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

In 2016, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph America LT, a cruiser motorcycle identical to the base model but with additional touring accessories that enhanced its touring capabilities.

Compared to the Standard model, the LT version was equipped with a large detachable windscreen for better wind protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort, and side-mounted leather panniers for extra storage.

The Triumph America was a cruiser machine made by the British company in 2002, designed and manufactured at the Hinckley Factory in Leicestershire, England. The bike was based on the standard Bonneville America and delivered a very different riding experience.

The 2016 America LT had standard features, such as a large round headlight on the front, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and 12-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2016 Triumph America LT had installed underneath its fuel tank an 865cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, offering 61 hp at 6,800 rpm and 72 NM (53 lb-ft) torque at 3,300 rpm.

The bike was built on a tubular steel frame with a 41 mm Kayaba telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted Kayaba shock absorbers on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

The 2016 machine was available in Phantom Black and Morello Red color schemes and was offered in 2016 at an MSRP of $9,800.