Comparison of Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013 and Yamaha Star Midnight Warrior 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2013 × |  Yamaha Star Midnight Warrior 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2013 | 2012 |
| Make | Triumph | Yamaha |
| Model | Triumph Thunderbird Storm | Yamaha Star Midnight Warrior |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle | Injection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor |
| Engine details | 270º firing interval | 48° V-twin. Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,597 | 1671.6 |
| Power (kw) | 62.8 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 7.13 | 6.03 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 146 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 103.8 | 97 |
| Stroke (mm) | 103.8 | 113 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 165.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 139.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Driveline | Toothed Belt | - |
| Ignition | Digital-inductive type via engine management system | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry-sump |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2. tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox. chrome-plated exhaust | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Showa 47mm forks. | 41mm KYB inverted fork |
| Rear suspension | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. | Single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. | Double disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Diameter (mm) | 310 | 282 |
| Frame type | Tubular Steel. twin spine | Aluminum monoshock |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | 120/70-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre | 200/50-R17 | 200/50-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke | 5-spoke cast |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 95 | 109 |
| Trail (mm) | 151 | 102 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | - | . |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock | Digital headlight-mounted tachometer, odometer and dual tripmeters with triple clamp-mounted analog speedometer. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,615 | 1,666 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 339 | 294.8 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,120 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,340 | 2,385 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 935 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 714 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 15.14 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.2 | - |
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