Built around the 790cc DOHC eight-valve Bonneville engine, the America’s seductive off-beat exhaust note comes from the 270 degree firing angle of the twin cylinder unit, instead of the more usual 360 degree set-up.

Forward-mounted chrome foot-pegs combine with a low 720mm seat height and raked back handlebars.

Two-tone paint schemes complete the picture with a third option – vivid Caspian Blue with Silver infill – added for 2003.

Running on an 18-inch front wheel, mounted in brushed-finish heavy-duty wide-style forks and a 15-inch rear wheel wearing a fat 170 section rear tyre. 

Triumph America - 2003 - Specifications

• Engine - Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin, 270° firing interval
• Capacity - 790cc
• Bore/Stroke - 86 x 68mm
• Compression Ratio - 9.2:1
• Induction - Twin carburettors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters
• Ignition - Digital, inductive type
• Claimed Power - 61hp @ 7,400rpm
• Claimed Torque - 60Nm @ 3,500rpm
• Final Drive - X ring chain
• Clutch - Wet, multi-plate
• Gearbox - 5 speed
• Frame - Tubular steel cradle
• Swingarm - Twin-sided, tubular steel
• Front Rim - Spoked, 18 x 2.5in
• Rear Rim - Spoked, 15 x 3.5in
• Front Tyre - 110/80 R 18
• Rear Tyre - 170/80 R 15
• Front Suspension - 41mm forks
• Rear Suspension - Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
• Front Brake - Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper
• Rear Brake - Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
• Length - 2,424mm (95.4in)
• Width - 955mm (37.6in)
• Height - 1,184mm (46.6in)
• Seat Height - 720mm (28.3in)
• Wheelbase - 1,655mm (65.2in)
• Rake/Trail - 33.3°/153mm
• Dry Weight - 226kg (497lb)
• Fuel Capacity - 16.6 litres
• Colours - Jet Black with Silver infill - Caspian Blue with Silver infill - Cardinal Red with Silver infill
• RRP - $14,890
• Available - January, 2003