The 2015-16 Triumph Thunderbird Storm is a four-stroke, parallel twin motorcycle with a capacity of 1699cc and a maximum power of 73 kW/98 hp at 5200 rpm. The bike features a liquid cooling system, wet sump lubrication, and multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI. It also has a toothed belt final drive and a six-speed transmission. The frame is made of tubular steel and the bike has a swingarm twin-sided steel. Suspension includes Showa 47mm forks and Showa black spring twin shocks with a five-position adjustable preload. The bike also features front and rear brakes: two 310mm floating discs with Nissin four piston fixed calipers and ABS for the front, and a single 310mm fixed disc with Brembo two piston floating caliper and ABS for the rear. The bike has a length of 2340mm and width of 880mm, and a seat height of 702mm. It weighs 339kg when wet and has a fuel capacity of 22 liters. The bike has a sleek appearance with a chromed twin-skin stainless steel exhaust, cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke wheels, and a large 200/50 R17 rear tire. The Triumph Thunderbird Storm is a powerful and stylish motorcycle for those looking for a thrilling ride.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Thunderbird Storm
| Year | 2015 – 16 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270 degrees firing interval. |
| Capacity | 1699 cc / 103.7 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 107.1 x 94.3 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Oil Capacity | 4.2 L / 1.1 US gal / 0.92 Imp gal |
| Exhaust | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2, tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox, chrome-plated exhaust |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle |
| Ignition | Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 73 kW / 98 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 156 Nm / 19.9 kgf-m / 115.4 ft-lb @ 2950rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Toothed belt |
| Frame | Tubular steel, twin spine, swingarm twin sided, steel |
| Front Suspension | Showa 47mm forks with black lowers |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Showa black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Front Wheel | Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 19 x 3.5 in |
| Rear Wheel | Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6.0 in |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 200/50 R17 75W |
| Rake | 32 degrees |
| Trail | 151 mm / 5.9 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (Handlebars) Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in (without mirrors) |
| Wheelbase | 1615 mm / 63.5 in |
| Seat Height | 702 mm / 27.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 308 kg / 679 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 339 kg / 747 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal |
