Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Suzuki Intruder M800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison
Updated: 30, Oct, 2023 11:00 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 14,45,500
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 10,05,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
POPULARITY
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7,10,000
* Delhi. May vary.
POPULARITY
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 339 kg | 269 kg | 235 kg | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 140 mm | 140 mm | 130 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 22 litres | 15.50 litres | 14 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1615 mm | 1665 mm | 1575 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2340 mm | 2420 mm | 2310 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 880 mm | 890 mm | 855 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1120 mm | 1105 mm | 1090 mm | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 4.2 litres | NA | NA | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 700 mm | 700 mm | 705 mm | |
| Dry Weight | |||
| 308 kg | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| 20.46 kmpl (approx.) | 15-21 kmpl (approx.) | Kawasaki Vulcan S mileage is 22.72 kmpl (approximate). | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1699 cc | 805 cc | 649 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 107.1 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 94.3 mm | 74.4 mm | 60 mm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Engine Details | |||
| Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing interval | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 45° V-twin | 649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 96.5 Bhp @ 5200 rpm | 50 HP @ 6500 rpm | 61 HP @ 7500 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 156 Nm @ 2950 rpm | 65 Nm @ 5000 rpm. | 62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 5 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, multi-plate | Wet Multi Plate | NA | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooling | Liquid Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Toothed Belt | NA | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Analog | NA | Analogue | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital-2 | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Analog | Analogue | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | NA | ||
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Key Features | |||
| Twin Headlights, High Torque, Low Seat Height, Thick Forks, ABS | NA | Modern Urban Styling, Large Disc Brakes, Slim Backbone-Style Rear Frame, Easy-to-Read Instrumentation, Relaxed Foot-Forward Riding Position, Long Wheelbase, Gear Indicator | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| NA | |||
| Performance | |||
| NA | In terms of performance, the 650cc cruiser bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds. | ||
| Comfort | |||
| NA | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| NA | |||
| Features | |||
| NA | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| NA | |||
| Value for Money | |||
| NA | |||
| Vehicle Overview | |||
| Thunderbird Storm is a premium dark theme cruiser that comes with 1699 cc, twin cylinder engine producing 96.5 BHP at 5200 rpm and 156 Nm at 2950 rpm. The six speed gearbox on the motorcycle helps it claim a top speed of 193 kmph. The powerful cruiser weighs 339 kg and carries 22 liter of fuel in its tank. It comes with just 700 mm of seat height while the ground clearance is even decent at 140 mm. Triumph offers twin 310 mm disc brakes at the front while ABS is offered as standard on the motorcycle. Thunderbird Storm rivals Indian Scout and Harley Davidson Fat Boy in its segment. | NA | NA | |
| Should You Buy It? | |||
| A dark theme cruiser that will set you exclusive from other Harley and Indian bikes on the road, Thunderbird Storm is actually impressive in terms of power production. | NA | NA | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| Twin 310mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers | 300mm Disc | Single 300mm Disc, Dual-Piston | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| Single 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | 180mm Drum | Single 250mm Disc, Single-Piston | |
| Wheel Size | |||
| 120/70 R19 - 200/50 R17 | NA | NA | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 19 x 3.5" | NA | 18-inch | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6" | NA | 17-inch | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70 R19 | 130/90 - 16 M/C 67H | 120/70-R18 M/C (59H) | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 200/50 R17 | 170/80 -15 M/C 77H | 160/60-R17 M/C (69H) | |
| ABS | |||
| NA | 2-Channel ABS | ||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Showa 47mm forks with black lowers | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 41mm Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Showa black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, with Adjustable Preload | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Tubular Steel, twin spine | NA | Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 120 mm | NA | 130 mm | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 95 mm | NA | 80 mm | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Rake | |||
| 32º | NA | 31° | |
| Trail | |||
| 151 mm | NA | 120 mm | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Cruiser | Cruiser | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Triumph Thunderbird Storm | Suzuki Intruder M800 | 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S (New Model) | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Discontinued | Discontinued | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Triumph Thunderbird Storm was priced at INR 14.46 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | Suzuki Intruder M800 price was Rs 10.05 lakh before being discontinued. | 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S price is Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Jet Black, Matt Graphite | Glass Sparkle Black, Pearl Mira Red | Metallic Flat Raw Graystone | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
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