The Triumph Tiger 70 motorcycle was produced from 1937-1940 and featured a single cylinder, single port OHV engine with automatic lubrication to rockers and valve guides. It had a capacity of 249cc and a maximum power output of 16 horsepower. The frame was a single cradle made of steel, while the front and rear suspension were both rigid with dual springs and a spring-loaded saddle, respectively. The bike had drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, and used a Lucas 6V Magdyno ignition system, with starting done by a kick. The fuel capacity was 12.5 liters and the motorcycle had a top speed of 104 km/h or 65 mph. The front and rear wheels were both Dunlop ribbed, with the front measuring 3.00 x 26″ and the rear being 3.25 x 26″.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Tiger 70
| Year | 1937 – 40 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, single port OHV with automatic lubrication to rockers and valve guides |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 63 x 80 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Oil Capacity | 3.4 L / 0.90 US gal / 0.75 Imp gal |
| Exhaust | One into one |
| Ignition | Lucas, 6V Magdyno |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 11.9 kW / 16 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Frame | Single cradle, steel |
| Front Suspension | Rigid, dual springs |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Wheel | 3.00 x 26″, Dunlop ribbed |
| Rear Wheel | 3.25 x 26″, Dunlop ribbed |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal / 2.75 Imp gal |
| Top Speed | 104 km/h / 65 mph |
