Piaggio MP3 500 (2013) vs Triumph Thunderbird Commander (2015-16)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Piaggio | Triumph |
| Model: | MP3 500 | Thunderbird Commander |
| Years: | 2013 | 2015-16 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval. |
| Capacity: | 492.7 cc / 30.0 cub in. | 1699 cc / 103.7 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 71 mm | 107.1 x 94.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Electronic injection system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle |
| Ignition: | Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing | Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management system |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm | 70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| Clutch: | Automatic centrifugal dry | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Toothed belt |
| Frame: | Double cradle in high strength steel tubes | Tubular steel, twin spine, swingarm twin sided, steel |
| Front Suspension: | Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. | Showa 47mm forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 85 mm / 3.3 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load, | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 240mm discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper | 2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc | Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | Dual 120/70 -12 | 140/75 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70 -14 | 200/50 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width: 775 mm / 30.5 in | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (Handlebars) Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in (without mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1549 mm / 61.0 in | 1615 mm / 63.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 30.9 in | 702 mm / 27.6 in |
| Dry Weight: | 244 kg / 537.9 lbs | 317 kg / 699 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal / 4.8 Imp gal |