Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Triumph Thunderbird LT Comparison

Updated: 26, Nov, 2019 11:57 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 14,45,500
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₹ 16,81,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
339 kg380 kg
Ground Clearance
140 mm140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
22 litres22 litres
Wheelbase
1615 mm1665 mm
Overall Length
2340 mm2546 mm
Overall Width
880 mm956 mm
Overall Height
1120 mm1225 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 litres4.2 litres
Seat Height
700 mm700 mm
Dry Weight
308 kg349 kg

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED

Mileage
20.46 kmpl (approx.)NA

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
1699 cc1699 cc
Bore
107.1 mm107.1 mm
Stroke
94.3 mm94.3 mm
Number of Cylinders
22
Engine Details
Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing intervalLiquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing interval
Maximum Power
96.5 Bhp @ 5200 rpm92.7 Bhp @ 5408 rpm
Maximum Torque
156 Nm @ 2950 rpm151 Nm @ 3550 rpm
Number of Gears
66
Clutch
Wet, multi-plateWet, multi-plate
Cooling
Liquid CoolingLiquid Cooling
Final Drive
Toothed BeltToothed Belt

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Fuel Gauge
DigitalDigital
Tachometer
AnalogAnalog
Trip Meter
DigitalDigital
Speedometer
AnalogAnalog
Clock
DigitalDigital

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS

Key Features
Twin Headlights, High Torque, Low Seat Height, Thick Forks, ABSNA

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance Free

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Design
NA
Performance
NA
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.Thunderbird LT is an elite cruiser with 1699cc, twin cylinder engine producing 92.7 BHP at 5408 rpm and 151 Nm at 3550 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and weighs 380 kg in running order. Triumph claims a top speed of 193 kmph while offers 22 liters of fuel holding capacity to the motorcycle. Thunderbird LT offers 150/80-VR16 and 180/70-VR16 Whitewall tyres for both front and rear end respectively. The list of premium equipment includes 310mm dual front disc brakes, 47 mm Show front forks and rear 310 mm Brembo disc brake. It rivals none other than Harley Davidson Fat Bob and Indian Scout in its segment.
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

BRAKES AND TYRES

Tubeless Tyres
Front Brake
Twin 310mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipersTwin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers
Alloy Wheels
Rear Brake
Single 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliperSingle 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Wheel Size
120/70 R19 - 200/50 R17NA
Front Wheel
Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 19 x 3.5"Wire, 56 spoke, 16 x 3.5"
Rear Wheel
Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6"Wire, 56 spoke, 16 x 5.5"
Front Tyre
120/70 R19150/80 VR16 Whitewall
Rear Tyre
200/50 R17180/70 VR16 Whitewall
ABS

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
Showa 47mm forks with black lowersShowa 47mm forks
Rear Suspension
Showa black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preloadShowa twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload
Frame (Chassis)
Tubular Steel, twin spineTubular Steel, twin spine
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm120 mm
Rear Wheel Travel
95 mm108.5

Miscellaneous Information

Rake
32º29.9º
Trail
151 mm133 mm

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
CruiserTouring
Bike Variant
Triumph Thunderbird StormTriumph Thunderbird LT
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedDiscontinued
Latest Price in India
Triumph Thunderbird Storm was priced at INR 14.46 lakh in India (ex-showroom).Triumph Thunderbird LT was priced at INR 16.81 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
Colour Options
Jet Black, Matt GraphiteCaspian Blue Crystal White, Lava Red Phantom Black, Jet Black
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol

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