Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Moto Guzzi Eldorado 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 Eldorado 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 340 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated), 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 Eldorado 1400
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
96 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
120 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
340 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)
195 km/h (estimated)
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
340 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average, official figures vary)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, 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 Eldorado 1400
7.5/10
"A deeply characterful cruiser for riders who value soul over practicality."
Pros
+Intoxicating torquey V-twin character
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
+Genuinely premium touring equipment
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Significant engine vibration throughout
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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