2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$14,799
Dealers
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
England
Introduction Year
2011
Parent Company
Triumph
Display Name
Thunderbird Storm
Year
2014
Make
Triumph
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
97 / 72.4
Horsepower RPM
5200
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
115 / 156
Torque RPM
2950
Cooling
Liquid
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
107.1 / 4.22
Stroke (mm/in)
94.3 / 3.71
Displacement (cc/ci)
1699 / 103.6
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
56 / 38
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
4.2 / 6.2
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Gear
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
6
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
200
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
200/50 R17
Brake Brand Name
Brembo(R)
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 47
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.7 / 95
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.68
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 880
Height (in/mm)
44.1 / 1120
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63.5 / 1615
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
8.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
746 / 339
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.8 / 22
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.5 / 700
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Folding
Yes
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
1 review
  • Solid value, solid performance... and a lot of wind.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 24, 2017

    First, a caveat - the last time I rode anything 'cruiser-ish' was a '93 BMW K75/RT with a trailer attached. Before that, there was a 1979 Yamaha XS750 with a tiny sport fairing clamped to the bars. Everything else? Sportbikes. I like bikes that lean, I like bikes that get out of their own way with ...

    "Well let me enlighten you people."

    The Thunderbird Storm is one of those bikes that was engineered to appeal to the hooligan crowd. 1700 cc parallel twin? Check. 200mm rear tire? Check. Blacked out color scheme? Check. Dual headlamps, dual mehaphone pipes, drag bars, and controls so far forward that short guys have to slide their nads up against the tank to shift? Check, and mate.

    At the start, the exhaust note is fairly subdued, and won't embarrass any Harley owners without a set of aftermarket pipes. But give it some throttle and the fuel-injected, water-cooled stroked Thunderbird twin lets you know what you're in for. Do this in gear, and you'll feel your arms getting stretched longer. The Storm goes from sedate to balls-out like a scalded cat, and with a similar roar of protest. The belt drive does dampen the enthusiasm a little bit, but not much.

    At freeway speeds, without an aftermarket screen, you'll feel like you're in a wind tunnel... or a hurricane. The wide drag bars and stretched-forward posture will have your back and abs going 'ooof!' at anything above sixty. However, there is a perfectly serviceable set of highway pegs... to the rear. Sportbikers take note - this bike is comfortable to ride jockey style, as long as you don't need to shift or use the rear brake.

    Speaking of brakes, the mad scientists at Hinckley did figure out the dynamics of motorcycle braking from the sport side of the aisle. You've two rotors up front, and one in back; all three are linked to the ABS module. So when you need to curb your *ahem* enthusiasm, a firm progressive pull on the front right lever will slow your progress right handily. The rear brake is better for less intense deceleration, but is firm and responsive. (Using both is recommended, says my MSF instructor.)

    Corner-wise, the Storm leans over fairly well. Which is good, because the way-forward footpegs solidly lock your ass into the seat, and prevent any sort of body English beyond countersteering. (If you want to drag knee, you'll have to use those passenger pegs I mentioned.) In parking lots, the low center of gravity makes getting around fairly easy, and if all else fails, it's not too hard to duckwalk with the clutch pulled in. Try not to drop it, though - even with the low COG, 750 pounds of British attitude are NOT easy to lever back upright, and it doesn't come with crash guards or frame sliders. Your bar ends and exhaust pipes will take the hit.

    As for storage... there isn't any. The passenger pillion hides a spot to hide the manual and a shock spanner, whereas the rest of the bike's kit are underneath the seat alongside the battery. (You'll need an 8mm Allen wrench handy to get the seat off in the first place.) Triumph will sell you either a flat or tubular-steel luggage rack to swap out the pillion pad, but no matter what kind of anchor point you have in back, you'll be wanting a tailpack or saddlebags Real Soon.

    Off the showroom floor, the Storm makes for a good around-town cruiser bike and a sleeper at stoplights. With the addition of a small sport fairing and some luggage, it turns into a decent commuter bike or a semi-long-distance road bike.

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