Triumph T150 Trident 750 (1968-70)

The Triumph Trident T150 750 motorcycle was produced from 1968 to 1970 with a transverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV engine that had a 741 cc capacity and could reach a top speed of 169 km/h (105 mph). It had a 4-speed constant mesh transmission and a chain final drive. The frame was a single downtube with a duplex cradle, and suspension consisted of a hydraulic telescopic fork in the front and swingarm with dual shocks in the rear. Brakes were 8 inch TLS drums in the front and 7 inch TLS drums in the rear, while the tires were Dunlop K70. The motorcycle had a length of 2184 mm (86.0 in), width of 840 mm (33.0 in), height of 1005 mm (43.5 in), and a dry weight of 209 kg (460 lbs). The fuel capacity was 19 L (5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal) and it had a seat height of 813 mm (32 in). The Triumph Trident T150 750 had a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and used 3 x 26 mm Amal MK1 carburetors for induction. The ignition was individual points & coils and it was started through kick starting. The motorcycle could produce a maximum power of 43.3 kW / 58 hp @ 7250 rpm.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Trident T150 750

Year: 1968 – 70
Engine: Tansverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 741 cc / 45.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump
Induction: 3 x 26 mm Amal MK1 carburetors
Ignition: Individual points & coils
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 43.3 kW / 58 hp @ 7250 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratios: 1st 13.00 / 2nd 9.00 / 3rd 6.64 / 4th 5.26:1
Frame: Single downtube, duplex cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork, hydraulic
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual shocks
Front Brakes: 8 in TLS drum
Rear Brakes: 7 in TLS drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-19, Dunlop K70
Rear Tyre: 4.10-19, Dunlop K70
Dimensions: Length: 2184 mm / 86.0 in Width: 840 mm / 33.0 in Height: 1005 mm / 43.5 in
Wheelbase: 1429 mm / 56.3 in
Ground Clearance: 165 mm / 6.5 in
Seat Height: 813 mm / 32 in
Dry Weight: 209 kg / 460 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 L / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal
Top Speed: 169 km/h / 105 mph