2016 Triumph Thunderbird Commander vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2016 Triumph Thunderbird Commander

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval.
Power
70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 5400 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
339 kg / 747 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
315 kg / 694 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2015 - 162025
Make ModelTriumph Thunderbird CommanderHarley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117
Dimensions
Seat Height702 mm / 27.6 inUnladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in
Wheelbase1615 mm / 63.5 in1650 mm / 65 in
Ground Clearance-125 mm / 4.9 in
Height1120 mm / 44.1 in (without mirrors)1120 mm / 44.1 in
Length2340 mm / 92.1 in2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width880 mm / 34.6 in (Handlebars)965 mm / 40.0 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)339 315
Dry Weight (kg)317303
Dry Weight317 kg / 699 lbs303 kg / 668 lbs
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 gal / 4.8 Imp gal18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal
Oil Capacity4.2 L / 1.1 US gal / 0.92 Imp gal-
Wet Weight339 kg / 747 lbs315 kg / 694 lbs
Performance
Max Power70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 5400 rpm77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Max Torque146 Nm / 14.9 kgf-m / 107.7 ft-lb @ 2750rpm171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1699 cc / 103.7 cub in1923 cc / 117 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval.Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke107.1 x 94.3 mm103.5 x 114.3 in
Compression Ratio-10.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir cooled
ExhaustChromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2, tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox, chrome-plated exhaust2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttleElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital, inductive type via electronic engine management systemSingle-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
LubricationWet sumpPressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateMechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional
Final DriveToothed beltBelt, 32/66 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel, twin spine, swingarm twin sided, steelMild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports
Suspension - FrontShowa 47mm forksDual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers
Suspension - RearShowa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload.Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment
Lean Angle-25.6°
Rake32°30°
Swingarm-Mild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer
Trail151 mm / 5.9 in104 mm / 4.1 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear95 mm / 3.7 in86 mm / 3.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABSSingle 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front140/75 ZR17160/60R18,70V,BW
Tyres - Rear200/50 ZR17240/40R18,79V,BW
Wheels-Machined, Lakester cast aluminum
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5 in18 x 4,5 in
Wheels - RearCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6.0 in18 x 8.0 in