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TRIUMPH Adventurer Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 7
First production year: 1996
TRIUMPH Adventurer 900 photo gallery

The Triumph Adventurer 900 was a cruiser-looking machine made by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England. It continued production until 2001 with several upgrades and modifications.

The bike's name came from the 1970s 500cc parallel-twin trail bike, and the engine was the same unit as on the Triumph Thunderbird. Besides the engine, the bike also shared the same steel frame, front fork, rear shock absorber, brakes, and wheels with the Thunderbird.

Compared to the Thunderbird, the Adventurer model had a raised handlebar and a single seat. It also packed several prominent features, including the large rear fender, chrome-plated engine and covers, and two megaphone-style silencers.

In 2001, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Adventurer 900, a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 1996 and dropped from production in 2001. The 2001 model packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model.

It had standard features, such as a large headlight on the front, a large radiator, a one-piece dual seat, a three-into-two exhaust system with a megaphone-shaped silencer on each side, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 2001 Triumph Adventurer 900 had installed underneath its fuel tank an 885cc four-stroke liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine with three Mikuni carburetors in charge, boasting 69 hp at 8,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 4,800 rpm.

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TRIUMPH Adventurer 900 photo gallery

The Triumph Adventurer 900 was a cruiser-looking machine manufactured in 1996 by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England. The bike continued production until 2001 with several minor upgrades and improvements.

The bike took its name from the 1970s 500cc parallel-twin trail bike and packed the same engine as the Triumph Thunderbird. Besides the engine, the Adventurer also packed the same steel frame, front fork, rear shock, break, and wheels as the Thunderbird model.

In 2000, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Adventurer 900, a cruiser motorcycle in its fifth year of production that brought to the table only a new color in the form of Jet Black with Lucifer Orange eyebrow infills.

Besides that, the 2000 machine was identical to the previous model, packing the same visual, performance, and technical specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The bike packed standard features, such as a large round headlight, a one-piece dual seat, a chromed engine with chromed covers, a dual exhaust system with megaphone-shaped silencers, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 2000 Triumph Adventurer 900 had installed between the wheels an 885cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by three Mikuni carburetors, delivering an output power of 69 hp at 8,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 4,800 rpm.

As for stopping power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs tied to dual-piston calipers on the front and a 285 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.

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TRIUMPH Adventurer 900 photo gallery

In 1999, the British motorcycle maker released the Triumph Adventurer 900, a cruiser-looking machine that debuted in 1996 at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England. The bike took its name from the 1970s 500cc parallel-twin trial bike.

Over its production time, the bike was unchanged and packed the same visual, technical, and performance specifications as the first model, without any significant modifications whatsoever.

In the visual department, the bike was equipped with a large round headlight, a large radiator, a one-piece dual seat, a three-into-two exhaust system with megaphone-shaped silencers, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame with a 43 mm telescopic fork on the front and a single shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

In the braking department, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs coupled to two-piston calipers on the front and a 285 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, delivering optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 1999 Triumph Adventurer 900 had installed underneath its fuel tank an 885cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with three Mikuni carburetors in charge, delivering 69 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 4,800 rpm.

With a dry weight of 220 kg (496 lbs) and a six-speed manual transmission with a final chain drive, the machine reached a top speed of 192 kph (119 mph).

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TRIUMPH Adventurer 900 Limited Edition photo gallery

In 1996, the British motorcycle manufacturer released into the motorcycling world the Triumph Adventurer 900. The bike was made at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England, and borrowed its name from the 1970s 500cc parallel-twin trial bike.

The machine packed the same 885cc engine as the Triumph Thunderbird 900 and other parts, like the steel frame, front fork, rear shock absorber, brakes, and wheels. It featured some differences, including a raised handlebar and a single seat.

It also had several prominent features, such as the large rear fender, a chrome-plated engine and covers, and two megaphone-shaped exhaust silencers. In addition, the Triumph Adventurer 900 was the best-selling machine in Thriumph's lineup.

