Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Moto Guzzi Audace 1400. 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. Moto Guzzi Audace 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
96 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
120 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,000 rpm
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data)
200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average, official figures vary)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated 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
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
7.5/10
"A deeply individual machine that rewards patience and punishes impatience."
Pros
+Absolutely distinctive visual presence
+Massive torque below 4000rpm
+Genuine mechanical character
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Heavy for urban maneuvering
−Early electrical gremlins reported
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