Triumph Adventure 900 LE (1998)

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The Triumph Adventure 900 Limited Edition motorcycle was produced in 1998 with only 50 units made. It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 885cc. The compression ratio is 10.0:1 and it uses 3 x 36 mm Mikuni carburetors and TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) for ignition. The bike produces a max power of 51 kW / 70 hp @ 8000 rpm and a max torque of 72 Nm / 53.1 ft. lbs @ 4800 rpm. It has a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front and rear suspension uses Kayaba telescopic forks and a monoshock adjustable preload, respectively. The front brakes consist of 2 x 320 mm discs and 2 piston calipers while the rear brake has a single 285 mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The Adventure 900 LE has Avon AM27 and RL30 tyres with wire-spoked wheels. Other features include a wheelbase of 1580mm, seat height of 750mm, dry weight of 220kg / 496lbs, and a fuel capacity of 15 litres / 4 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 191.5 km/h / 119 mph and has a standing 1/4 mile of 13.4 sec / 159.2 km/h / 98.9 mph. Reviews of the Triumph Adventure 900 LE by Carole Nash have been generally positive.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Adventure 900 Limited Edition

Year: 1998


Production: 50 Units
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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