Triumph vs Triumph 2005 vs 2005 America vs America

2004 Kawasaki
Concours™
Good decision
December 20, 2005

2002 Kawasaki
Ninja ZZ-R1200
A great bike
December 20, 2005

Additional Rider Reviews

2005 Triumph America

(click for more detail)

Select models

(click for more detail)

for comparison

Specs

Features

GENERAL INFORMATION	America	America
Manufacturer	Triumph	Triumph

Model Year	2005	2005

Model	America	America

M.S.R.P.	$7,899.00	$7,899.00

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

Displacement	790 cc	790 cc

Bore x Stroke	86 x 68 mm	86 x 68 mm

Compression Ratio	9.2:1	9.2:1

Fuel System	Twin carburetors with throttle position sensor and electric carburetor heaters	Twin carburetors with throttle position sensor and electric carburetor heaters

Horsepower	62 PS (61 bhp) at 7,400 rpm	62 PS (61 bhp) at 7,400 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Ignition	Digital – inductive type	Digital – inductive type

Transmission	5-speed	5-speed

Clutch	Wet, multi-plate	Wet, multi-plate

Final Drive	X-ring chain Primary Drive: Gear	X-ring chain Primary Drive: Gear

Torque	60 Nm (44 ft.lbf) at 3,500 rpm	60 Nm (44 ft.lbf) at 3,500 rpm

DIMENSIONS
Frame	Tubular steel cradle	Tubular steel cradle

Length	95.2 in. (2,420 mm)	95.2 in. (2,420 mm)

Width	37.8 in. (960 mm)	37.8 in. (960 mm)

Height	46.1 in. (1,170 mm)	46.1 in. (1,170 mm)

Wheelbase	65.2 in. (1,655 mm)	65.2 in. (1,655 mm)

Seat Height	28.3 in. (720 mm)	28.3 in. (720 mm)

Dry Weight	497 lbs. (226 kg)	497 lbs. (226 kg)

COLOR OPTIONS
Colors	Jet Black, Goodwood Green / Silver, Mulberry Red / Graphite	Jet Black, Goodwood Green / Silver, Mulberry Red / Graphite

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Suspension	Swingarm: Twin-sided, tubular steel Front: 41mm forks Rear: Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload	Swingarm: Twin-sided, tubular steel Front: 41mm forks Rear: Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload

Brakes	Front: Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston caliper Rear: Single 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Front: Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston caliper Rear: Single 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Tires	Front: 110/90 18 Rear: 170/80 R 15	Front: 110/90 18 Rear: 170/80 R 15


Rake	33.3º	33.3º

Trail	6.0 in. (153 mm)	6.0 in. (153 mm)