Triumph Thunderbird Storm

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The Triumph Thunderbird Storm is a muscle cruiser that stands out with its powerful 1699cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin engine, producing 98PS of power and 156Nm of torque. The bike features a unique 270-degree firing interval and twin balancer shafts, which contribute to its distinctive sound and smooth engine response. With a six-speed gearbox and effective ABS brakes, it offers both power and control. The design is characterized by a massive 22-litre tank, blacked-out engine, and frog-eyed twin headlights, giving it a strong and purposeful look. The seating position is comfortable, with a 27-inch seat height and forward controls, making it manageable for riders of average height. The bike also boasts generous clearance and a well-tuned suspension system, allowing for smooth handling in various riding conditions. Overall, the Thunderbird Storm is a blend of power, comfort, and style, making it an attractive option for cruiser enthusiasts in India.
Triumph Thunderbird Storm

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₹ 14,45,500
* Delhi. May vary.
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The Triumph Thunderbird Storm is a powerhouse of a cruiser that embodies both style and performance. With its 1699cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin engine, this bike delivers a staggering 98PS of power and 156Nm of torque, making it a joy to ride on both city streets and highways. The bikes design is a perfect blend of traditional and modern elements, featuring a blacked-out engine, frog-eyed twin headlights, and a comprehensive LCD display. The riding position is comfortable, with a high seat and forward controls that make long rides manageable. However, the rear suspension can be a bit bouncy on potholed roads, and the windsock effect may cause arm fatigue during high-speed cruising. Overall, the Thunderbird Storm is a solid choice for those seeking a robust, reliable, and visually appealing cruiser.
Price
In India, the Triumph Thunderbird Storm is priced at approximately 13,95,000 INR ex-showroom in Delhi. When you factor in the on-road costs, including registration, insurance, and other taxes, the price can escalate to around 16-17 lakhs INR, depending on the state and local regulations. This pricing places the Thunderbird Storm in a premium segment, but given its powerful engine, robust build quality, and comprehensive features, it offers good value for money. The cost is justified by the bikes performance, comfort, and the overall riding experience it provides.
Mileage
Tuesday, 19 November 2024 07:34 PM The mileage of the Triumph Thunderbird Storm in India is relatively modest, given its large engine. You can expect an average fuel efficiency of around 15-20 kml, depending on your riding style and conditions. This translates to a range of about 330-440 km on a full 22-litre tank. While it may not be the most fuel-efficient option, the bikes performance and comfort make it a worthwhile trade-off for many riders.
Colour Options and Price in India
Bike Variant Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Availability Status in India Discontinued
2-Wheeler Type Cruiser
Latest Price in India Triumph Thunderbird Storm was priced at INR 14.46 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
Fuel Type Petrol
Colour Options Jet Black, Matt Graphite
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Performance
Comfort
Fuel Economy
Features
Build Quality
Value for Money
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.
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.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
Engine Details Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing interval
Cooling Liquid Cooling
Engine cc (Displacement) 1699 cc
Maximum Power 96.5 Bhp @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque 156 Nm @ 2950 rpm
Number of Cylinders 2
Bore 107.1 mm
Stroke 94.3 mm
Number of Gears 6
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Final Drive Toothed Belt
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
Mileage 20.46 kmpl (approx.)
BRAKES AND TYRES
Front Brake Twin 310mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brake Single 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
ABS
Front Tyre 120/70 R19
Rear Tyre 200/50 R17
Front Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 19 x 3.5"
Rear Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6"
Wheel Size 120/70 R19 - 200/50 R17
Tubeless Tyres
Alloy Wheels
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
Key Features Twin Headlights, High Torque, Low Seat Height, Thick Forks, ABS
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
Front Suspension Showa 47mm forks with black lowers
Rear Suspension Showa black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload
Frame (Chassis) Tubular Steel, twin spine
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm
Rear Wheel Travel 95 mm
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Overall Length 2340 mm
Overall Width 880 mm
Overall Height 1120 mm
Ground Clearance 140 mm
Seat Height 700 mm
Wheelbase 1615 mm
Dry Weight 308 kg
Kerb Weight 339 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity 4.2 litres
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
Speedometer Analog
Tachometer Analog
Trip Meter Digital
Clock Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
Pass Light
Battery Type Maintenance Free
COMFORT FEATURES
Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
Miscellaneous Information
Rake 32º
Trail 151 mm

Triumph Thunderbird Storm Review

10 Aug, 2016 03:44 AM

Quick Review by Maxabout Team

Triumph Thunderbird is a fabulously built cruiser by Triumph which was first introduced to the world in 1949 and gained worldwide recognition due to its comfortable, distinctive and powerful performance. It wasn't until 1966 that it had seen any change and even got a good response too. A powerful model with a 1699cc engine was introduced in 2011 with the name of Triumph Thunderbird Storm and that in black too. It can also be said that despite of the changes this cruiser has seen, it still carries the divine legacy of the original Thunderbird including its hard-edged style, a mean look with attitude, great handling and a powerful engine.

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Triumph Thunderbird Storm is a perfect combination of stylish and macho looks with a great number of comfort features. It has an all-black theme that really suits its design and has some other striking details which includes a big black engine, black rear springs and headlight bowls, forward-sited footrests and controls and wide pulled-back bars for a comfortable riding position, a detachable passenger seat to enjoy the solo riding, an exceptionally stiff twin spine steel tube frame, 5-spoke cast-aluminum alloy wheels(19-inch front and 17-inch rear) with 120/70 R19 front and 200/50 R17 rear Metzeler tires and ABS as Standard.

The instrument display is a tank-mounted analogue speedometer featuring an integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, a LCD trip computer, a fuel gauge and a clock, praise-worthy twin-sided steel swing arms, a chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2-1-2 exhaust with tandem large-volume catalysts in a centralized cat-box and chrome-plated silencers, distinctive twin halogen headlights, a Thunderbird paper dart logo embossed above the word Storm on the clutch cover, front and rear turn indicators(bulbs) and a beautiful LED tail light to make it a formidable competitor.

This spectacular cruiser has got a length of 2340mm, a width of 880mm and a height of 1120mm as its dimensions along with the seat height of 700mm and has a large wheelbase of 1615mm for a stable and comfy ride. It has a rake and trail of 32-degrees and 151mm respectively and a fuel tank capacity of 22liters along with a wet weight of 339kgs.

Triumph Thunderbird Storm has got a powerful 1,699cc, 2-cylinders, 4-valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC and a camshaft with 270-degrees of firing intervals, multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with progressive linkage on throttle, a wet multi-plate clutch, parallel-twin engine with a maximum power of 96.5 bhp at 5,200rpm and a maximum torque of 156Nm at 2,950rpm and is mated with a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox(helical type 2nd-6th) to give a top speed of almost 200kmph with an urban fuel consumption of 38us mpg. It also has a bore and stroke of 107.1mm and 94.3mm respectively and an oil capacity of 4.2liters along with a quiet and clean inverted toothed belt as its final drive which has carbon fiber strands for high tensile strength and a patented ultra-hard coating to minimize wear.

Triumph Thunderbird Storm has got 310mm diameter twin floating disk brakes with Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers at front and 310mm diameter single fixed disk brakes with Brembo 2-piston floating caliper at rear. The suspension system consists of Showa 47mm forks with 120mm wheel travel at front and Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5-position adjustable preload and 95mm wheel travel at rear. ABS is a standard feature.

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