The Triumph Adventure 900 Limited Edition motorcycle was produced in 1998 with only 50 units made. It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 885cc. The compression ratio is 10.0:1 and it uses 3 x 36 mm Mikuni carburetors and TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) for ignition. The bike produces a max power of 51 kW / 70 hp @ 8000 rpm and a max torque of 72 Nm / 53.1 ft. lbs @ 4800 rpm. It has a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front and rear suspension uses Kayaba telescopic forks and a monoshock adjustable preload, respectively. The front brakes consist of 2 x 320 mm discs and 2 piston calipers while the rear brake has a single 285 mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The Adventure 900 LE has Avon AM27 and RL30 tyres with wire-spoked wheels. Other features include a wheelbase of 1580mm, seat height of 750mm, dry weight of 220kg / 496lbs, and a fuel capacity of 15 litres / 4 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 191.5 km/h / 119 mph and has a standing 1/4 mile of 13.4 sec / 159.2 km/h / 98.9 mph. Reviews of the Triumph Adventure 900 LE by Carole Nash have been generally positive.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Adventure 900 Limited Edition
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Production | 50 Units |
| 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 |
