Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Thunderbird Nightstormstacks up against the Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm | Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Price | — | $14,999 |
| Engine | 1699 cc | 1699 cc |
| Horsepower | 98 hp | 98 hp |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Weight | 308 kg | 308 kg |
| Seat height | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 L | 5.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS |
| Tires | 120/70-R19 / 200/50-R17 | 120/70-R19 / 200/50-R17 |
Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm and the Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm brings 98 hp in a 308 kg package, while the Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS counters with 98 hp at 308 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: