Triumph Adventure 900 (1996-97)

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The Triumph Adventure 900 is a motorcycle produced in 1996 and 1997. It features a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 885cc and a liquid-cooling system. The bike has a 10.0:1 compression ratio and is powered by 3 x 36mm Mikuni carburetors, producing a maximum power of 51 kW/70 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 72 Nm/53.1 ft. lbs at 4800 rpm. The motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is a 43mm telescopic fork and the rear suspension is a monoshock adjustable preload. The braking system features 2x 320mm discs and 2 piston calipers on the front and a single 285mm disc with a 2 piston caliper on the rear. The Triumph Adventure 900 has a wheelbase of 1580mm and a seat height of 750mm, with a dry weight of 220kg and a wet weight of 233kg. It has a fuel capacity of 15 litres and an average fuel consumption of 6.3 L/100 km. Braking from 60 km/h to 0 takes 14.6m and 100 km/h to 0 takes 42.7m. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 191.5 km/h and has a 1/4 mile standing time of 13.4 seconds at 159.2 km/h. A review by MCN praises the bike for its comfortable ride and versatility.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Adventure 900

Year: 1996 – 97


Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 885 cc / 54.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 65 mm
Cooling System: Liquid-cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: 3 x 36 mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 51 kW / 70 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Power (rear tyre): 50.3 kW / 67.5 hp @7300 rpm
Max Torque: 72 Nm / 53.1 ft. lbs @ 4800 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Monoshock adjustable preload.

Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/80-18
Rear Tyre: 160/80-16
Wheelbase: 1580 mm / 62.2 in
Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight: 220 kg / 496 lbs
Wet Weight: 233 kg / 513.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.3 L/100 km / 15.8 km/l / 37.2 US mpg / 44.6 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 14.6 m / 47.9 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 42.7 m / 140.1 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.4 sec / 159.2 km/h / 98.9 mph
Top Speed: 191.5 km/h / 119 mph
Review: MCN

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