TRIUMPH America (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Triumph America was a cruising machine made by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England. Over its production period, the bike benefited from a displacement increase, the addition of a fuel injection system, and several cosmetic modifications.

In 2016, The British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph America, the most accessible and user-friendly motorcycle in Triumph's range, delivering an authentic cruising experience.

The bike's appearance remained essentially unchanged over its production time, packing standard features, such as a round headlight on the front, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system, and 12-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike was also available with many Genuine Triumph Accessories, including a large detachable windscreen for better wind protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort, and side-mounted leather panniers for more storage.

The bike was built around a tubular steel cradle frame with a 41 mm telescopic Kayaba fork with 120 mm wheel travel on the front and twin side-mounted Kayaba shock absorbers with 96 mm wheel travel on the rear, providing excellent handling capabilities.

As for the power figures, the 2016 Triumph America had installed underneath its fuel tank an 865cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 61 hp with maximum strength at 6,800 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 3,300 rpm.