Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS vs Victory Vision 8 Ball (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABSstacks up against the Victory Vision 8 Ball. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS | Victory Vision 8 Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Price | $15,999 | $17,999 |
| Engine | 1699 cc | 1731 cc |
| Horsepower | 94 hp | — |
| Torque | 146 Nm | — |
| Weight | 317 kg | 364 kg |
| Seat height | 28 mm | 25 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 L | 6.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. | Double disc. Dual 300mm floating rotors with 4-piston calipers. Linked. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS | Single disc. 300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | 120/70-R19 / 200/50-R17 | 130/70-18 / 180/60-16 |
Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS vs Victory Vision 8 Ball — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS and the Victory Vision 8 Ball usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS brings 94 hp in a 317 kg package, while the Victory Vision 8 Ball counters with its own power figure at 364 kg. On price, the Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: