Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm Special Edition: history, specs, pictures
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| Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm Special Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2016 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 106.7mm x 106.7mm |
| Horsepower | 98.03 HP (73.1 KW) @ 5200RPM |
| Torque | 115.07 ft/lbs (156.0 Nm) @ 2950RPM |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: toothed belt |
| Suspension | Front: Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel Rear: Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload |
| Brakes | Front: twin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers Rear: single 310mm disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front Tire | 150/80 VR16 |
| Rear Tire | 180/70 VR16 |
| Wheelbase | 63.58 inches (1615 mm) |
| Length | 92.09 inches (2339 mm) |
| Width | 34.61 inches (879 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.6 inches (701 mm) |
| Weight | 339.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm Special Edition was a 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin Cruiser motorcycle produced by Triumph in 2016. Max torque was 115.07 ft/lbs (156.0 Nm) @ 2950 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 98.03 HP (73.1 KW) @ 5200 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 106.7mm bore x 106.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1699.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiplate, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 150/80 VR16 front tire and a 180/70 VR16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via twin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers in the front and a single 310mm disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel while the rear was equipped with a Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. The wheelbase was 63.58 inches (1615 mm) long.
2016 Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm Special Edition[edit | edit source]
The 2016 MY Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm Special Edition has a number of visual features that set it apart from the base Thunderbird Storm. On the tech/engine side, it sports the same 1699cc parallel twin as the Storm.
The overall aspect of the bike was intended to be as dark and gloomy as possible. For a more unique look, Triumph have painted it with a custom paint scheme, with "ghost flames" and a hand-sprayed tank logo. The twin-skinned full exhaust system has been also coated with a highly-resistant black paint, as were the handlebars, mirrors, and much of the braking system.