Triumph TSX 750 (1982)

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The Triumph TSX 750 motorcycle was produced in 1982 and 1983 with only 371 units made. With a four-stroke parallel twin engine and four valves per cylinder, the bike has a capacity of 748cc and bore x stroke of 76 x 82 mm. The compression ratio is 9.5:1 and the cooling system is air cooled. The bike uses 2 x 34mm Amal carburetors for induction and has an electric start.

The maximum power output of the bike is 43.3 kW/58 hp at 6500 rpm, with a wet multiplate clutch and 5 speed constant mesh transmission. The final drive is through a chain. The front suspension is a telescopic fork, while the rear is a swinging arm with Marzocchi shocks. For brakes, the bike has 2 x 254 mm Lockheed discs on the front and a single 254 mm Lockheed disc on the rear.

The bike’s wheelbase is 1403mm (55.2 in) and the seat height is 775mm (30.5 in). It has a dry weight of 191 kg (421 lbs) and a fuel capacity of 18.2 L (4 US gal/3.3 Imp gal). The average fuel consumption is 5.2 L/100km (19.3 km/l, 45.5 US mpg, 54.6 Imp mpg). The bike’s top speed is 161 km/h (100 mph).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph TSX 750

Year: 1982


Production: 371 Units (for both 1982 and 1983)
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: 100-16
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
Top Speed: 161 km/h / 100 mph

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