TRIUMPH America (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2011, the British motorcycle maker released the Triumph America, a cruiser motorcycle that received a significant update, taking a more classic theme. The bike was restyled and offered enhanced ergonomics, placing the rider closer to the controls.

The 2011 motorcycle featured 16-inch front and 15-inch rear wheels with high-wall tires that complemented the profoundly valanced front mudguard. It also packed a pulled-back handlebar and feet-forward controls for a more traditional look and a laid-back riding experience.

The bike was available in Metallic Phantom Black or a two-tone Eclipse Blue with a Crystal White color scheme, giving it a timeless appeal, further enhanced by high-quality chrome-plated elements.

In the aesthetic department, the bike packed standard features, such as a round headlight, a single instrument panel with a bullet-shaped chromed housing, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system, and 12-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2011 Triumph America had installed in plain sight an 865cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 61 hp at 6,800 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 3,300 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.

As for the braking performance, the bike relied on a 310 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 285 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.