The standard was set very high, and yet, the public responded very positively to the Storm. Moreover, these were predecessors from the Storm that made it out in 2011. It was the prestigious magazine Cycle World. Triumph Thunderbird Storm reviewĭespite this menacing look, it was voted by specialized press as the best cruiser in 20. However, along with the deep bite and roar of the bigger engine, these aesthetic details make the Storm a bike you respect. In addition to that, the chromed parts in other versions of the Triumph Thunderbird are entirely black. For this motorcycle, the company upgraded the engine from 1597cc to 1699cc, giving it even more muscle. The most menacing version of the Thunderbird is the Storm. Despite its age, it is as current as ever. Moreover, this UK legend has come a very long way from a moment men didn´t even set foot on the moon. However, this is the most popular model today and the easiest one to spot on the streets. This time, the engine got much, more significant and the 1587cc of the 2008 version is capable of some serious power. Hence, the 900 was a complete hit in the US and allowed Triumph to make a successful attempt to enter the US market.įast forward to the new century, the new millennium, a brand-new version of the Thunderbird breaks into the market. By 1994, the Triumph had another annexation slash major makeover with the Triumph Thunderbird 900. Moreover, the Triumph Thunderbird was 650cc instead of 750cc, and it had a shorter stroke. This time, it was the cheapest model on the catalogue with an engine close to the T140 Bonneville. However, it wasn´t until 1981 that Triumph used the name Thunderbird on a bike again. Many people also know this model as the 6T. Hence, this British beauty was ready to take on the US market like a storm. The engine was a 500/650cc four-stroke, parallel-twin. Yes, the first incarnation of the Triumph Thunderbird dates back to 1949 and is very similar to the Royal. Seeing a Royal Enfield classic and a Triumph Thunderbird is like seeing double or having a déjà vu. Read on to find out everything about each of the incarnations of this classic motorcycle, and to find out about two ground-breaking accessories that will surely change your riding life.

Moreover, as time went by, the model gained some useful technological updates and is now one of the most sought-after models by the English brand.

Because it is a big bike with a lot of power and a very comfortable riding position, it was the motorcycle of choice for film and riders for decades. However, all the years that went by from the moment that it saw the streets for the very first time changed it a lot, yet the spirit remains the same. The Triumph Thunderbird started as a production bike back in 1949. Triumph Thunderbird, seventy years ruling the roads of the world

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