Triumph Trident T150 750 (1971)

The Triumph Trident T150 750 motorcycle was produced in 1971 and was equipped with a transverse three-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 741 cc and a compression ratio of 8.3:1. It had an air-cooled system, dry sump lubrication, and 3 x 26 mm Amal MK1 carburetors. The ignition was individual points and coils, and it was started by a kick. The bike was capable of a maximum power output of 43.8 kW / 60 hp at 7250 rpm, with a 4-speed (5-speed optional) constant mesh transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension had a telescopic fork, hydraulic, and the rear suspension had a swingarm with dual shocks. The front brakes were conical hub and the rear brake was an 8 in TLS drum. The tyres used were 3.25-19 (front) and 4.10-19 (rear) Dunlop K70. The bike had a length of 2184 mm, width of 840 mm, and height of 1005 mm with a wheelbase of 1429 mm, ground clearance of 165 mm, and seat height of 813 mm. The dry weight of the bike was 209 kg, while its wet weight was 228 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 19 L / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal. The bike was capable of reaching a top speed of 194 km/h / 121 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Trident T150 750

Year: 1971

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: 8.3:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Lubrication: Dry sump

Induction: 3 x 26 mm Amal MK1 carburetors

Ignition: Individual points & coils

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 43.8 kW / 60 hp @ 7250 rpm

Transmission: 4 Speed, constant mesh (5-speed optional)

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: Conical hub

Rear Brakes: 8 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

Wet Weight: 228 kg / 503 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 19 L / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal

Top Speed: 194 km/h / 121 mph