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Triumph Bonneville America 2007
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27 June 2007 | |
With its wide bars, forward set pegs and relaxed, parallel twin power the America mixes classic British engineering with style from the highways of the US. Based around the legendary Bonneville the America builds on a fantastic package and in 2007 benefits from a cubic capacity hike from 790cc to 865cc. The basic architecture of the America’s air-cooled DOHC eight-valve twin-cylinder engine is as the Bonnie but a 270-degree firing interval – rather than 360-degree – gives a loping exhaust note and mellow power delivery that’s now even bigger on easy-going drive and equally as heavy with character. Peak power of 54bhp is delivered at 6750rpm with peak torque of 51ft.lbf arriving at 4800rpm. Spinning a fat, 170/80-section rear tyre (crowning a new-for-2007 cast and meaty 15 inch rim) through a five-speed gearbox the engine fires its heartbeat out through a pair of deep-chrome reverse cone silencers. Heavy duty, wide set telescopic forks add substance and a solid look to the America’s raked front end, as does the new 18in cast front wheel, shod with its 110/90 tyre. Disc brakes front and rear matched to twin-piston calipers take care of the stopping duties. The America’s a great place to embark upon a motorcycling career, but as a true cruising motorcycle it’s also built to cover ground. Pillions get a supremely comfortable ride as the 2007 America has a much larger pillion seat and the bike’s relaxed riding position, with forward set pegs, wide raked-back handlebars and low 28in seat height aids rider comfort and control. These attributes also make the America extremely manageable in all situations – especially for riders with limited experience. Even those with many miles under their belts, however, will be impressed with the chassis’ surefooted ability and confidence-inspiring handling. The America’s also been made to be admired and from its slab-style top yoke to chromed shock absorbers the America is the very essence of cruiser chic – but with something a little different; a sense of style, heritage and Britishness very much its own. This bike rises clear of the clone-like mass of everyday cruisers. Centrally mounted above the teardrop-shaped 16.6 litres 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 a myriad of new detail touches are worth noting on the 2007 America; items like the redesigned pillion footpeg hangers, as well as the revised, sleeker chain cover, polished fork legs and stylish upper fork shrouds.
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