Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Harley-davidson Nightster. 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 Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,000 rpm
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 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 Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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