![]() ![]() To validate my point, sitting outside the hotel were a few Storms attracting attention from fellow hotel guests covering virtually the entire age spectrum, both men and women. Styling is such a subjective topic, but my initial reaction is that Triumph did its homework on how to style an aggressive cruiser that still keeps its distinctive character. Triumph chose to introduce the Storm to the North American press near Scottsdale, Arizona where the open roads would provide a great opportunity to stretch its legs.īefore ever throwing a leg over the bike, I took a step back and just admired its looks. In fact, the rest of the Storm is practically blacked-out T-Bird as well. Compression ratio is 9.7:1, and petrol is fed to the cylinders via fuel injection. The rest of the engine characteristics remain the same: it’s still liquid-cooled with dual overhead camshafts and a 270-degree firing interval that, especially with the Triumph accessory exhaust system, sounds oddly similar to a certain American V-Twin exhaust note from Milwaukee. Note the twin-headlight design, inspired directly from the iconic Speed Triple. The open roads of Arizona are where a bike like the Storm is free to stretch its legs. Triumph representatives were quick to point out the dyno chart overlay, which shows the Storm’s clear advantage in power and torque throughout the rev range as one would expect. What does that equate to? Try a claimed 12-horsepower bump (85 vs. Those considering the T-Bird still should be warned: it still comes with the smaller engine. Uprated clutch springs are also included to deal with the bump in power. ![]() That kit includes the obvious larger pistons, revised camshafts, larger piston rings, new cylinder liners, gudgeon pins, and gaskets. Starting at the front, the fork stanchions, brake calipers, Speed Triple-style dual headlights, turn indicators, bar risers, gauge bezel, engine cover, chain guard, shock springs, rear sprocket and both wheels all receive the black treatment.īut as the saying goes, there’s no replacement for displacement, and the optional 1700cc big-bore kit available on the Thunderbird is now fitted standard on the Storm. The Storm is all about attitude, and nothing defines attitude on a cruiser like ditching the chrome and going black. The first thing you’ll probably notice is its blacked-out decor. Most importantly, the Storm engine gets a 100cc boost in displacement over the T-Bird and is now 1700cc. Gone are most of the chrome trim, which are replaced with black. The 2011 model year sees the Triumph Thunderbird morph into a mean machine in the form of the Thunderbird Storm. ![]()
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