Triumph ADVENTURER 900 (1996–2001) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Triumph

Model: ADVENTURER 900

Category: Adventure

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 1996 → 2001

Engine

Displacement (cc): 885

Cylinders: 3

Power (hp): 70

Power (kW): 51

Torque (Nm): 75

Dimensions

Overall length: 2270 mm

Overall width: 920 mm

Overall height: 1430 mm

Wheelbase: 1545 mm

Ground clearance: 220 mm

Weight (kg): 242

Seat height (mm): 780

Tank (L): 15

Tires

Front tire: 100/90-18

Rear tire: 150/80-15

Front pressure (bar): 2.5

Rear pressure (bar): 2.9

Drivetrain

Drive chain: 525 chain, 110 links

Sprockets (front / rear): 17 / 43

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK DPR8EA-9

Plug gap: 0.9 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: 10W-40

Engine oil (with filter, L): 4

Engine oil (without filter, L): 3.8

Oil filter: Hiflofiltro HF192

Air filter: OEM air filter

Coolant (L): 2.8

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~300 km on a full tank (15.0 L)

Service

Battery: OEM battery specification

Service interval (km): 10000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 24000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.10-0.15 mm, exhaust cold 0.15-0.20 mm. Engine oil: oil grade 10W-40, 4 L with filter change, 3.8 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK DPR8EA-9 (gap 0.9 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 2.8 L. Chain: 110 links, sprockets 17/43 teeth. Tire pressure: front 2.5 bar, rear 2.9 bar (cold). Tire size: front 100/90-18, rear 150/80-15. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: 10W-40, 4.0 L (with filter), 3.8 L (without filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HF192

Premium Hiflofiltro HF192
Premium K&N KN-192

Air filter

Spark plug

Spec: NGK DPR8EA-9, gap 0.9 mm

OEM NGK DPR8EA-9
Premium NGK DPR8EIX-9
Standard NGK DPR8EA-9

Front brake pads

Spec: EBC FA196HH

Premium EBC FA196HH

Rear brake pads

Spec: EBC FA196HH

Premium EBC FA196HH

Drive chain

Spec: 110 links | Sprockets 17/43 teeth / 110 links

Front tire

Spec: 100/90-18, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM 100/90-18

Rear tire

Spec: 150/80-15, 2.9 bar

OEM OEM 150/80-15

Battery

Premium Yuasa YTX14-BS or YTZ12S (typical 750-1000cc)

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Spec: 2.80 L coolant capacity

Service interval

Spec: 10 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 24 000 km

OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.10-0.15 mm
OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.15-0.20 mm

Suspension

Spec: 43 mm telescopic fork / 109 mm SAE 15W

OEM Fork: 43 mm telescopic fork
OEM Fork oil grade: 109 mm SAE 15W