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 |
