2011 Cruisers Test: Triumph redeems a ride
After releasing a whole series of rather edgy new motorcycles, Triumph has calmed the game in its novelties by presenting its 2011 Cruisers range, with the magnificent 1700 Storm as the headliner! First try.
Triumph Thunderbird Storm tech. Sheet
| (manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | Parallel Twin, DOHC |
| Displacement | 1699 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 107.1 × 94.3 mm |
| Max power | 98 hp (73kW) at 5,200 rpm |
| Max torque | 156 Nm at 2,950 rpm |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Food | Multipoint sequential electronics |
| Ignition | Digital induction type by engine management system |
| Exhaust | 2 in 1 in 2 stainless steel system. Large capacity catalyst, chrome mufflers |
| Transmission | |
| Secondary | Toothed belt |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 6 gears, helical gear from 2nd to 6th gear |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Tubular steel, double central tube |
| Swinging arm | Double steel |
| Front suspension | 47mm Showa inverted fork |
| Suspension Ar | Showa double mortiser with chrome springs, with 5-position preload adjustment |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 95 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 310 mm floating disc with Nissin 4-piston calipers |
| Ar brake | Single 310 mm disc with Brembo two piston caliper |
| Front wheel | 19 × 3.5 inch five-stick supress cast aluminum alloy |
| Ar wheel | 17 × 6.0 inch five-stick supress cast aluminum alloy |
| Front tire | 120/70 – R 19 |
| Tire Ar | 200/50 – R 17 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2340 mm |
| Width (at handlebars) | 880 mm |
| Height | 1120 mm |
| Saddle height | 700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,615 mm |
| Hunt | 32 ° / 151 mm |
| Full weight | 339 kg |
| Fuel tank | 22 liters |
| Oil tank | 4.2 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Colors | Matt Black or Jet Black |
| Price | € 16,390 |
| Availability | Immediate |
Benjamin LALO – Photos Jacky LEY
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