Triumph Thunderbird Commander vs Victory Hammer S LE (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Thunderbird Commanderstacks up against the Victory Hammer S LE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Thunderbird CommanderVictory Hammer S LE
Model year20192014
Price
Engine1699 cc1731 cc
Horsepower94 hp
Torque151 Nm140 Nm
Weight317 kg305 kg
Seat height28 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS.Single disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABSSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires140/75-R17 / 200/50-R17 130/70-R18 / 250/40-R18

Triumph Thunderbird Commander vs Victory Hammer S LE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Thunderbird Commander and the Victory Hammer S LE 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 LE counters with its own power figure at 305 kg.

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: