Triumph Thunderbird Commander vs Victory Hammer S (2019)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Thunderbird Commanderstacks up against the Victory Hammer S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph Thunderbird Commander | Victory Hammer S |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Price | — | $15,599 |
| Engine | 1699 cc | 1731 cc |
| Horsepower | 94 hp | 97 hp |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Weight | 317 kg | — |
| Seat height | 28 mm | 27 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. | Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | 140/75-R17 / 200/50-R17 | 130/70-R18 / 250/40-R18 |
Triumph Thunderbird Commander vs Victory Hammer S — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph Thunderbird Commander and the Victory Hammer S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Thunderbird Commander brings 94 hp in a 317 kg package, while the Victory Hammer S counters with 97 hp.
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: