The America also had a larger fuel tank with a 'chromed' plastic console to house the filler, 4.5-inch (110 mm) diameter speedometer and warning lights.

The side panels were extended with sheet-metal covers over the passenger-peg brackets and perforated chrome fittings behind the carburetors to provide the 'retro look' of the air-filter covers from the 1960 Triumph twins.

The rider's footrests were also moved to the front of the engine to create a 'cruiser' riding position.

The update included new 'reverse cone' chrome silencers, a new design of cast alloy wheels, adjustable clutch and front brake levers and a new all black engine finish with chromed covers.

[2] In 2008, the UK version of the Bonneville America was further updated with an electronic fuel injection system to meet the European emission legislation, with the fuel injectors concealed by dummy carburetors.