Triumph Thunderbird 1600 vs Triumph T-bird Storm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thunderbird 1600 vs Triumph T-bird Storm. Triumph Thunderbird 1600: 86 hp @ 4,850 rpm hp, 358 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Thunderbird 1600
Triumph T-bird Storm
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
86 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
146 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
330 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
86 hp @ 4,850 rpm
86 hp @ 4,850 rpm
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
330 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thunderbird 1600
7.5/10
"A credible Harley alternative that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Massive low-rev torque
+Genuine British build quality
+Comfortable long-haul ergonomics
Cons
−Grabby wet clutch
−Notchy early gearboxes
−Valve service costs sting
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
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