Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Triumph Thunderbird Storm. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is ₹ 16,48,938 and Triumph Thunderbird Storm is ₹ 14,66,283. Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours and 1 variant 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 Sportster S and Triumph Thunderbird Storm.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sportster S	Thunderbird Storm
Price	₹ 16,48,938	₹ 14,66,283
Capacity	1252 cc	1699 cc
Power	120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm	96.6 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Economy	19 kmpl	--

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Sportster S

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₹ 16,48,938

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Thunderbird Storm

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₹ 14,66,283

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	120.69 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	96.6 bhp @ 5,200 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	156 Nm @ 2,950 rpm
Riding Range (km)
Top Speed (kmph)		--
Riding Modes	Road, Sport, Rain and Custom	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,252	1,699
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	20	19
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	19	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	--
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	105	107
Stroke (mm)	72.3	94
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.8	22
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1.7	3
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	43 mm inverted fork with compression	47mm forks
Rear Suspension	Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability	Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position a
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	--
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	310
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	260	310
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	1	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	17
Front Tyre Size	160/70 - R17	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre Size	180/70 - R16	200/50 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Digital	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	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	Digital	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
Safety and Convenience

Colours

	Billiard Gray	Jet Black
	Vivid Black	Lava Red
	Red Rock
	Sharkskin Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

39 Ratings

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	228	339
Seat Height (mm)	765	700
Ground Clearance (mm)	90	140
Overall Length (mm)	2,270	2,340
Overall Width (mm)	843	880
Overall Height (mm)	1,089	1,120
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,615
Chassis Type	High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame	Tubular Steel, twin spine

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

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

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	4 inch TFT Instrument Cluster, Tire Pressure Monitoring System	--

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

GPS & Navigation		--
USB Charging Port		--

Saree Guard		--
Quickshifter	--	--

Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm