Triumph America LT (2015-16)

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The Triumph America LT is a motorcycle produced in 2015-2016 and has a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 865cc. The engine has a 360-degree firing interval and runs on air-cooling with a lubrication system of wet sump. The maximum power output of the Triumph America LT is 45.5 kW/61 hp at 6800 rpm with a maximum torque of 72 Nm at 3300 rpm. This motorcycle has a wet multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission, with a chain X-ring final drive. Its tubular steel cradle frame is fitted with Kayaba telescopic forks for the front suspension and chrome spring twin shocks for the rear suspension, both featuring adjustable preloads. The front and rear brakes are single 310 mm/disc and 285 mm/disc, respectively, with Nissin two-piston floating calipers. The Triumph America LT rides on cast aluminum alloys, twelve-spoke wheels with 16×3 inch and 15×4 inch dimensions respectively, and is equipped with 130/90-16 in the front tire and 170/80 B15 in the rear tire. The rake of the motorcycle measures 33.3 degrees with a trail of 143mm. Its dimensions are 2387mm in length, 920mm in width at the handlebars, and 1480mm in height with a screen. The wheelbase measures 1610mm and has a seat height of 690mm. The motorcycle weighs 270kg when wet and has a fuel capacity of 19.3 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph America LT

Year: 2015 – 16


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 360 degrees firing interval
Capacity: 865 cc / 52.8 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 90 x 68 mm
Cooling System: Air-cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Induction: Multipoint Sequential Fuel injection with SAI
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15W/50
Oil Capacity: 4.5 L / 1.2 US gal / 1.0 Imp gal
Exhaust: Stainless steel twin-walled headers, twin chromed silencers
Induction: Twin carburettors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 45.5 kW / 61 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: 72 Nm / 7.34 kgf-m / 53.1 ft-lb @ 3300 rpm

Clutch: Wet multi plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, X-ring
Frame: Tubular steel cradle, swing arm: twin-sided, tubular steel
Front Suspension: 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks, polished stainless steel shrouds
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 96 mm / 3.8 in
Front Brakes: Single 310 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 285 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper
Wheels Front: Cast aluminum alloy, 12 spoke, 16 x 3.0 inch
Wheels Rear: Cast aluminum alloy, 12 spoke, 15 x 4.0 inch
Front Tyre: 130/90 – 16
Rear Tyre: 170/80 B15
Rake: 33.3 degrees
Trail: 143 mm / 5.6 in
Dimensions: Length 2387 mm / 94.0 in Width 920 mm / 36.2 in (at handlebars) Height 1480 mm / 58.3 in (with screen)
Wheelbase: 1610 mm / 63.4 in
Seat Height: 690 mm / 27.2 in
Wet Weight: 270 kg / 595 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 19.3 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal

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