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2005 triumph america, 2005 triumph americathe need to ride lies deep within the human soul. The open road beckons, waiting to be ridden and the america is the passport to freedom. With its wide bars, forward-set highway pegs and relaxed, twin cylinder power the america cruises the streets, mixing classic british engineering with style from the highways of the usa. And it s a blend that works superbly. The america has proven a very popular bike, especially in the states, the spiritual home and birthplace of the cruiser-style motorcycle. Based as it is around the polished bonneville the america builds on a fantastic package. The basic architecture of the america s 790cc air-cooled dohc eight-valve twin-cylinder engine is as the bonnie but a 270° firing interval rather than 360° gives a loping exhaust note and a mellow power delivery that s big on easy-going drive and heavy with character. Spinning a fat, 170/80-section rear tyre (crowning a meatily-spoked 15-inch rim) through a five-speed gearbox the engine fires its heartbeat out through a pair of deep-chrome slash-cut mufflers. Heavy duty, wide-set telescopic forks add substance and a solid look to the america s raked front end, as does the 18in front wheel, shod with its 110/80 tyre. Disc brakes matched to twin-piston calipers take care of the stopping duties. The america s built to cover ground and its relaxed riding position, with forward set highway pegs, wide raked-back handlebars and low 28-inch seat height aid rider comfort and control, perfect for those long days in the saddle. But this bike s also built to be admired and from its slab-style top yoke to chromed shock absorbers the america is the very essence of cruiser chic. Centrally mounted above the teardrop-shaped 16. 6 litre fuel tank is a deep-chromed instrument console matching classic-style triumph tank badges. A white-faced chrome-bezelled speedo sits rakishly above the single headlight and with a nod to the past, the pillion footrest hangers echo the lines of the trademark toolboxes of pre-war triumphs. Two-tone paintwork, with hand-applied coach lines tops the america with a choice of goodwood green with silver infill and, new for 2005, mulberry red with graphite infill. For those prefering simplicity, a stylish single-tone jet black option is also available. Cruising is all about the essence of freedom and individuality and the america provides both. It s also ready to further personalise, with the simple addition of luggage and extra chrome work. There are also entire custom-painted body kits to mark out a personal identity. To some, the america is just perfect as it rolls out of the factory. To others it s simply the starting point.
9560 Miles✔ Chain Transmission✔ Twin✔ Four-stroke Engine✔ Air Cooling System✔ 5-speed Gearbox