| General |
| Year | 2015 - 16 | 2017 |
| Make Model | Triumph Thunderbird Commander | Moto Guzzi Audace |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 702 mm / 27.6 in | 740 mm / 29.1 in (Optimal 720 mm / 28.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1615 mm / 63.5 in | 1685 mm / 66.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 165 mm / 6.4 in |
| Height | 1120 mm / 44.1 in (without mirrors) | 1180 mm / 46.5 in |
| Length | 2340 mm / 92.1 in | 2445 mm / 90.2 in |
| Width | 880 mm / 34.6 in (Handlebars) | 940 mm / 37.0 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 317 kg / 699 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 20.5 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 4.2 L / 1.1 US gal / 0.92 Imp gal | - |
| Wet Weight | 339 kg / 747 lbs | 299 kg / 659 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 5400 rpm | 71 kW / 96 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 146 Nm / 14.9 kgf-m / 107.7 ft-lb @ 2750rpm | 121 Nm / 12.3 kgf-m / 89.2 ft/lb @ 3000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1699 cc / 103.7 cub in | 1380 cc / 84.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval. | Four stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | - | Phased electronic multipoint sequential injection, Magneti Marelli IAW7SM; Øride by wireØ Ø 52 mm throttle body, IWP 243 Magneti Marelli injectors, double oxygen sensor, integrated management of 3 engine mappings, traction control, cruise control |
| Bore x Stroke | 107.1 x 94.3 mm | 104 x 81.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | - | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Air and oil cooled |
| Exhaust | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2, tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox, chrome-plated exhaust | Stainless steel, 2-in-2 type, three-way catalytic converter with double oxygen sensor, Euro 4 |
| Fuel Induction | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle | - |
| Fuel Reserve | - | 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal |
| Ignition | Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management system | Electronic |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | - | NGK LMAR8F, 2 per cylinder |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Timing System Diagram | - | Intake valve opens 19° BTDC (1-mm checking clearance) intake valve closes 55° ABDC exhaust valve opens 49° BBDC exhaust valve closes 12° ATDC |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | - | 12V - 18 Ah |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate | Single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer |
| Final Drive | Toothed belt | Shaft |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | Double cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat, drive ratio 10:36 = 1:3.6 |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st 17:38 = 1:2.235 / 2nd 20:34 = 1:1.700 / 3rd 23:31 = 1:1.348 / 4th 26:29 = 1:1.115 / 5th 31:30 = 1:0.968 / 6th 30:24 = 1:0.8 |
| Primary Drive | - | 26:35 = 1:1.346 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 speed with final overdrive |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular steel, twin spine, swingarm twin sided, steel | Steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations. |
| Suspension - Front | Showa 47mm forks | Standard fork, ø45 mm, with radial caliper mounting bracket |
| Suspension - Rear | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. | Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable extension and spring preload with remote tank |
| Rake | 32° | 32° |
| Steering Angle | - | 38° |
| Trail | 151 mm / 5.9 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 95 mm / 3.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | - | 12 V - 550 W |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS | 2 x Ø320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial calipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS | Single Ø282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons |
| Tyres - Front | 140/75 ZR17 | 130/70 R18 |
| Tyres - Rear | 200/50 ZR17 | 200/60 R16 |
| Wheels - Front | Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5 in | Aluminium alloy 3.50" x 18" |
| Wheels - Rear | Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6.0 in | Aluminium alloy 6.00" x 16" |