| Attribute | Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star 2006 × | Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2018 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2018 |
| Make | Yamaha | Triumph |
| Model | Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star | Triumph Thunderbird Storm |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM22SH/1 | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle |
| Engine details | - | 270º firing interval |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,854 | 1,699 |
| Power (kw) | 72 | 71.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 7.13 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 167.8 | 156 |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 107.1 |
| Stroke (mm) | 118 | 94.3 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 165.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Toothed Belt |
| Ignition | Digital TCI | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc | Wet. multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | - |
| 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 | Telescopic forks | Showa 47mm forks. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm (Link-type monocross suspension) | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 310 |
| Frame type | - | Tubular steel. Twin spine |
| Front tyre | 130/70-R18 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 190/60-R17 | 200/50-R17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 105 | 95 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 151 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
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| Instruments | - | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,715 | 1,615 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 320 | 308 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.225 | 0.2321 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,580 | 2,340 |
| Overall width (mm) | 935 | 880 |
| Seat height (mm) | 735 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 22 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 4.2 |