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Triumph Adventure 900 (1998-99)

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Triumph Adventure 900 (1998-99)

At a glance

Capacity
885 cc / 54.0 cu-in
Power
51 kW / 70 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque
72 Nm / 53.1 ft. lbs @ 4800 rpm
Seat height
750 mm / 29.5 in

The full picture.

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

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1998 – 99
EngineFour stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity885 cc / 54.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke76 x 65 mm
Cooling SystemLiquid-cooled
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Induction3 x 36 mm Mikuni carburetors
IgnitionTCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
StartingElectric
Max Power51 kW / 70 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Power (rear tyre)50.3 kW / 67.5 hp @7300 rpm
Max Torque72 Nm / 53.1 ft. lbs @ 4800 rpm
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
Front Suspension43 mm Kayaba telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionMonoshock adjustable preload.
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel2.50 x 18, wire spokes
Rear Wheel3.50 x 16, wire spokes
Front Tyre110/80-18 Avon AM27
Rear Tyre160/80-16 Avon RL30
Wheelbase1580 mm / 62.2 in
Seat Height750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight220 kg / 496 lbs
Wet Weight233 kg / 513.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Consumption Average6.3 L/100 km / 15.8 km/l / 37.2 US mpg / 44.6 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 014.6 m / 47.9 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 042.7 m / 140.1 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile13.4 sec / 159.2 km/h / 98.9 mph
Top Speed191.5 km/h / 119 mph
ReviewCarole Nash