Motorcycle specifications Triumph865 AMERICA 2014 The Englishwoman goes to the States

a little more custom in 2014 for America. A series of elements to please more, that is not to be refused, even more when you're English with an American accent. Chrome? With pleasure, to adorn the battery cover as well as the chain and clutch housings. A little machining on the twin's cooling fins to make it stand out, and new mufflers to improve its vocals. The tour ends with rubber knee protectors on the fuel tank, the swap of footpegs for footrests, and improved foot controls: an enlarged brake pedal and a dual-branch shifter.

in Triumph's cruiser range, the America was the first English cruiser of the revival to adopt a very American look. Since then, the Rocket III and Thunderbird have broadened the horizon. As a result, the America became the smallest, least expensive and most accessible of Hinckley's custom bikes. A few changes have been made for 2011, to freshen it up a little (it has only evolved mechanically since its release in 2001).

ergonomically, the rider sits lower, as the seat drops to 690 mm. The handlebars are set further back, and the controls have been moved forward for a cooler riding position. The front rim is reduced from 18" to 16", and a wider tire is fitted. The bike is given a bold new look, with a new headlight, a shell-shaped speedometer unit, extended mirrors and turn signals that move from the handlebars to the forks. Unaffected by the diplomatic V-Twin, the America (like the Speedmaster and Thunderbird) entrusts its dynamic performance to a parallel twin. Here, as in the previous generation, we find the 865 cm3 and its 61 horsepower. Same engine, same weight... The only change to the ride is the new profile of the front rim. The price remains close to 9,000 euros...

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