Triumph Tiger 70 (1937-40)
The Triumph Tiger 70 motorcycle was produced from 1937-1940 and featured a single cylinder, single port OHV engine with automatic lubrication to rockers and valve guides. It had a capacity of 249cc and a maximum power output of 16 horsepower. The frame was a single cradle made of steel, while the front and rear suspension were both rigid with dual springs and a spring-loaded saddle, respectively. The bike had drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, and used a Lucas 6V Magdyno ignition system, with starting done by a kick. The fuel capacity was 12.5 liters and the motorcycle had a top speed of 104 km/h or 65 mph. The front and rear wheels were both Dunlop ribbed, with the front measuring 3.00 x 26″ and the rear being 3.25 x 26″.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Tiger 70
Year: 1937 – 40
Engine: Single cylinder, single port OHV with automatic lubrication to rockers and valve guides
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 63 x 80 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Oil Capacity: 3.4 L / 0.90 US gal / 0.75 Imp gal
Exhaust: One into one
Ignition: Lucas, 6V Magdyno
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 11.9 kW / 16 hp @ 5800 rpm
Frame: Single cradle, steel
Front Suspension: Rigid, dual springs
Rear Suspension: Rigid, spring loaded saddle
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Wheel: 3.00 x 26″, Dunlop ribbed
Rear Wheel: 3.25 x 26″, Dunlop ribbed
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal / 2.75 Imp gal
Top Speed: 104 km/h / 65 mph
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