Triumph Thunderbird Commander (2017-18) vs Ducati 500SL Pantah (1980)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Ducati |
| Model: | Thunderbird Commander | 500SL Pantah |
| Years: | 2017-18 | 1980 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval. | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity: | 1699 cc / 103.7 cub in | 499 cc / 30.45 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 107.1 x 94.3 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle | 2x Dell'Orto PHM 36 mm carburetors. |
| Ignition: | Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management system | Bosch PTZ Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 5400 rpm | 33.1 kW / 45 hp @ 9050 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Toothed belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel, twin spine, swingarm twin sided, steel | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 47mm forks | 35mm Marzocchi or Paioli fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. | Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with 3-way adjustable coil springs |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS | 2 x 260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 140/75 ZR17 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/50 ZR17 | 110/90-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (Handlebars) Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in (without mirrors) | Length: 2150 mm / 84.6 in Width: 670 mm / 26.4 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1615 mm / 63.5 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 702 mm / 27.6 in | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 317 kg / 699 lbs | 180 kg / 397 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |