Triumph Speed Twin 5T (1937)

The Triumph Speed Twin 5T is a classic motorcycle from 1937 with a twin, OHV engine that has a capacity of 498 cc and a bore x stroke of 63 x 80 mm. The bike is air cooled and has a compression ratio of 7:1, with a two-into-two chrome exhaust and a 6V magdyno ignition system. Starting is done via a kick, and the bike can produce a maximum power of 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6000 rpm. The clutch is wet and multi-plate, with a 4-speed transmission and a final drive via chain. The bike has a girder front suspension and a rigid, spring loaded saddle rear suspension. It also has a drum front and rear brake with a wheel size of 3.25 x 20 in in the front and 3.50 x 19 in in the rear. The bike weighs 166 kg / 365 lbs and has a top speed of 145 km/h / 90 mph. It is available in black and maroon with gold striping.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Speed Twin 5T

Year: 1937

Engine: Twin, OHV

Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cub in.

Bore x Stroke: 63 x 80 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 7:1

Exhaust: Two-into-two, chrome

Ignition: 6V, magdyno

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Transmission: 4 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Girder

Rear Suspension: Rigid, spring loaded saddle

Front Brakes: Drum, 178 mm / 7 in

Rear Brakes: Drum, 178 mm / 7 in

Wheels Front: 3.25 x 20 in

Wheels Rear: 3.50 x 19 in

Dry Weight: 166 kg / 365 lbs

Top Speed: 145 km/h / 90 mph

Colours: Black, Maroon with gold striping