2008 Triumph America

Triumph America 2008


2008 Triumph America specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Triumph's profilation of this bike
The Triumph America mixes classic British engineering with style straight from the US highways, with wide bars, forward set pegs and relaxed, parallel twin power.

General information
Model Triumph America
Year 2008
Category Custom / cruiser
Rating 3.7  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 865.0 ccm (52.78 cubic inches)
Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Power 61.0 HP (44.5 kW))
Torque 74.0 Nm (7.5 kgf-m or 54.6 ft.lbs) @ 3300 RPM
Compression 9.2:1
Bore x stroke 90.0 x 68.0 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital 
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet. multi-plate
Driveline Chain, X-ring
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Tubular steel cradle
Rake (fork angle) 33.3°
Trail 153 mm (6.0 inches)
Front suspension Kayaba 41mm forks 130mm travel
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front tire 110/90-18
Rear tire 170/80-15
Front brakes Single disc. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 285 mm (11.2 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 226.0 kg (498.2 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 250.0 kg (551.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2699 HP/kg
Seat height 720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1170 mm (46.1 inches)
Overall length 2420 mm (95.3 inches)
Overall width 960 mm (37.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1655 mm (65.2 inches)
Fuel capacity 19.30 litres (5.10 US gallons)
Oil capacity 4.50 litres (4.76 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Pacific Blue/Aegean Blue. Pacific Blue/New England White. Phantom Black
Starter Electric
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