Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Nightster and Triumph Thunderbird Storm. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Nightster is ₹ 13,39,194 and Triumph Thunderbird Storm is ₹ 14,66,283. Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 2 colours and 2 variants and Triumph Thunderbird Storm is available in 2 colours. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Harley-Davidson Nightster and Triumph Thunderbird Storm.

Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Nightster	Thunderbird Storm
Price	₹ 13,39,194	₹ 14,66,283
Capacity	975 cc	1699 cc
Power	88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm	96.6 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Nightster

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₹ 13,39,194

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Triumph

Thunderbird Storm

Standard

₹ 14,66,283

Last Recorded Price

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Nightster

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	88.5 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	96.6 bhp @ 5,200 rpm
Max Torque	95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm	156 Nm @ 2,950 rpm
Riding Range (km)	211	418
Top Speed (kmph)	180	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Road and Rain	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	975	1,699
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	18	19
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	--
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	97	107
Stroke (mm)	66	94
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.7	22
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1.8	3
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps	47mm forks
Rear Suspension	Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting	Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position a
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	--
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	--	310
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	--	310
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	1	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 19	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - B16	200/50 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	31	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	40	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	31	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	40	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	--
Odometer	Analogue	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Hazard Warning Indicator		--
Average Speed		--
OTA Updates	Not Available	--
Call/SMS Alerts		--
Geo Fencing		--
Distance to Empty		--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Analogue	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator		--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator		--
Battery	12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA	Maintenance Free

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Vivid Black	Jet Black
	Billiard Gray	Lava Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

12 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

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Little beast

A powerhouse with an aggressive driving stance. Doesn't feel like a cruiser, the mid-

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Harley-Davidson Nightster Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	221	339
Seat Height (mm)	705	700
Ground Clearance (mm)	110	140
Overall Length (mm)	2,250	2,340
Overall Width (mm)	840	880
Overall Height (mm)	1,108	1,120
Wheelbase (mm)	1,545	1,615
Chassis Type	Double-downtube Frame	Tubular Steel, twin spine

Standard Warranty (year)	2	--
Standard Warranty (km)	Unlimited	--

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)		--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED	--
Turn Signal	LED	--
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)		--

Cruise Control		--
Hazard Warning Lights		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control		--

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat		Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Additional Features	--	--

Front Storage Box		--
Under Seat Storage (Litres)		--

GPS & Navigation		--
USB Charging Port		--

Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm