The Triumph Adventure 900 is a 1998-99 motorcycle with a 885 cc four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine, liquid-cooled with 10.0:1 compression ratio, 3 x 36 mm Mikuni carburetors, and TCI ignition that can produce 51 kW/70 hp at 8000 rpm and 72 Nm/53.1 ft. lbs at 4800 rpm max torque. It has a 6-speed transmission with a final drive chain and a two-piston 320 mm disc brake in front and a single 285 mm disc brake at the rear. The Adventure 900 comes with a front suspension of 43 mm Kayaba telescopic fork and rear suspension of a monoshock adjustable preload with wire spoked wheels and Avon tyres (110/80-18 front and 160/80-16 rear) for better traction. It has a wheelbase of 1580 mm/62.2 in and a seat height of 750 mm/29.5 in, with a dry weight of 220 kg/496 lbs and a wet weight of 233 kg/513.6 lbs, suitable for on-road and off-road tours. Additionally, the Adventure 900 can consume 6.3 L/100 km average fuel capacity, has a top speed of 191.5 km/h/119 mph, can reach 60 km/h-0 brake at 14.6 m/47.9 ft and 100 km/h-0 brake at 42.7 m/140.1 ft with 13.4 sec standing 1/4 mile record. According to Carole Nash review, the Triumph Adventure 900 is a versatile, comfortable bike that handles well both on road and off-road, with little vibration and an engine that allows easy overtaking.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Adventure 900
| Year | 1998 – 99 |
|---|---|
| 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 Kayaba 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 Wheel | 2.50 x 18, wire spokes |
| Rear Wheel | 3.50 x 16, wire spokes |
| Front Tyre | 110/80-18 Avon AM27 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/80-16 Avon RL30 |
| 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 | Carole Nash |
