Triumph Bandit 350 (1971)

Posted on by

The Triumph Bandit 350SS (T35SS) was a motorcycle produced in 1971. It had a four-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 349 cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The engine was air-cooled and had two valves per cylinder. The maximum power of the bike was 25 kW / 34 hp at 9000 rpm and the maximum torque was 28.4 Nm / 2.9 kgf-m / 21 lb-ft at 7000 rpm. The bike had a 5-speed transmission and a wet, multi-plate clutch with a final chain drive. The frame was made of tubular steel and had a double cradle design. The front suspension was telescopic while the rear suspension had twin shocks and coil springs. The front and rear brakes were both drum, internal expanding. The Bandit 350SS had a wheelbase of 1489 mm / 58.6 in and a dry weight of 157 kg / 345 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal. The bike had a top speed of 160 km/h / 100 mph and came equipped with 3.25 x 18 Dunlop K70 front and 3.50 x 18 Dunlop K70 rear tires. The bike had a kick start, but an electric starter was available as an option.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Bandit 350SS (T35SS)

Year: 1971


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 2 valvews per cylinder, alloy
Capacity: 349 cc / 21.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 63 x 56 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Engine Oil: 2.7 L / 5.7 US pt / 4.8 Imp pt
Exhaust: Two into two, high level
Induction: 2 x 27 mm Amal carburetors
Starting: Kick (electric starter option)
Battery: 12V
Max Power: 25 kW / 34 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 28.4 Nm / 2.9 kgf-m / 21 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Tubular steel, double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Twin shocks, coil springs
Front Brakes: Drum, internal expanding
Rear Brakes: Drum, internal expanding
Front Tyre: 3.25 x 18 Dunlop K70
Rear Tyre: 3.50 x 18 Dunlop K70
Wheelbase: 1489 mm / 58.6 in
Dry Weight: 157 kg / 345 lbs
Wet Weight: 167 kg / 368 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal
Top Speed: 160 km/h / 100 mph

Related models: