Built around Triumph's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2016 Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm features a 1699 cc (103.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 5,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 156 Nm (115.1 lb-ft) at 2,950 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 57.7 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (2,950 rpm) and peak power (5,200 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Thunderbird Nightstorm measures 339 kg (747 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.46 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 700 mm (27.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,615 mm (63.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2015 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
57.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.29 HP/kg (3.46 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,950–5,200 rpm
Standover Height
700 mm (27.6 in)
Engine
Displacement1699.0 ccm (103.67 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine Details270º firing interval
Power98.0 HP (71.5 kW)) @ 5200 RPM
Torque156.0 Nm (15.9 kgf-m or 115.1 ft.lbs) @ 2950 RPM
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