Triumph Adventure 900 (1998-99)

The Triumph Adventure 900 is a 1998-99 motorcycle with a 885 cc four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine, liquid-cooled with 10.0:1 compression ratio, 3 x 36 mm Mikuni carburetors, and TCI ignition that can produce 51 kW/70 hp at 8000 rpm and 72 Nm/53.1 ft. lbs at 4800 rpm max torque. It has a 6-speed transmission with a final drive chain and a two-piston 320 mm disc brake in front and a single 285 mm disc brake at the rear. The Adventure 900 comes with a front suspension of 43 mm Kayaba telescopic fork and rear suspension of a monoshock adjustable preload with wire spoked wheels and Avon tyres (110/80-18 front and 160/80-16 rear) for better traction. It has a wheelbase of 1580 mm/62.2 in and a seat height of 750 mm/29.5 in, with a dry weight of 220 kg/496 lbs and a wet weight of 233 kg/513.6 lbs, suitable for on-road and off-road tours. Additionally, the Adventure 900 can consume 6.3 L/100 km average fuel capacity, has a top speed of 191.5 km/h/119 mph, can reach 60 km/h-0 brake at 14.6 m/47.9 ft and 100 km/h-0 brake at 42.7 m/140.1 ft with 13.4 sec standing 1/4 mile record. According to Carole Nash review, the Triumph Adventure 900 is a versatile, comfortable bike that handles well both on road and off-road, with little vibration and an engine that allows easy overtaking.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Adventure 900

Year: 1998 – 99


Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 885 cc / 54.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 65 mm
Cooling System: Liquid-cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: 3 x 36 mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 51 kW / 70 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Power (rear tyre): 50.3 kW / 67.5 hp @7300 rpm
Max Torque: 72 Nm / 53.1 ft. lbs @ 4800 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm Kayaba telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Monoshock adjustable preload.

Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel: 2.50 x 18, wire spokes
Rear Wheel: 3.50 x 16, wire spokes
Front Tyre: 110/80-18 Avon AM27
Rear Tyre: 160/80-16 Avon RL30
Wheelbase: 1580 mm / 62.2 in
Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight: 220 kg / 496 lbs
Wet Weight: 233 kg / 513.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.3 L/100 km / 15.8 km/l / 37.2 US mpg / 44.6 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 14.6 m / 47.9 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 42.7 m / 140.1 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.4 sec / 159.2 km/h / 98.9 mph
Top Speed: 191.5 km/h / 119 mph
Review: Carole Nash

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