The Triumph Tiger 90 motorcycle was produced from 1937-40 with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, pushrod-OHV, 2 valve engine and a capacity of 497cc. It had a bore x stroke of 84 x 89mm and a compression ratio of 7.5:1, as well as an air-cooled cooling system and one-into-one chrome exhaust. The bike was kick-started and could reach a maximum power of 18 kW/24 hp. The frame was single downtube with a tubular-steel cradle and it had a 4-speed transmission with chain final drive. The front suspension was a Grider fork with adjustable friction damping, and the rear suspension was rigid with a spring-loaded saddle. Both the front and rear brakes were 200mm single-leading shoe drum with expanding capabilities. The front wheel measured 20 inches and the rear wheel measured 19 inches, both with chrome spokes. The dry weight was 166kg/366lbs and the fuel capacity was 14.8L/3.9 US gal/3.3 Imp gal. The bike had a top speed of 140 km/h or 87 mph and was available in silver sheen, chrome-plate, and with blue pinstripes.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Tiger 90
| Year | 1937 – 40 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod-OHV, 2 valves |
| Capacity | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 84 x 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Exhaust | One-into-one, chrome |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 18 kW / 24 hp |
| Frame | Single downtube, tubular-steel cradle |
| Transmission | 4-Sppeed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Grider fork with adjustable friction damping |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes | 200 mm Single leading shoe drum, expanding |
| Rear Brakes | 200 mm Single leading shoe drum, expanding |
| Front Wheel | 20″, chrome, spokes |
| Rear Wheel | 19″, chrome, spokes |
| Dry Weight | 166 kg / 366 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.8 L / 3.9 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h / 87 mph |
| Colours | Silver sheen, chrome-plate, blue pinstripes |
