way the massive windscreen performed. Riding it on the long straights and twisties is an incredible experience because the amount of torque and comfort I had. Accessible saddle height, swept back handlebar and the large footboards is what makes this motorcycle a pleasure to ride on the highway. However, at low speed, especially in the city traffic, you might take some time to get used to the overall weight of the bike. Because once you start riding this motorcycle, you’ll figure out how manageable this bike is at regular and high speeds. The intimidation will hit another level when you sit on the saddle and take it off the side-stand. This 380kg bike will intimidate the moment you see it.