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2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm First Ride Photo Gallery

The 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm has a new look to its front end thanks to the switch to dual headlights, the addition of a tall riser and swapping out to drag-style bars.

We head to the Sonoran Desert for a first ride on the 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm whose Parallel Twin engine receives a boost courtesy of a big bore kit to go along with its new blacked-out treatment.

How do you want your 2011 Thunderbird Storm - in black or matte black?

Triumph brought its Speedmaster, America, Rocket III Roadster and Thunderbird Storm to Scottsdale, Arizona for its official press launch.

The desert is no place you want to get stranded. Fortunately, the Thunderbird Storm has a big 5.8-gallon tank which provides good range.

The Thunderbird Storm features drag-style bars and a tank-mounted console with an analog speedo and tach to go along with a digital fuel gauge display.

We thought we were out in the middle of the desert, but the local saguaro and jackrabbits must have complained to the sheriff about us.

Five-spoke wheels wrapped in Metzeler Marathons lead the way on the 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm.

A 27.5-inch seat height keeps the T-Bird Storm’s center of gravity nice and low and contributes to its planted feel when it’s time to lean into turns.

New drag-style bars, a hopped-up engine and blacked-out features instill more attitude into the 2011 Thunderbird Storm.

Dump the clutch on the Thunderbird Storm at around 2500 rpm and you'd better be holding on tight because this bike will light it up.

A 200mm-wide Metzeler Marathon beefs up the back side without sacrificing the Storm's handling.

The new drag-style bars are spread wide and are easily within a rider's reach.

The Thunderbird Storm sports the same dual headlight set-up as the Rocket III and Speed Triple.

The big bore kit on the 2011 Thunderbird Storm bumps up power numbers to a claimed 97 hp @ 5200 rpm and 115 lb-ft of torque @ 2950.

The 2011 Triumph Thunderbird has a lively engine, smooth-shifting transmission, a stable chassis and solid brakes that will easily propel you down the road less traveled.