The Triumph T160 Trident 750 is a motorcycle model manufactured from 1975 to 1977 with a transverse three-cylinder engine, pushrod OHV, and two valves per cylinder. With a capacity of 741cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1, it produces a maximum power of 43.8 kW or 60 hp at 7250 rpm. The exhaust system is a 3-into-4-into-2 system and the induction uses three 27 mm Amal Concentric 626 carburetors. It has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame is made of tubular steel cradle, and it comes with 35 mm telescopic front forks and twin Girling shocks with adjustable preload for the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are both single 254 mm discs. The bike has a wheelbase of 1473mm and ground clearance of 165mm. It has a dry weight of 228 kg and a wet weight of 250 kg. The fuel tank has a capacity of 19 L or 5.0 US gal or 4.2 Imp gal. It can brake from 48 km/h or 30 mph in 8.2 m or 27 ft and can complete a standing quarter-mile run in 13.95 seconds. It has a top speed of 193 km/h or 120 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Trident T160 750
| Year | 1975 – 77 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Transverse 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 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Exhaust | 3-into-4-into-2 |
| Induction | 3 x 27mm Amal Concentric 626 |
| Ignition | Individual points, coils |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 43.8 kW / 60 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | 35 mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Girling shocks, adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes | Single 254 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 254 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 4.10-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-19 |
| Wheelbase | 1473 mm / 58 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 228 kg / 502 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 250 kg / 552 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |
| Braking 48 km/h / 30 mph – 0 | 8.2 m / 27 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.95 sec |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph |
