Triumph AMERICA: history, specs, pictures

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Triumph AMERICA
Manufacturer
Production 2016
Class Classic
Engine
Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 270 degree firing interval
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 88.9mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower 61.02 HP (45.5 KW) @ 6800RPM
Torque 53.11 ft/lbs (72.0 Nm) @ 3300RPM
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Suspension Front: KYB 41 mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds, 120 mm travel
Rear: KYB chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, 96 mm rear wheel travel
Brakes Front: Single disc 310 mm
Rear: Single disc 285 mm
Front Tire 130/90-16
Rear Tire 170/80 B15
Wheelbase 63.39 inches (1610 mm)
Width 36.18 inches (919 mm)
Seat Height 27.2 inches (691 mm)
Weight 246.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph AMERICA was a Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 270 degree firing interval Classic motorcycle produced by Triumph in 2016. Max torque was 53.11 ft/lbs (72.0 Nm) @ 3300 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 61.02 HP (45.5 KW) @ 6800 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 865.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 170/80 B15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 310 mm in the front and a Single disc 285 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a KYB 41 mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds, 120 mm travel while the rear was equipped with a KYB chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, 96 mm rear wheel travel. The wheelbase was 63.39 inches (1610 mm) long.

2016 Triumph AMERICA[edit | edit source]

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The Triumph America is a classic cruiser build for 2016. A classic, 865 cc, parallel-twin mill greets the eye with its typical British flair, and for me, it’s really the most Triumph-like feature on the whole bike