Triumph Thunderbird Storm Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph Thunderbird Storm motorcycle specifications include a 1,699 cc (103.67 cu in) engine, power of 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 5,200 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 338.4 kg (746 lb).

Key specifications

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019Model years
1,699 ccDisplacement
97 hpPower
155.9 Nm @ 2,950 rpmTorque
338.4 kgWet weight
699 mmSeat height
21.9 LFuel tank
1,613 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20112012201320142016201720182019
Year-specific specification changes

The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
2012107.1 x 107.1 mm (4.2 x 4.2 inches)
20132014103.8 x 103.8 mm (4.1 x 4.1 inches)
20162019107.1 x 94.3 mm (4.2 x 3.7 inches)
Displacement
201320141,597 cc (97.45 cu in)
Frame
20122019Tubular Steel. twin spine
Front brakes
20132019Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS.
Front suspension
20132019Showa 47mm forks.
Power
201298 hp (71.5 kW) @ 5,200 rpm
2013201486 hp (62.8 kW) @ 4,850 rpm
2016201998 hp (71.5 kW) @ 5,200 rpm
Rear brakes
20132019Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS
Rear suspension
20132019Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload.
Torque
2012156.0 Nm (15.9 kgf-m or 115.1 ft.lbs) @ 2,950 rpm
20132014146.0 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.7 ft.lbs) @ 2,750 rpm
20162019156.0 Nm (15.9 kgf-m or 115.1 ft.lbs) @ 2,950 rpm
Wet weight
20122017339 kg (747.4 lb)
Wheelbase
201220191,615 mm (63.6 inches)
Fuel capacity
2012201922.00 L (5.81 US gal)
Overall length
201220192,340 mm (92.1 inches)
Overall width
20122019880 mm (34.6 inches)
Seat height
20122019700 mm (27.6 inches)

How the Triumph Thunderbird Storm compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.

Engine power97 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp

About 11% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Triumph models.

Displacement1,699 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc

About 79% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 95th percentile across Triumph models.

Wet weight338.4 kg
Low 168.3 kgAverage 236.2 kgHigh 380 kg

About 43% heavier than the Triumph database average. Around the 90th percentile across Triumph models.

Seat height699 mm
Low 690 mmAverage 789 mmHigh 855 mm

About 11% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 4th percentile across Triumph models.

Fuel capacity21.9 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L

About 23% larger than the Triumph database average. Around the 86th percentile across Triumph models.

This model Triumph database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 1,699 cc • Liquid cooled • 97 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,613 mmSeat 699 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 120/70-R19 front / 200/50-R17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-R19
Rear tire size 200/50-R17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.287 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 286.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 57.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.10:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 1,699 cc (103.67 cu in)
Power 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 5,200 rpm
Torque 155.9 Nm (15.9 kgf-m or 115.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,950 rpm
Bore × stroke 103.8 x 94.3 mm (4.1 x 3.7 inches)
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital-inductive type via engine management system
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet. multi-plate

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular steel. twin spine. Swing arm: Engine.
Front suspension Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel
Rear suspension Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel
Rake 32.0°
Trail 151 mm (5.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-R19
Rear tire 200/50-R17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 338.4 kg (746 lb)
Seat height 699 mm (27.5 inches)
Overall length 2,339 mm (92.1 inches)
Overall width 879 mm (34.6 inches)
Overall height 1,120 mm (44.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,613 mm (63.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 21.95 L (5.80 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Jet Black
Comments Also called Thunderbird Storm.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Triumph models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Triumph information before relying on them. Visit the official Triumph website.