Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. 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. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,000 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data)
170 km/h
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average, official figures vary)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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