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Triumph America LT - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Triumph America LT is a cruiser designed for riders seeking classic styling with practical touring capability. Known for its accessible seat height, manageable power delivery, and chrome detailing, it combines retro appeal with modern reliability. The addition of panniers and a windscreen makes it well-suited for comfortable long-distance cruising.
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Triumph America LT |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel twin-walled headers. twin chromed silencers |
| Driveline | X ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Bore x Stroke | 90.0 x 68.0 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| Torque | 72.00 Nm (7.3 kgf-m or 53.1 ft.lbs) @ 3300 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 61.00 Horsepower">HP (44.5 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 6800 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine details | 270 degree firing interval |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy 12-spoke |
| Rear brakes diameter | 285 mm (11.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front brakes diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-B15 |
| Front tyre | 130/90-R16 |
| Rear wheel travel | 96 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Kayaba 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and polished lowers. |
| Trail | 143 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 33.0° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis. Twin-Âsided, cast aluminium alloy swingarm. |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 4.50 litres (0.30 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 19.30 litres (5.10 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,617 mm (63.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 920 mm (36.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,420 mm (95.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Seat height | 690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2440 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 270.0 kg (595.2 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 250.0 kg (551.2 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Windscreen. Chrome clutch cover embellisher and chain guard. Polished battery box cover. |
| Factory warranty | Two-year unlimited mileage |
| Carrying capacity | Panniers |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer with odometer and trip information. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Pacific Blue/Sapphire Blue |
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