Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Thunderbird Stormstacks up against the Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Thunderbird StormTriumph Thunderbird Storm ABS
Model year20192015
Price$14,999
Engine1699 cc1699 cc
Horsepower98 hp98 hp
Torque156 Nm156 Nm
Weight308 kg308 kg
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS.Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABSSingle disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS
Tires120/70-R19 / 200/50-R17 120/70-R19 / 200/50-R17

Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Thunderbird Storm and the Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Thunderbird Storm 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: