Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2017 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

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Technical Specifications Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2017 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	94.3 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	98 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	156 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,950 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.7	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,699 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	160 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,340 mm	Length	2,265 mm
Width	Width	880 mm	Width	843 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	700 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre