Triumph Thunderbird 1600 vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thunderbird 1600 vs Triumph Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird Storm: 97 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 358 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Thunderbird 1600
Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
97 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
146 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
— km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
358 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
86 hp @ 4,850 rpm
97 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data)
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
approx. 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average, official figures vary)
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 Thunderbird Storm
7.5/10
"A serious cruiser that rides better than it looks."
Pros
+Massive usable torque
+Excellent British build quality
+Handles well for cruiser
Cons
−Belt drive needs close inspection
−Fork seals notoriously weak
−Heavy at low speed
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