Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS vs Victory Kingpin 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 Kingpin 8 Ball. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS | Victory Kingpin 8 Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Price | $15,999 | $12,999 |
| Engine | 1699 cc | 1731 cc |
| Horsepower | 94 hp | — |
| Torque | 146 Nm | — |
| Weight | 317 kg | 300 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. | Single disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | 120/70-R19 / 200/50-R17 | 130/70-B18 / 180/55-B18 |
Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS vs Victory Kingpin 8 Ball — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph Thunderbird Commander ABS and the Victory Kingpin 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 Kingpin 8 Ball counters with its own power figure at 300 kg. On price, the Victory Kingpin 8 Ball 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: