TRIUMPH America (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Triumph Bonneville America was a cruiser-style machine made by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd in Hinckley Leicestershire, England. Compared to the standard Bonneville, the Triumph America model had an extended wheelbase and a very different ride.

In addition, the Triumph America model had a lowered saddle, an increased rake angle, a smaller 18-inch wheel with the brake disc borrowed from the standard Bonneville, a smaller 15-inch rear wheel with a larger brake disc, and a larger fuel tank.

In the aesthetic department, the bike had standard features, such as a large round headlight, a two-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was also available with various accessories, including an integrated alarm system, a summer screen, a Roadster windscreen, a fabric and leather pannier kit, a higher comfort pillion seat, and many more.

The bike was built on a tubular steel cradle frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and two adjustable side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear with 96 mm wheel travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the performance department, the 2002 Triumph America had installed underneath its fuel tank a 790cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine fed by two carburetors, boasting 61 hp with maximum strength at 7,400 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.