Touring Motorcycles

2016Triumph America LT

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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.

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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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 2016 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.: GTDXC.865RKM-005
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: Panniers

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel trellis. Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy swingarm.
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

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 285 mm
Front tyre: 130/90-R16
Rear tyre: 170/80-B15

Other

Color options: Pacific Blue/Sapphire Blue
Comments: Windscreen. Chrome clutch cover embellisher and chain guard. Polished battery box cover.
Fuel Tank Material: Metal

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