Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Triumph Rocket Iii Classic. 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. Triumph Rocket Iii Classic: 146 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 367 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
221 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
367 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,000 rpm
146 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
221 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data)
193 km/h
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average, official figures vary)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 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
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
8.5/10
"The ultimate cruiser for riders who've outgrown everything else."
Pros
+Absolutely monstrous usable torque
+Buttery smooth triple character
+Rock-solid build quality
Cons
−Genuinely heavy, no debate
−Early fueling can be jerky
−Front brakes merely adequate
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