Comparison of Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 2011 and Triumph Thunderbird LT 2018 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph Thunderbird LT 2018 × |  Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2011 |
| Make | Triumph | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Triumph Thunderbird LT | Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Engine details | 270º firing interval | Twin Cam 96B. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,699 | 1,584 |
| Power (kw) | 68.6 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 6.19 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 151 | 125 |
| Bore (mm) | 107.1 | 95.3 |
| Stroke (mm) | 94.3 | 111.1 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 143.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Toothed Belt | Primary Drive: Chain, 34/46 ratio. Final Drive: Belt, 32/66 ratio |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate | 9-plate, wet |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry-sump |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2. tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox. chrome-plated exhaust | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Showa 47mm forks. | 41.3mm telescopic, “beer can” covers |
| Rear suspension | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. | Single disc. 4-piston. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS | Single disc. 2-piston. Optional ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | 310 | 292 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel, twin spine. Twin-sided, steel swing arm. | Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | MT90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 200/50-R17 | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Wire, 56 spoke. Whitewall tyres. | Chrome, Laced Steel |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 109 | 109 |
| Trail (mm) | 133 | 147 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.9 | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Panniers | - |
| Light | Dual headlights | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock | Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,665 | 1,638 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 349 | 331 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1966 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,225 | 1,402 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,340 | 2,400 |
| Overall width (mm) | 956 | 955 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 688 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 26 | 19.7 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.2 | 3.3 |
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