With a base price of $8,299 the Triumph America is a pretty affordable big cruiser that demands respect and inspires confidence. In terms of style, the Triumph America features chromed and polished instruments, headlight bowl, shrouded front forks, twin rear shocks and engine covers.

The bike rides on raked out forks and twin rear shocks a combination that offers a perfect mix between comfort and agile handling. You also get a pair of cast aluminium wheels that measure 16 and 15 inches front and rear and are shod in deep sidewall tyres.

At the heart of this “British gentleman” you’ll find an 865cc, air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin engine that cranks out 61PS at 6800 rpm and 72 Nm of torque at 3300 rpm. The unit is mated to a five speed transmission which delivers an average fuel consumption of 55.5mpg.

Hit the jump for more information on the 2014 Triumph America.

2014 Triumph America

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2014 Triumph America
  • Engine/Motor: Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 270º firing interval
  • Horsepower: 61
  • Torque: 53
  • Transmission: 5-speed
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Overview

This bike isn’t just built to look a certain way, it’s built to feel a certain way.

The America is engineered around a unique engine so you get a truly authentic ride. One that connects you to Triumph’s long and rich cruiser heritage.

Triumph are talking about its distinctive, air-cooled parallel-twin that gives you the riding experience you expect from this class but with a very individual British flavour.

Taking classic cruiser appeal and blending it with Triumph reliability and everyday practicality.

2014 Triumph America Features and Benefits:

Styling:

The Look

Pure cruiser with a British twist. With its eye-catching chromed and polished instruments, headlight bowl, shrouded front forks, twin rear shocks and engine covers. From the moment you see the America, and every second you ride, it feels every bit as authentic as it looks.

Engine

Triumph has drawn from Triumph heritage and set Triumph unique British 865cc vertical twin at the heart of the long, low and sleek frame. Proud and upright, it not only looks the part, it breathes through carefully shaped, deep chrome exhausts to create a noise that connects you to the ride.

Engine:

Performance

Built to be ridden, not just to look good. The America’s 865cc parallel-twin puts out a healthy 61PS with strong torque at low revs, peaking at 72Nm at just 3300rpm. Ideal for urban cruising at low revs but with enough muscle for serious long distances at motorway speeds, even with a passenger or luggage on board.

This vertical twin is a true original. Drawing on Triumph heritage from fifties and sixties parallel twins and coupling that with modern technology and build standards, the engine in the America has a laid-back riding character that’s unique to the cruiser world.

Configuration

Straight away people notice the America’s unmistakably British style. Its pair of cylinders stand upright and proud and make a powerful statement. And, being air-cooled there’s no radiator to spoil the view.

Feel

An engine like this is about more than just the numbers. It’s about the way it feels.

It responds to the throttle obediently, allowing you to accelerate confidently. And Triumph has carefully modulated its vibration levels to allow you to connect with the ride without it becoming intrusive on long trips. Then there’s the off-beat 270-degree firing interval and mellow soundtrack that gives substance to the America’s cruiser styling for a bike that sounds, looks and, above all, feels amazing.

Chassis:

Suspension

With forks raked out at a shallow angle and feature polished shrouding and silver legs that match the chrome springs and covers of the laid-down, twin rear shocks. The America’s suspension works hard to provide laid-back comfort and road feedback in true cruiser style.

Handling

Long, low and stable like a cruiser should be.

Everything about the America’s chassis is focussed on balance and Triumph has matched each component carefully to maintain that steady, intuitive feel.

As a result, it’s agile enough for an exciting ride when the road gets interesting and is more capable through the corners than most of its rivals.

It’s so well-balanced that it is ideal for inexperienced riders as well as a satisfying cruise for those with a lot of miles behind them.

Brakes

Never too sharp or intimidating, braking is looked after by single discs front and rear to provide plenty of stopping force, whilst maintaining the overall balance of the chassis so every moment of your ride is confident and controlled.

Wheels and Tyres

The cast aluminium wheels are small in diameter. 16 and 15 inches front and rear and fitted with chunky, deep sidewall tyres for a classic cruiser look and a more comfortable cushioned ride.

Seat Height

A seat height of just 690mm makes the America easy to control when gliding through traffic or parking. In fact, the set-up suits many riders that find other bikes too tall. Whatever your height though, easy positioning of the bars, seat and footrests means you’ll quickly find your most relaxed and comfortable cruising posture.

Riding Position

As a pure unadulterated cruiser, your riding position should be upright, laid back and spacious. But never at the expense of comfort and sheer riding pleasure. So the America’s bars hang high and wide but are also pulled back so that the controls are closer to you. And Triumph has set the footrests far enough forward for comfort, without being too much of a stretch. Putting you in firm, confident control of your bike during busy urban riding or long-distance travel.

Warranty and Service:

Overview

Triumph confidence provides you with a two-year unlimited mileage warranty on your new Triumph and Genuine Accessories. Alongside the knowledge that Triumph give you a 12 month unlimited mileage warranty on replacement parts.

The America carries 6,000 mile (10,000km) service intervals.

Specifications

Engine type

Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 270º firing interval

Capacity

865cc

Bore

90mm

Stroke

68mm

Fuel system

Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI

Exhaust

Stainless steel twin-walled headers, twin chromed silencers

Final drive

X ring chain

Clutch

Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox

5-speed

Oil capacity

1.2 US Gallon

Frame

Tubular steel cradle

Swingarm

Twin-sided, tubular steel

Front Wheels

Cast aluminium alloy 12-spoke 16 x 3.0in

Rear Wheels

Cast aluminium alloy 12-spoke 16 x 4.0in

Front Tires

130/90 R16

Rear Tires

170/80 B15

Front Suspension

KYB 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and painted lowers, 120mm travel

Rear Suspension

KYB chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, 96mm rear wheel travel

Brakes front

Single 310mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper

Brakes rear

Single 285mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper

Instrument display and functions

Analogue speedometer with odometer and trip information

Length

2387mm

Width handlebars

920

Height without mirror

1175mm

Seat height

690mm

Wheelbase

1610mm

Rake

33º

Trail

143mm

Tank capacity

5.1us gallon

Wet weight

250 kilo

Max power ec

61PS @ 6800

Max torque ec

72 NM @ 3300

Fuel consumption urban

48us mpg

Fuel consumption 56mph/90kph

59us mpg

Fuel consumption 75mph/120kph

55.5mpg

Colors

Phantom Black, Cinder Red/Morello Red

Base price

$8,299


|