Triumph America (865)


TypeCruiser
Production2007-2018
PredecessorTriumph America (790)

History

Triumph America (865) (2007-2010)
Triumph America (865) (2011-2018)
Triumph America Classic Touring* (865) (2011)

* For US only

Triumph America LT (865) (2014-2018)

Specifications

ENGINE
Engine (type)Air-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement2-cylinders in-line, 270°
Bore & Stroke90,0 x 68,0 mm
Displacement865 cm³ (52,8 cu. in)
Compression ratio9.2:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power54,0 hp (39,7 kW) / 6750 rpm1 – carbureted
62,0 hp (45,6 kW) / 6800 rpm2 – fuel-injected (to 2010)
61,0 hp (44,9 kW) / 6800 rpm3 – fuel-injected (from 2010)
Max. torque69,0 Nm (7,1 kg*m) / 4800 rpm4 – carbureted
74,0 Nm (7,6 kg*m) / 3300 rpm5 – fuel-injected (to 2010)
72,0 Nm (7,4 kg*m) / 3300 rpm6 – fuel-injected (from 2010)
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)5,3 sec.7
Top speed157 km/h (97,5 mph) 8
Fuel system (type)Carburetor, 2x Keihin CVK36 – America 865 (to 2008)
Fuel Injection – America 865 (from 2008)
Fuel economy / consumption4,9 l / 100 km (48 mpg) – City
4,0 l / 100 km (59 mpg) – Highway
9
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchWet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission5-speed
Final driveChain
Gear ratio
I
II
III
IV
V
2.733
1.947
1.545
1.291
1.074
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular steel cradle
Front suspension, travel41 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in – America 865 (to 2011)
41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm / 4,7 in – America 865 (from 2011)
Rear suspension, travelSwingarm with twin-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 96 mm / 3,8 in
Front tire size110/90-18 – America 865 (to 2011)
130/90-16 – America 865 (from 2011)
Rear tire size170/80-15
Front brakeSingle disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity16,6 l / 4,38 US gal. – America 865 (to 2008)
19,3 l / 5,10 US gal. – America 865 (from 2008)
Low level warning lamp
Fuel typeUnleaded 95 RON (US 89 CLC/AKI)
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemDigital Transistorized
Alternator12V-324W – America 865 (carbureted)
Battery12V-10Ah – America 865 (carbureted)
DIMENSIONS
Overall length2420 mm / 95,3 in
Overall width960 mm / 37,8 in – America 865 (to 2011)
821 mm / 32,3 in – America 865 (from 2011)
Overall height1170 mm / 46,0 in – America 865 (to 2011)
1141 mm / 44,9 in – America 865 (from 2011, without mirrors)
1480 mm / 58,3 in – America LT 865 (without mirrors)
Seat height720 mm / 28,3 in – America 865 (to 2011)
690 mm / 28,1 in – America 865 (from 2011)
Wheelbase1655 mm / 65,2 in – America 865 (to 2011)
1610 mm / 63,3 in – America 865 (from 2011)
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight250 kg / 550 lbs
270 kg / 595 lbs – America LT

Images

Triumph America (865) (2007-2010)
Triumph America (865) (2011-2018)
Triumph America LT (865) (2014-2018)

Videos

2009 Triumph America (865)
2014 Triumph America (865)
2016 Triumph America LT (865)

References

  1. Brochure “Motorcycles Triumph, 2007 model year”, Maximum Power
  2. Brochures “Motorcycles Triumph, 2008-2009 model years”, Maximum Power
  3. Brochures “Motorcycles Triumph, 2010-2018 model years”, Maximum Power
  4. Brochure “Motorcycles Triumph, 2007 model year”, Maximum Torque
  5. Brochures “Motorcycles Triumph, 2008-2009 model years”, Maximum Torque
  6. Brochures “Motorcycles Triumph, 2010-2018 model years”, Maximum Torque
  7. Motoprofi.com | Triumph America 865 (2009), 0-60 mph
  8. Canadian Bike Magazine | Triumph America 865 (2008), Top Speed
  9. Totalmotorcycle.com | Triumph America 865 (2013), Fuel Efficiency