Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS vs Victory Police Commander II (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Thunderbird LT ABSstacks up against the Victory Police Commander II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS | Victory Police Commander II |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2017 |
| Price | $16,999 | — |
| Engine | 1699 cc | 1731 cc |
| Horsepower | 94 hp | 97 hp |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Weight | 349 kg | 393 kg |
| Seat height | 28 mm | 27 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.9 L | 5.8 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. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper. ABS. |
| Tires | 120/70-R19 / 200/50-R17 | 130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16 |
Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS vs Victory Police Commander II — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS and the Victory Police Commander II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Thunderbird LT ABS brings 94 hp in a 349 kg package, while the Victory Police Commander II counters with 97 hp at 393 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: