Updates
for 2008:
• Fuel injection
• New fuel tank
• New 2008 colour: Pacific Blue/Aegean
BRITISH ENGINEERED STYLE
The Triumph America mixes classic British engineering
with style straight from the USA highways, with its
wide bars, forward set pegs and relaxed, parallel twin
power.
Using the iconic Triumph Bonneville
as a base, the America builds on a fantastic package.
Its 865cc, air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin cylinder
engine shares its basic architecture with the Bonnie,
but the 270º firing angle provides a loping exhaust
note and smooth power
delivery that’s big on easy-going drive and full
of character. The engine has been updated for 2008,
swapping carburettors for a fuel injection system. The
fuel injected engine ensures
the America is up to speed with the forthcoming Euro
3 emissions legislation. As well as being environmentally
friendly, the fuel injected engine is easier to fire
up from a cold start and runs more smoothly. The styling
of the America remains uncompromised as the fuel injectors
have been cleverly concealed by throttle bodies designed
to look like carburettors.
The engine fires out through a pair
of deep-chrome reverse silencers, spinning the cast
15 inch rear rims crowned with a fat, 170/80-section
rear tyre through a five-speed gearbox.
The polished telescopic forks add substance and a solid
look to the America’s raked front end, enhanced
by the 18 inch cast front wheel with its 110/90 tyre.
The twin-piston calipers
and front and rear disc brakes take care of stopping
duties.
The America is a true cruising bike
built to cover ground and is a great place to start
a motorcycling career. Both new and experienced riders
will appreciate the sure-footed ability
of the chassis and the confidence-inspiring handling.
The riding position is relaxed for both rider and pillion
and offers a supremely comfortable ride, thanks to the
large, low 28 inch
seat, forward set pegs and raked handlebars.
The America is made to be admired
with its slab-style top yoke and chromed shock absorbers
giving it the very essence of cruiser chic. But the
America also offers something a
little different; a sense of its own style and heritage
that allows it to stand out from the rest of the clone-like
cruiser market. Above the redesigned teardrop shaped
19.3 litre (4.3 gal)
fuel tank sits a deep-chromed instrument console and
matching classic style Triumph tank badges.
A brand new colour option, Pacific
Blue and Aegean with a gold hand painted coach line,
joins the existing Pacific Blue and New England White
with a gold coach line colour option
and the Phantom Black colour option.
Freedom and individuality define
the essence of cruising and the America encapsulates
both.
The simple addition of genuine Triumph accessories designed
specifically for the America, such as luggage options
or chrome parts, allows the rider to further personalise
their bike
and mark out their personal identity.
The need to explore lies deep within
the human soul. As the open road beckons, the America
is just waiting to be ridden providing an enjoyable
passport to two-wheeled freedom.
Colour Options:
Phantom Black
Pacific Blue/New England White with a gold coach line
Pacific Blue/Aegean with a gold coach line.
Specifications:
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