Everything or Nothing: Bikes: Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Thursday, 9 February 2012

The Thunderbird Storm has the same chassis as the

Thunderbird, which we rode in 2009, but with 100cc extra

thanks to a larger bore. Cosmetically, most of the

components such as the fuel tank and seat are the same, but

the handlebars are flatter and a pair of Rocket 3-style

headlights are fitted. Oh yes, and everything, but everything,

is black. There’s no choice, if you don’t like black then get

something else.Most impressive is the is the air of solidity,

quality and integrity. Where a Harley-Davidson – the

T’Bird’s direct rival – irritates with shoddy detailing such as

crude footrest mounts and basic control levers, on the British

bike everything feels chunky and works smoothly.

That feeling of sophistication is maintained when you ride

away. The engine is laden with torque, significantly more so

than the standard Thunderbird, and it’s so low-revving the

motor thuds away at cruising speeds. The power delivery is

chocolate smooth and the fuelling flawless.

Triumph Thunderbird Storm Features And Specifications:

VEHICLE SUMMARY

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS