Across the 2014, 2015 and 2016 model years, the Triumph America LT motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 595.2 lb (270 kg) and dry weights ranging from 551.2 lb (250 kg), depending on model year.
Triumph America LT weight overview
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How heavy is the Triumph America LT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph America LT is heavier than about 85.9% of 39 Triumph motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Triumph America LT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 595.2 lb (270 kg) |
| Dry weight | 551.2 lb (250 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 865 cc |
| Torque | 53.1 lb-ft (72 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.1 US gal (19.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.7 lb (14.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.92 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 582.9 lb (264.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph America LT weight FAQ
What is the Triumph America LT dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2014-2016 years, listed wet/running weight is 595.2 lb (270 kg) and listed dry weight is 551.2 lb (250 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Triumph America LT lighter or heavier than other Triumph motorcycles?
Compared with similar Triumphs in this dataset, it is heavier than about 85.9% of 39 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Triumph America LT years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Triumph America LT?
Based on the supplied 5.1 US gal (19.3 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.7 lb (14.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Triumph America LT and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 775.2 lb (351.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How heavy is the Triumph America LT after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 582.9 lb (264.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Triumph America LT have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.92 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Triumph America LT displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.45 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Triumph America LT weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Triumph motorcycle weight of 485 lb (220 kg), the model is roughly 110.2 lb (50 kg) heavier.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Triumph Motorcycles website.