Triumph Thunderbird 1700 Storm (2013)

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The Triumph Thunderbird Storm is a motorcycle model from 2013 with a four-stroke parallel twin engine that has a capacity of 1699cc. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system and a wet sump lubrication system. The motorcycle uses a multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection system with progressive linkage on the throttle, and its ignition is digital and inductive type via electronic engine management. The bike has a 6-speed transmission and a toothed belt final drive. The frame is made of tubular steel, twin spine, and swingarm twin-sided steel, while the front suspension features Showa 47mm forks with black lowers. The front brakes use two 310mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, and ABS technology. The rear brakes feature a single 310mm fixed disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, and ABS. The front wheel is cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke 19 x 3.5 in, and the rear wheel is cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6.0 in. The front tire size is 120/70 R19, and the rear tire size measures 200/50 R17 75W. The bike has a dry weight of 308 kg and a fuel capacity of 22 liters. Its consumption average is 4.2 L/100 km @ 90 km/h. The Triumph Thunderbird Storm comes in two colors: jet black and matt graphite. According to Motorbike Writer, it is a good all-around cruiser with a comfortable ride and great performance.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Year: 2013


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
Consumption Average: @ 90 km/h / 56 mph: 4.2 L/100 km / 23.8 km/l / 56 US mpg / 66.7 Imp mpg

Colours: Jet Black, Matt graphite
Review: Motorbikewriter

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