Triumph Thunderbird LT vs Triumph Rocket X Limited Edition vs Indian Roadmaster Classic Comparison

Updated: 05, Jul, 2023 01:04 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 16,81,000
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₹ 22,21,000
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₹ 37,68,310
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
380 kg367 kg406 kg
Ground Clearance
140 mm140 mm140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
22 litres24 litres20.8 litres
Wheelbase
1665 mm1695 mm1668 mm
Overall Length
2546 mm2500 mm2630 mm
Overall Width
956 mm970 mm1000 mm
Overall Height
1225 mm1165 mm1491 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 litres5.9 litresNA
Seat Height
700 mm750 mm673 mm
Dry Weight
349 kg334 kg392 kg
Saddle Bags
26 litresNANA

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
Pillion Backrest
NA

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
1699 cc2294 cc1811 cc
Bore
107.1 mm101.6 mm101 mm
Stroke
94.3 mm94.3 mm113 mm
Number of Cylinders
232
Engine Details
Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing intervalLiquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinderTHUNDER STROKE® 111
Maximum Power
92.7 Bhp @ 5408 rpm145.5 Bhp @ 5750 rpm73 HP @ 5075 rpm
Maximum Torque
151 Nm @ 3550 rpm221 Nm @ 2750 rpm135 Nm @ 2100 rpm
Number of Gears
656
Clutch
Wet, multi-plateWet, multi-plateWet, Multi-plate
Cooling
Liquid CoolingLiquid CoolingLiquid Cooling
Fuel System
Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, progressive linkage on throttleMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with twin butterflies and progressive linkage on primary butterfliesClosed Loop Fuel Injection/54mm Bore
Final Drive
Toothed BeltShaft2.2 : 1

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Fuel Gauge
DigitalAnalogDigital
Tachometer
AnalogAnalogAnalog
Trip Meter
DigitalDigitalDual with Time and Distance
Speedometer
AnalogAnalogAnalog
Clock
DigitalNA

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance FreeMF

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.Triumph Rocket X Limited Edition carries the world's largest production motorcycle engine. The 2294 cc, 3-cylinder motor is good for 145.5 BHP at 5750 rpm and 221 Nm at 2750 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox while the motorcycle weighs quite high at 367 kg. Triumph offers a relaxed seat height of 750 mm while its 24 liter fuel tank is good for lesser refills while riding on the highway. This huge cruiser rivals none other than Suzuki Intruder M1800RZ, BMW K1600GTL, Yamaha VMAX and Indian Chieftain. This limited edition model carries a special paint job while regular edition is offered with Matt Black paint.NA

BRAKES AND TYRES

Tubeless Tyres
Front Brake
Twin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipersTwin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers300mm Double Disc with 4-piston Caliper
Alloy Wheels
Rear Brake
Single 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliperSingle 316mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calipers300mm Single Disc with 2-piston Caliper
Front Wheel
Wire, 56 spoke, 16 x 3.5"Front Wheel16" X 3.5"
Rear Wheel
Wire, 56 spoke, 16 x 5.5"Cast aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 16 x 7.5"16" X 5"
Front Tyre
150/80 VR16 Whitewall150/80 R17Dunlop Elite 3 130/90B16 73H
Rear Tyre
180/70 VR16 Whitewall240/50 R16Dunlop Elite 3 180/60R16 80H
ABS

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
Showa 47mm forksKayaba 43mm upside down forksTelescopic Forks, 46mm Cartridge Forks With Dual Rate Springs
Rear Suspension
Showa twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preloadKayaba black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preloadSingle Shock, Pneumatic Adjustment
Frame (Chassis)
Tubular Steel, twin spineTubular steel, twin spineAluminum Frame With Integrated Air-Box
Exhaust/Muffler
Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2 exhaust system with chrome plated silencersStainless steel 3 into 1 into 2, large volume catalysts in front of chrome-plated silencersSplit Dual Exhaust W/Cross Over
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm120119 mm
Rear Wheel Travel
108.5105114 mm

Miscellaneous Information

Rake
29.9º32 degree25°
Trail
133 mm148mm150 mm

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
TouringCruiserTouring
Bike Variant
Triumph Thunderbird LTNAIndian Roadmaster Classic
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedNADiscontinued
Latest Price in India
Triumph Thunderbird LT was priced at INR 16.81 lakh in India (ex-showroom).NAIndian Roadmaster Classic price was Rs 37.68 lakh before being discontinued.
Colour Options
Caspian Blue Crystal White, Lava Red Phantom Black, Jet BlackPhantom Black, Matt Phantom BlackRed Ivory Cream
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrolPetrol

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