MotorcycleUSA.com just named the Thunderbird Storm ‘Best Performance Cruiser’ with a majority of testers saying it’s the bike they’d buy with their own money on the line. How would you build out your Thunderbird?
Justin Dawes – 5’10”, 225 pounds – Triumph Thunderbird StormWhich bike would I slap my hard earned cash down on? It’s an easy decision for me; it would have to be the Triumph. The Harley has got the looks, and the Suzuki has got the performance. But the Triumph has enough of both. I can live with the fact it isn’t the fastest in a straight line, because I know I would have more fun on this bike in the twisties chasing and passing squids on repli-racers in full leathers. At $13,899, the price tag will leave me enough left in the bank to replace footpegs on a regular basis.
Ray Gauger – 6’5”, 180 pounds – Triumph Thunderbird Storm
With my wallet on the line, I’d spring for the Triumph. It’s a good balance between long-haul comfort and curvy road performance with a motor that’s plenty powerful enough to get the job done. Add in the always classy, blacked-out color scheme and iconic dual headlights and you’ve got a hard ride to pass up. Especially with the lowest sticker price of the group.
Tim Muto – 5’9” 200 pounds – Triumph Thunderbird Storm
The Triumph is my personal honest winner. This powerful side-by-side twin has brute-force roll on power. The ground clearance is decent. I like the fit and finish of the motorcycle, and the transmission works very smoothly. It has a nice overall appeal to it and definitely has a lot of bang for your buck as it is the least expensive of all the cruisers in its class. The Storm handles the corners like a champ and cruises down the highway with the best of them. It is a nice feeling knowing that you did not have to break the bank to have a good ride.
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