Triumph Thunderbird LT vs Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special vs BMW R18 Transcontinental Comparison
Updated: 26, Jun, 2023 11:45 PM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 16,81,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 37,49,000
* Delhi. May vary.
POPULARITY
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 31,50,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 380 kg | 375 kg | 427 kg | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 140 mm | 125 mm | NA | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 22 litres | 22.7 litres | 24 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1665 mm | 1625 mm | 1695 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2546 mm | 2425 mm | 2640 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 956 mm | NA | 970 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1225 mm | NA | 1500 mm | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 4.2 litres | 4.9 litres | NA | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 700 mm | 690 mm | 740 mm | |
| Dry Weight | |||
| 349 kg | 359 kg | NA | |
| Saddle Bags | |||
| 26 litres | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Backrest | |||
| NA | NA | ||
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1699 cc | 1868 cc | 1802 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 107.1 mm | 102 mm | 107.1 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 94.3 mm | 114.3 mm | 100 mm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Engine Details | |||
| Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing interval | 1868cc, Milwaukee-Eight 114, V-Twins Cylinder Engine | 1802cc, Air/Oil Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Chain-Driven Camshafts | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 92.7 Bhp @ 5408 rpm | 93 HP @ 5250 rpm | 89.8 HP @ 4750 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 151 Nm @ 3550 rpm | 158 Nm @ 3250 rpm | 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, multi-plate | Multiplate Wet Clutch | Single Disk Dry Clutch | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooling | Air Cooled | Air/Oil Cooled | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, progressive linkage on throttle | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Toothed Belt | NA | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Analogue | NA | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Analog | Analogue | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Analog | Analogue | Analogue | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | NA | NA | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Vehicle Overview | |||
| Thunderbird LT is an elite cruiser with 1699cc, twin cylinder engine producing 92.7 BHP at 5408 rpm and 151 Nm at 3550 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and weighs 380 kg in running order. Triumph claims a top speed of 193 kmph while offers 22 liters of fuel holding capacity to the motorcycle. Thunderbird LT offers 150/80-VR16 and 180/70-VR16 Whitewall tyres for both front and rear end respectively. The list of premium equipment includes 310mm dual front disc brakes, 47 mm Show front forks and rear 310 mm Brembo disc brake. It rivals none other than Harley Davidson Fat Bob and Indian Scout in its segment. | NA | NA | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Brake | |||
| Twin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers | 300mm Single Disc | 300mm, Twin Discs, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| Single 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | 300mm Single Disc | 300mm, Single Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| Wire, 56 spoke, 16 x 3.5" | 19-inch | 3.5" x 19" | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| Wire, 56 spoke, 16 x 5.5" | 18-inch | 5.0" x 16" | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 150/80 VR16 Whitewall | 130/60-B19 61H | 120/70-R19 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/70 VR16 Whitewall | 180/55-B18 80H | 180/65-B16 | |
| ABS | |||
| BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Fully Integrated) | |||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Showa 47mm forks | 49mm Dual Bending Valve | Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Showa twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload | Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension | Steel Double-Sided Swinging Arm with Central Spring Strut | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Tubular Steel, twin spine | Double Cradle | Double-Cradle Tubular Steel Frame with Screwed-on Downtubes | |
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2 exhaust system with chrome plated silencers | 2-1-2 Dual Exhaust with Tapered Mufflers | NA | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 120 mm | NA | 120 mm | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 108.5 | NA | 120 mm | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Rake | |||
| 29.9º | 26 Degrees | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 133 mm | 173 mm | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Touring | Touring | Cruiser | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Triumph Thunderbird LT | 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special | BMW R18 Transcontinental | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Discontinued | Available | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Triumph Thunderbird LT was priced at INR 16.81 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special price is Rs 37.49 lakh (ex-showroom). | BMW R18 Transcontinental price is Rs 31.50 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Caspian Blue Crystal White, Lava Red Phantom Black, Jet Black | Vivid Black w/Chrome Finish, Baja Orange w/Chrome Finish, Gray Haze w/Chrome Finish, Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray w/Chrome Finish, Heirloom Red Fade. | Option 719 Mineral white Metallic, Gravity Blue Metallic, Black Storm Metallic, Option 719 Galaxy Dust Metallic/Titan Silver 2 Metallic, Manhattan Metallic Matt | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
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