Efter den obligatoriska inledningen med en massa försäljnings och ekonomiska siffror presenterades äntligen Triumphs nya 2014-modeller. Bland annat presenterades nya Thunderbird Commander, liksom en ny specialversion av Tiger 800 XC.
Thunderbird Commander / LT
Det här är modellen som Triumph hävdar är den häftigaste och bästa customhojen i världen. Förutom dess kraftiga motor med sina 151 newtonmeter vridmoment som bäst, har den även ett raffinerat chassi som inger respekt. Modellen som är baserade på standardversionen av muskelpaketet Thunderbird som nu lär erbjuda en körning utöver det vanliga. Till Sverige kommer inte den nakna versionen utan endast touringversionen LT. Här nedan finner du mer information på engelska
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Tiger 800 XC Special Edition
Förändringarna är rent kosmetiska .Här har vi en röd ram tillsammans med svart ljuddämpare, styre och passagerarhandtag. Rent tekniskt är modellen oförändrad.
Triumph visade även upp en skiss på den kommande 250-modellen som är i görningen...
Priser för 2014
Speedmaster 96.990 kronor
America 96.990 kronor
America LT 104.990
Tiger 800XC SE 106 490 kronor
Fakta för Thunderbird Commander
ENGINE
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.
Overview
The world's largest capacity parallel twin motorcycle engine. As based on the original Thunderbird parallel twin.
The beating heart of the new Commander generates an organic, torquerich
riding experience unmatched for sheer
grunt and easeofuse.
Performance
Powered by a pair of saucersized
forged pistons, the 1699cc eightvalve,
DOHC engine's uneven 270° firing
interval and longstroke
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 twincylinder
character.
Transmission
Developed and refined by our engineers so that the Commander gives you performance through a seamless,
snatchfree
transmission.
ENGINE
TYPE Liquidcooled,
DOHC, Paralleltwin,
270º firing interval
CAPACITY 1699cc
BORE 103.8mm
STROKE 94.3mm
SYSTEM Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, progressive linkage on throttle
EXHAUST Chromed twinskin
stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2, tandem largevolume
catalysts in
centralised catbox, chromeplated
silencers
FINAL DRIVE Toothed Belt
CLUTCH Wet, multiplate
ENGINE
GEARBOX 6speed
constant mesh, helical type 2nd 6th
OIL CAPACITY 4.2L
CHASSIS
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.
Suspension
The Commander's handling is further enhanced by a chassis specification worthy of sportier bikes. It features
shrouded 47mm Showa forks, twin 5way
preload adjustable Showa rear shocks, with optimised dualrate
springs,
keeping you isolated from bumps but in touch with the road.
Brakes
Fourpot
Nissin callipers on 310mm floating discs up front and a single Brembo calliper and 310mm disc at the
rear.
Wheels and Tyres
Fatsection
140/75 17inch
front and 200/50 17inch
rear tyres running on diamondturned
cast wheels.
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, giving 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.
Overview
We used all of our engineering expertise in making the geometry just right, so the Thunderbird Commander steers
as beautifully as it looks. Even at low speeds. And it has to be extremely stable when going faster, yet amazingly
agile when you ask it to change direction rapidly. So you get a bike that's responsive, even in the tight, low speed
manoeuvres.
There's no handling compromise when you choose a Triumph cruiser. We built the Thunderbird Commander to
look mean and as well as put a smile on your face.
Footboards
The Thunderbird Commander gives you high quality footboards
made from chromed highpressure
diecast
aluminium, featuring replaceable skid plates and an adjustable heel/toe gear lever.
Seat
Rider and pillion seat foam is a doublelayer,
dualdensity
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 offcentre
filler cap.
Instruments
Tankmounted
dash console including classic analoguestyle
speedometer, a fuel gauge and an LCD with rangetoempty,
twin trips, odometer and clock functions, conveniently scrollable via a handlebarmounted
button.
Silencer
Twin, straightcut
drainpipe silencers so wherever you ride you'll be accompanied by the Commander's stirring
exhaust note, specially tuned for pitch perfect progress.
CHASSIS
FRAME Tubular Steel, twin spine
SWINGARM Twinsided,
steel
FRONT WHEELS Cast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 inch
REAR WHEELS Cast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 6.0 inch
FRONT TYRES 140/75 ZR17
REAR TYRES 200/50 ZR17
Thunderbird Commander
CHASSIS
FRONT SUSPENSION Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel
REAR SUSPENSION Showa twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 109mm rear wheel travel
BRAKES FRONT Twin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4piston
fixed calipers
BRAKES REAR Single 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2piston
floating caliper
INSTRUMENT DISPLAY
AND FUNCTIONS
Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars,
LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock
PERFORMANCE
MAX POWER EC 94PS @ 5408
MAX TORQUE EC 151NM @ 3550