Triumph Trident 750 (1990-91)

The Triumph Trident 750, produced between 1990 and 1991, was a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder, DOHC engine. Its 749cc capacity and 11.0:1 compression ratio allowed for a maximum power of 72.3 kW (97 hp) at 8750 rpm and a maximum torque of 66 Nm (48.7 ft-lb) at 8500 rpm. The motorcycle had a liquid-cooling system and used 3 x 36mm BST CV carburetors for induction. The ignition system was digital and it had an electric starter. With a dry weight of 212 kg (467 lbs) and a wet weight of 230 kg (507 lbs), it was heavier than some of its competitors. The Triumph Trident 750 had a 6-speed transmission and chain drive. The front suspension featured 43 mm telescopic forks while the rear suspension consisted of a gas monoshock with adjustable preload. The front brakes were 2 x 296 mm discs with 2-piston calipers, and the rear brakes were a single 255 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The front and rear tires were 120/70-17 and 160/60-18, respectively. The motorcycle had a fuel capacity of 25 liters (6.6 US gal / 5.5 Imp gal) and had a fuel consumption average of 6.2 L/100 km (38.1 US mpg / 45.8 Imp mpg). Overall, the Triumph Trident 750 was a powerful motorcycle that offered a smooth ride and reliable performance.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Trident 750

Year: 1990 – 91
Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 55 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 3 x 36mm BST CV carburetors
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Eelectric
Max Power: 72.3 kW / 97 hp @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque: 66 Nm /6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm Telescopic forks, non adjustable
Rear Suspension: Gas monoshock, adjustable preload
Front Brakes: 2 x 296 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 160/60-18
Dry Weight: 212 kg / 467 lbs
Wet Weight: 230 kg / 507 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal / 5.5 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.2 L/100 km / 16.2 km/l / 38.1 US mpg / 45.8 Imp mpg