Across 14 covered model years from 2003 to 2016, the Triumph America motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 550.1 lb (249.5 kg) to 551.2 lb (250 kg) and dry weights ranging from 496.9 lb (225.4 kg) to 509.3 lb (231 kg), depending on model year.
Triumph America weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Triumph America?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph America is lighter than about 87.5% of 8 Triumph custom/cruiser 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 550.1 lb (249.5 kg) to 551.2 lb (250 kg) |
| Dry weight | 496.9 lb (225.4 kg) to 509.3 lb (231 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 790 cc to 865 cc |
| Power | 61 hp to 62 hp |
| Torque | 44.3 lb-ft (60 Nm) to 54.6 lb-ft (74 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.39 US gal (16.6 L) to 5.1 US gal (19.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) to 31.7 lb (14.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2003 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.07 hp / 100 lb to 12.44 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.04 lb / hp to 9.04 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.03 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.95 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.43 cc / lb to 1.74 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.4 lb / 100 cc to 69.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% to 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 524.3 lb (237.8 kg) to 541 lb (245.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph America weight FAQ
What is the Triumph America dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2003-2016 years, listed wet/running weight is 550.1 lb (249.5 kg) to 551.2 lb (250 kg) and listed dry weight is 496.9 lb (225.4 kg) to 509.3 lb (231 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Triumph America lighter or heavier than other Triumph custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Triumph category. The model lands near the 12th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Triumph America years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2003-2016 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Triumph America?
Based on the supplied 4.39 US gal (16.6 L) to 5.1 US gal (19.3 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) to 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 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 731.2 lb (331.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Triumph America power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 11.07 hp per 100 lb to 12.44 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower.
What is the Triumph America full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 524.3 lb (237.8 kg) to 541 lb (245.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Triumph America have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.03 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.95 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 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.43 cc per lb to 1.74 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.