2016
Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 602570 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Triumph |
| Model | Thunderbird Nightstorm |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular steel. twin spine |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Showa 47mm forks with black lowers. |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-R19 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Showa black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
| Reartyre | 200/50-R17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Trail | 151 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 107.1 x 94.3 mm (4.2 x 3.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate |
| Compression | 9.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1699.00 ccm (103.67 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Toothed Belt |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | 270º firing interval |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Power | 98.00 HP (71.5 kW)) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156.00 Nm (15.9 kgf-m or 115.1 ft.lbs) @ 2950 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Phantom Black Silver Frost |
|---|---|
| Comments | Special edition. |
| Factorywarranty | 2 years unlimited mileage |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 308.0 kg (679.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 22.00 litres (5.81 gallons) |
| Oilcapacity | 4.20 litres (0.28 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,340 mm (92.1 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.3182 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 339.0 kg (747.4 pounds) |
About Triumph
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
Siegfried Bettmann (original); modern Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.
Best Known For:
Modern classics (Bonneville), Speed/Street Triple, Tiger ADV, and rich heritage
Company History
Triumph rose, fell, and rose again—reinvented as a modern manufacturer blending heritage with sharp engineering. The Bonneville family anchors the brand with air-/liquid-cooled twins that feel timeless yet include ABS, ride modes, and refined fueling. The Speed/Street Triple lines defined playful, usable performance with characterful triples; Tiger ADV models carried that feel into distance. Triumph’s attention to finishing, dealer support, and approachable ergonomics built a wide audience—from new riders to veterans returning for a bike that feels special daily. Historically, Triumph proves that heritage can power innovation when it informs proportions, sound, and feel rather than dictating technology.