Kawasaki Ninja 1000 vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Triumph Thunderbird Storm. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is ₹ 12,19,985 and Triumph Thunderbird Storm is ₹ 14,66,283. Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is available in 1 colour 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 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Triumph Thunderbird Storm.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Ninja 1000	Thunderbird Storm
Price	₹ 12,19,985	₹ 14,66,283
Capacity	1043 cc	1699 cc
Power	140.13 bhp @ 10000 rpm	96.6 bhp @ 5200 rpm
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₹ 12,19,985

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Thunderbird Storm

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₹ 14,66,283

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	140.13 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	96.6 bhp @ 5,200 rpm
Max Torque	111 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	156 Nm @ 2,950 rpm
Riding Range (km)	342	418
Top Speed (kmph)	244	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Road and Rain	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,043	1,699
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	18	19
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	--
Cylinders	4	2
Bore (mm)	77	107
Stroke (mm)	56	94
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	19	22
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2.9	3
Emission Standard	BS6	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	ø41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability	47mm forks
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping and 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)	300	310
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	310
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	1	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre Size	190/50 - ZR17	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	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free

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

Colours

	Emerald Blazed Green	Jet Black
		Lava Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	238	339
Seat Height (mm)	835	700
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	140
Overall Length (mm)	2,100	2,340
Overall Width (mm)	825	880
Overall Height (mm)	1,190	1,120
Wheelbase (mm)	1,440	1,615
Chassis Type	Twin-tube, Aluminium	Tubular Steel, twin spine

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	Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

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

Standard Warranty (year)	2	--
Standard Warranty (km)	30000	--

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

GPS & Navigation		--
USB Charging Port		--

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