Triumph BONNEVILLE AMERICA: history, specs, pictures

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Triumph BONNEVILLE AMERICA
Manufacturer
Production 2008
Class Cruiser
Engine
Air-cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 85.9mm x 85.9mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower 61.96 HP (46.2 KW) @ 6800RPM
Torque 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 3500RPM
Fuel System Electronic Injection
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: 41 mm forks
Rear: Chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Brakes Front: Single 310 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear: Single 255 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/90 R18
Rear Tire 170/80 R15
Wheelbase 65.2 inches (1656 mm)
Length 95.2 inches (2418 mm)
Width 37.8 inches (960 mm)
Seat Height 28.31 inches (719 mm)
Weight 225.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph BONNEVILLE AMERICA was a Air-cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Triumph in 2008. Max torque was 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 3500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 61.96 HP (46.2 KW) @ 6800 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 85.9mm bore x 85.9mm 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 110/90 R18 front tire and a 170/80 R15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 310 mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 255 mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm forks while the rear was equipped with a Chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. The wheelbase was 65.2 inches (1656 mm) long.

2008 Triumph BONNEVILLE AMERICA[edit | edit source]

2008 Triumph BONNEVILLE AMERICA 2008 Triumph BONNEVILLE AMERICA

The Bonneville America was introduced in 2003, the America is a cruiser version of the Bonneville retro standard. It gets pullback handlebars, a teardrop gas tank, raked-out front end and a low seat. This bike has a bigger displacement than before as it is now 865 cc and now features appearance enhancing and functional reverse cone mufflers.