Honda VT 125C Shadow (1999-02) vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm (2012)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Honda	Triumph
Model:	VT 125C Shadow	Thunderbird Storm
Years:	1999-02	2012
Engine:	Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval.
Capacity:	124 cc / 7.6 cu-in	1699 cc / 103.7 cub in
Bore x Stroke:	42 x 45 mm	107.1 x 94.3 mm
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Induction:	2x 22mm VP-type	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle
Ignition:	Digital transistorised with electronic advance	Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management
Starting:	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	15 hp / 10.9 kW @ 11000 rpm	73 kW / 98 hp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque:	11 Nm / 8.1 ft.lb @ 9000 rpm	156 Nm / 19.9 kgf-m / 115.4 ft-lb @ 2950rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Toothed belt
Front Suspension:	35mm Telescopic forks	Showa 47mm forks with black lowers
Front Wheel Travel:	110 mm / 4.3 in	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension:	Dual shocks with adjustable preload	Showa black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel:	80 mm / 3.1 in	95 mm / 3.7 in
Front Brakes:	Single 240mm disc	2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes:	130mm drum	Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS
Front Tyre:	100/90-17	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre:	130/90-15	200/50 R17 75W
Dimensions:	Length 2300mm / 90.5 in	Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (Handlebars) Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in (without mirrors)
Wheelbase:	1524 mm / 60.0 in	1615 mm / 63.5 in
Seat Height:	680 mm / 26.8 in	702 mm / 27.6 in
Dry Weight:	145 kg / 319.7 lbs	308 kg / 679 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	14 Litres / 3.8 US gal	22 Litres / 5.8 gal