Triumph T-bird Storm vs Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph T-bird Storm vs Triumph Rocket Iii Classic. Triumph T-bird Storm: 86 hp @ 4,850 rpm hp, 330 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Rocket Iii Classic: 146 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 367 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph T-bird Storm
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
221 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
330 kg
367 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
86 hp @ 4,850 rpm
146 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
221 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
330 kg (wet/curb weight)
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph T-bird Storm
7.5/10
"A genuinely characterful cruiser that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Massive torque delivery everywhere
+Distinctive non-Harley personality
+Solid build quality throughout
Cons
−Thirsty fuel consumption always
−Belt drive needs close inspection
−Heavy at low speed manoeuvring
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
8.5/10
"The ultimate cruiser for riders who've outgrown everything else."
Pros
+Absolutely monstrous usable torque
+Buttery smooth triple character
+Rock-solid build quality
Cons
−Genuinely heavy, no debate
−Early fueling can be jerky
−Front brakes merely adequate
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