Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2011 vs. Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Special FLTRXS 2017

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2011

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Special FLTRXS 2017

Overview - Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2011 vs Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Special FLTRXS 2017

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2011

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Special FLTRXS 2017

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Technical Specifications Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2011 compared to Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Special FLTRXS 2017

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2011

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Special FLTRXS 2017

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2011

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Special FLTRXS 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	103.8 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	94.3 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	98 HP	Engine power	90 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,450 rpm
Torque	Torque	156 Nm	Torque	150 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,950 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.7	Compression Ratio	10
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,699 ccm	Displacement	1,745 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,340 mm	Length	2,430 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	980 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,310 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,625 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	700 mm	Seat Height	685 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Special FLTRXS 2017

The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is an imposing as well as pompous touring motorbike that invites you to glide and travel. If it gets tighter and more crowded, both motorbike and rider no longer feel so comfortable, which is why you should give the luxury cruiser plenty of room and run. The equipment on board is at 5* level and the comfort for all fellow passengers is correspondingly high. The large engine allows for very low revs, the enormous torque provides enough pressure in every situation. Only the high weight and the comfortable but wide seat sometimes cause problems when stopping and manoeuvring.

High-quality paintwork

generous equipment

sufficient lean angle clearance

good brakes

high comfort

powerful acceleration

high weight