Triumph TSS 750 (1982-83)

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The Triumph TSS 750 was produced between 1982 and 1983, with only 438 units made. It featured a four-stroke, parallel twin engine with four valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 748cc. The compression ratio was 9.5:1, and it used 2 x 34mm Amal carburetors for induction. The bike had an electric starting system and could deliver a maximum power of 43.3kW/58hp at 6,500rpm. The clutch was a wet, multiplate system, and the transmission had five speeds. The final drive utilized a chain. The front suspension used telescopic forks, and the rear suspension had Marzocchi shocks. The bike had dual front disc brakes and a single rear disc brake. The tires were sized 100-19 in the front and 100-18 in the rear. The wheelbase was 1,403mm/55.2in, and the seat height was 775mm/30.5in. The dry weight of the TSS 750 was 191kg/421lbs, and the fuel capacity was 18.2L/4US gal/3.3Imp gal. Its fuel consumption was an average of 5.2L/100km, and it could reach a top speed of 193km/h/120mph. It completed the standing quarter-mile in 12.94 seconds at 164km/h/102mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph TSS 750

Year: 1982 – 83


Production: 438 Units
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin, four valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 82 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x 34 mm Amal carburetors
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 43.3 kW / 58 hp @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm with Marzocchi shocks
Front Brakes: 2 x 254 mm Lockheed discs

Rear Brakes: Single 254 mm Lockheed disc
Front Tyre: 100-19
Rear Tyre: 100-18
Wheelbase: 1403 mm / 55.2 in
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5 in
Dry Weight: 191 kg / 421 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18.2 L / 4 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.2 L/100 km / 19.3 km/l / 45.5 US mpg / 54.6 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.94 sec / 164 km/h / 102 mph
Top Speed: 193 km/h / 120 mph

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