2008 Triumph America Specs — Moto
2016 Triumph America
A license Chopper / Cruiser

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2008 Triumph America

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General features

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.

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Triumph America History

America 2016 2016 Triumph America
  • Power 61.0 HP
  • Displacement 865 cc
  • Seat height 690.0 mm
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America 2015 2015 Triumph America
  • Power 61.0 HP
  • Displacement 865 cc
  • Seat height 690.0 mm
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America 2014 2014 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 61.0 HP
  • Displacement 865 cc
  • Seat height 690.0 mm
206.689 ₺
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America 2013 2013 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 61.0 HP
  • Displacement 865 cc
  • Seat height 690.0 mm
189.022 ₺
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America 2012 2012 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 61.0 HP
  • Displacement 865 cc
  • Seat height 690.0 mm
America 2011 2011 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 60.0 HP
  • Displacement 865 cc
  • Seat height 688.0 mm
America 2010 2010 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 61.7 HP
  • Displacement 865 cc
  • Seat height 720.0 mm
America 2009 2009 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 61.7 HP
  • Displacement 865 cc
  • Seat height 720.0 mm
America 2008 2008 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 61.0 HP
  • Displacement 865 cc
  • Seat height 720.0 mm
America 2007 2007 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 55.0 HP
  • Displacement 865 cc
  • Seat height 720.0 mm
America 2006 2006 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 62.0 HP
  • Displacement 790 cc
  • Seat height 720.0 mm
America 2005 2005 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 62.0 HP
  • Displacement 790 cc
  • Seat height 720.0 mm
America 2004 2004 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 61.0 HP
  • Displacement 790 cc
  • Seat height 720.0 mm
America 2003 2003 Triumph America Representative image
  • Power 62.0 HP
  • Displacement 790 cc
  • Seat height 720.0 mm
Triumph America History & Generations Source: Wikipedia
1983

John Bloor bought the name and manufacturing rights from the Official Receiver. The former company's manufacturing plant was outdated and unable to compete against the technology from Japanese manufacturers, so Bloor decided against relaunching the brand immediately. About 14 a week were built at peak production. They were never imported into the United States due to problems with liability insurance.

1985

Triumph purchased a first set of equipment to begin working, in secret, on its new prototype models. By 1987, the company had completed its first engine.

1988

Bloor funded the building of a new factory at a 10-acre (40,000 m2) site in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The first Hinckley Triumphs were produced

1991

. Between £70 million and £100 million was invested into the company between purchasing the brand and breaking even

1993

Together with a move to high pressure casting, reduced engine weight considerably. All painting and plating operations were brought in house As the Hinckley factory benefitted from further investment after the initial success of the range. The result was improved quality and durability of finish, added to the basic engineering integrity of the engine and chassis, made for a long-lasting and robust motorcycle.

1994

Bloor created Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd. At 21:00 on 15 March 2002, as the company was preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Triumph brand, half of the main factory including the assembly area and stores was destroyed by a fire which began at the rear of the facility.

1997

With the release of the T500 range, followed by a light-weight four-cylinder 600 cc sports TT600. The 600 was a major design departure and initially received a poor press: "unpleasant at low revs due to a lethargic and unpredictable throttle response, with anonymous styling".

2000

. At the same time as production capacity increased, Bloor established a new network of export distributors.

2004

. The first 300 Rocket III models were already sold before they were produced, and there was a long waiting list for Rockets into 2005.

2006

By Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, where a wet painting facility and assembly line was established. A third factory was opened

2007

To include high pressure die-casting and machining, and Triumph announced that they were expanding to increase capacity to over 130,000 motorcycles. Triumph Motorcycles (Thailand) Limited is a 100% UK owned company and now employs about 1000 staff.

2009

Were launched, including the official announcement of the parallel twin-cylinder Thunderbird. Triumph's best-selling bike is the 675 cc Street Triple.

2010

They launched the Triumph Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC, dual-sport motorcycles, which uses an 800 cc engine derived from the Street Triple, and is designed to compete directly with the market leading BMW F800GS.

2012

The Tiger 800 was joined by the shaft-driven Triumph Tiger Explorer.

2017

Triumph opened a new £4 million visitor centre, along with a collection of Triumph motorcycles, memorabilia, and a factory tour. In February 2020 it was announced that Triumph would be moving the remainder of large scale motorcycle production, including the Tiger 1200 and Speed Triple production lin… Triumph and Bajaj a Pune based Indian motorcycle and three-wheeler manufacturer announced a partnership; the company also has partnership in KTM and Husqvarna motorcycle. As a result, Bajaj and Triumph would build smaller capacity motorcycle for higher volume developing markets and all the products…

History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.

Triumph America Technical specs

Category Custom / cruiser
Model Triumph America
Year 2008
Color options Pacific Blue/Aegean Blue. Pacific Blue/New England White. Phantom Black
Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Power 61.0 HP (44.5 kW ))
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition Digital
Starter Electric
Lubrication system Wet sump
Gearbox 5-speed
Clutch Wet. multi-plate
Driveline Chain, X-ring

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