2015 Triumph America LT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2015 Triumph America LT touring motorcycle, Triumph pairs a 865 cc (52.8 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 6,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 72 Nm (53.1 lb-ft) at 3,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 70.5 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,300 rpm) and peak power (6,800 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the America LT measures 270 kg (595 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.43 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 690 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,617 mm (63.7 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 19.3-liter (5.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2014 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
70.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.43 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,300–6,800 rpm
Standover Height
690 mm (27.2 in)
Engine
Displacement865.0 ccm (52.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine Details270 degree firing interval
Power61.0 HP (44.5 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Torque72.0 Nm (7.3 kgf-m or 53.1 ft.lbs) @ 3300 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke90.0 x 68.0 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
