TRIUMPH America (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph America, a machine that debuted in 2002 without any significant changes whatsoever, except for color modifications.

In addition to the Jet Black and Goodwood Green with Silver, the maker introduced a new color for the 2005 model. The bike was dressed in a unique two-tone Mulberry Red with Graphite.

In the visual department, everything remained unchanged, packing the same standard features, such as a round headlight, chromed round mirrors, a two-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built on a tubular steel cradle frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front, offering 120 mm wheel travel and twin side-mounted shocks on the rear, offering 105 mm of wheel travel.

As for the braking power, the bike relied on a 310 mm discs with a dual-piston Nissin caliper on the front wheel and a 255 mm disc with a two-piston Nissin caliper on the rear, providing optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the bike had installed underneath its fuel tank a 790cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 62 hp at 7,400 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch, spinning the rear wheel through a final X-ring chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 179 kph (111 mph).