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Harley-Davidson Freewheeler vs Triumph Thunderbird: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Harley-Davidson Freewheeler (2019-present) and the Triumph Thunderbird (2019), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: Harley-Davidson Freewheeler 90 hp, Triumph Thunderbird 94 hp.
  • Torque: Harley-Davidson Freewheeler 162 Nm, Triumph Thunderbird 151 Nm.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • Harley-Davidson Freewheeler (2019-present)90
  • Triumph Thunderbird (2019)94 (best)

Torque Nm

  • Harley-Davidson Freewheeler (2019-present)162 (best)
  • Triumph Thunderbird (2019)151

Weight kg

  • Harley-Davidson Freewheeler (2019-present)513
  • Triumph Thunderbird (2019)317

Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.

Specification
A 2024 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. — photo by Michael Barera (Wikimedia Commons), CC BY-SA 4.0
Harley-Davidson Freewheeler
2019-present
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Triumph Thunderbird 1600 introduced by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd in 2009. — photo by MrPanyGoff
Triumph Thunderbird
2019 · Commander
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CategoryCruiserCruiser
Years2019-present2019
Engine114 cu in (1,868 cc)1699.0 ccm (103.67 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, 270º firing interval, Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle
Cylinders22
Displacement1,868 cc1,699 cc
Power90 hp @ 4,750 rpm94 hp @ 5,400 rpmBest
Torque162 Nm @ 2,750 rpmBest151 Nm @ 3,550 rpm
Transmission6-Speed Cruise Drive; chain primary, belt final drive (30/70 ratio)6-speed, Wet. multi-plate, Belt (final drive)
Final drivebeltbelt
Weight513 kg (wet)317 kg (dry)
Seat height700 mm700 mm
Fuel capacity22.7 LBest22 L
Front suspension49mm telescopic fork with adjustable rebound dampingShowa 47mm forks.
Rear suspensionIndependent trike rear suspension: two air-adjustable aluminum shocks with adjustable preload and rebound dampingShowa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload.
Brake systemBrembo Reflex Linked Brakes with standard ABS, linked front-to-rearABS
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper (32mm piston bore per H-D spec table)Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS., 310 mm
Rear brakeDual hydraulic disc (one per rear wheel), single-piston caliper (36mm piston bore) with integrated mechanical parking brakeSingle disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS, 310 mm
Front tireDunlop Multi-Tread 130/60R19 61H140/75-R17
Rear tireDunlop Multi-Tread 205/65R15200/50-R17
QuickshifterNoNot available
Launch priceUSD 28,099 (USA)Not available
  • Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.