In 1998, the British motorcycle maker introduced the Triumph Adventurer 900 Limited Edition, a cruiser-looking machine dedicated to Triumph enthusiasts. The bike was made in 50 units, and every machine packed an engraved chrome cover on the left side that stated: Limited Edition Nr. X/50.

In the appearance department, the limited edition machine had the same looks but with additional accessories, such as a rear luggage rack, pannier mounting brackets, tank pads, and a fork bag.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 1998 Triumph Adventurer 900 Limited Edition had installed an 885cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by three Mikuni carburetors, delivering an output power of 69 hp at 8,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 4,800 rpm.

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TRIUMPH Adventurer 900 photo gallery

In 1998, the Brits released the Triumph Adventurer 900, a cruiser-looking machine that debuted in 1996 at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England. The bike continued production until 2001 without any significant modifications.

The 1998 machine was in its third year of production and packed the same performance, visual, and technical specifications as previous models. In addition, the bike packed the same engine as the Thunderbird 900 as well as the frame, front fork, rear shock, wheels, and brakes.

The Adventurer model was one of the best-selling bikes in the Triumph line-up. Some notable features were represented by the large rear fender, extra chromed engine and covers, and the megaphone-shaped mufflers.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 1998 Triumph Adventurer had installed an 855cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with three Mikuni carburetors in charge, boasting 69 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 4,800 rpm.

The bike's power was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a final chain drive that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 192 kph (119 mph).

The bike was built around a steel frame with a 43 mm telescopic fork and two 320 mm discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front and a single shock with a285 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper on the rear, delivering optimum handling and stopping power.

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TRIUMPH Adventurer 900 photo gallery

In 1997, the British motorcycle manufacturer released the Triumph Adventurer 900, a two-wheeler made by Triumph at the Hinckley Factory in Leicestershire, England 1996. The bike was manufactured from 1996 to 2001.

Its name was taken from a 1970s 500cc parallel-twin trail bike and packed the same 885cc engine as the Triumph Thunderbird 900 but also other components, like the frame, front fork, rear shock absorber, brakes, and wheels.

In addition, the Adventurer model had a raised handlebar and a single seat compared to the Thunderbird. The large rear fender, chrome-plated engine, cam cover, radiator cover, and megaphone-shaped silencers represented the most notable features.

The bike packed standard features, such as a large round headlight, a large radiator, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system, a side stand, lots of chromed elements in the engine area, and wire-spoke wheels.

The 1997 Triumph Adventurer 900 had its heartbeat set by an 885cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by three Mikuni carburetors, delivering an output power of 69 hp at 8,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 4,800 rpm.

With a dry weight of 233 kg (514 lbs) and a six-speed manual transmission with a final chain drive, the cruiser-looking machine reached a top speed of 192 kph (119 mph).

From top speed to a complete stop, the bike relied on two 320 mm discs with a two-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 285 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering strong braking performance.

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TRIUMPH Adventurer 900 photo gallery

The Triumph Adventurer 900 was a motorcycle that debuted in 1996 at the Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England. The bike's name came from a 500cc parallel-twin trail machine of the 1970s.

In 1996, the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the Triumph Adventurer 900, a motorcycle that packed the same 885cc engine as the Triumph Thunderbird 900 but also other components.

In addition, the Adventurer model shared the steel frame, front forks, rear shock absorber, wheels, and brakes with the Thunderbird 900. Compared to the Thunderbird model, the Adventurer had a more raised handlebar and a single seat.

Some notable features included the sizeable rear fender, several chromed-plated engine covers, and the exhaust system with its megaphone-shaped silencers. Also, the Triumph Adventurer 900 was one of the biggest-selling machines in the Triumph range.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was equipped with a round headlight, a one-piece dual seat, a three-into-two exhaust system with a muffler on each side, a chromed engine, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

As for the performance figures, the 1996 Triumph Adventurer 900 had installed underneath its fuel tank an 885cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by three Mikuni carburetors, delivering 69 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 4,800 rpm.

The bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs tied to dual-piston calipers on the front and a 285 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear, offering strong braking performance.

full description and technical specifications