Touring Motorcycles

2015Triumph America LT

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The 2015 Triumph America LT is a cruiser designed for riders seeking comfortable, accessible touring with classic British styling. Known for its manageable seat height, integrated windscreen, and saddlebag capacity, it excels as an entry-level long-distance bike for casual cruiser enthusiasts who value comfort and style over aggressive performance.

Capacity: 865.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 250.0 kg
Seat height: 690 mm
Power: 61.0 HP (44.5 kW) @ 6800 RPM

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What’s new for the 2015 Triumph America LT

vs the 2014

Spec	2014	2015
Front suspension	KYB 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and polished lowers. 120mm travel	Kayaba 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and polished lowers.
Rear suspension	KYB chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. 96mm rear wheel travel	Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload.

Other years 2014 2015 2016

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding45%

Daily riding60%

Touring68%

Two-up55%

Track10%

Best for: Built as a light touring cruiser for relaxed highway miles and weekend rides rather than outright speed or sport handling.
Built for: A classic air-cooled parallel-twin cruiser with a torquey low-end feel, laid-back styling, and factory-fitted touring extras like a windscreen and panniers.
Not ideal for: Not suited to riders seeking aggressive acceleration, sharp cornering ability, or any off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 690mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2015 Triumph America LT, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 865.0 ccm
Power: 61.0 HP (44.5 kW) @ 6800 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 124 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: FTDXC.865RKM-009-R01
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 5.28 L/100km (44.5 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 1.9 CO g/km
Torque: 72.0 Nm (7.3 kgf-m) @ 3300 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2440 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 90.0 x 68.0 mm
Compression: 9.2:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet. multi-plate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1617 mm
Overall length: 2420 mm
Overall width: 920 mm
Overall height: 1480 mm
Seat height: 690 mm
Dry weight: 250.0 kg
Wet weight: 270.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 19.30 litres
Oil capacity: 4.50 litres
Carrying capacity: Saddle bags

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel cradle
Front suspension: Kayaba 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and polished lowers.
Rear suspension: Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload.
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 96 mm
Rake (fork angle): 33.0°
Trail: 143 mm