Triumph America LT (2017-18)

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The Triumph America LT motorcycle was produced from 2017 to 2018, and features a 865 cc, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 52.8 cubic inches. It has a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and uses multipoint sequential fuel injection with SAI for induction. The bike also features stainless steel twin-walled headers and twin chromed silencers for exhaust, as well as digital ignition and electric starting.

The Triumph America LT has a maximum power of 61 horsepower at 6800 rpm, with a maximum torque of 72 Nm at 3300 rpm. It has a wet multi plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a final chain drive. The frame is made of tubular steel cradle, with a swing arm that is twin-sided and tubular steel. The front suspension has 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and a 120mm travel, while the rear suspension features Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload and a 96mm travel.

The front brakes consist of a single 310mm disc with Nissin 2 piston floating caliper, and the rear brakes are a single 285mm disc with Nissin 2 piston floating caliper. The wheels are cast aluminum alloy, 12 spoke, with a 16 x 3.0 inch front wheel and a 15 x 4.0 inch rear wheel. The front tire is 130/90-16, and the rear is 170/80 B15.

The Triumph America LT has a rake of 33.3 degrees and a trail of 143mm. Its dimensions are 2387mm in length, 920mm in width at the handlebars, and 1480mm in height with the screen. The wheelbase measures 1610mm, and the seat height is 690mm. The bike has a wet weight of 270kg and a fuel capacity of 19.3 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph America LT

Year: 2017 – 18


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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