Triumph TR6 Trophy Desert Sled
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| Manufacturer | Triumph |
|---|---|
| Production | 1960 - |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Ignition type | Lucas magneto |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Forks Rear: Swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 - 19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 - 18 |
| Wheelbase | 1403 mm / 55.2 in |
| Seat height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Weight | 173 kg / 380 lbs |
| Fuel capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine featured a 8.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25 - 19 front tire and a 4.00 - 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The TR6 Trophy Desert Sled was fitted with a 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 173 kg / 380 lbs. The wheelbase was 1403 mm / 55.2 in long.
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Overview
Triumph TR6 Trophy Desert Sled
The Triumph TR6 Trophy first appeared in 1956, its genesis is equally attributable to the already famous Triumph TR5 Trophy and the then-new Triumph Thunderbird with its 650cc parallel twin engine a large engine capacity for the era.
The Triumph TR6 Trophy was designed specifically to follow in
the off-road tradition of its forebear, though now with a larger and more
powerful engine from the Thunderbird. The first examples were called the TR6
Trophy-bird to reference the names of
.
The new TR6 used the Delta alloy cylinder head with a cast
iron barrel, it had an 8.5:1 compression ratio and was capable of 42 bhp.
The headlight was designed to be easily removable for off-road competition,
and most riders would fit knobby tires, thicker seats (suspension travel
wasnt ideal), and open exhaust pipes.
| Make Model | Triumph TR6 Trophy Desert Sled |
|---|---|
| Year | 1960 - |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV |
| Displacement | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 71 X 82 mm |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Valve Clearance (cold) | Inlet: 0.05mm / 0.002" Exhaust: 0.10mm / 0.004" |
| Valve Timing | Inlet Valve Opens: 34 degrees BTDC Inlet Valve Closes: 55 degrees BTDC Exhaust Valve Opens: 48 degrees BTDC Exhaust Valve Closes: 27 degrees BTDC |
| Induction | 1 x 30 mm Amal Monobloc carburetor |
| Ignition | Lucas magneto |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.50mm / 0.020" |
| Timing (fully Advanced) | Crankshaft position 38 degrees BTDC Piston position 11mm / 7/16" BTDC |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, 101 links |
| Gear Ratios | 4th 4.88 / 3rd 5.81 / 2nd 8.25 / 1st 11.92:1 |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 - 19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 - 18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2190 mm / 86.25 in Width 720 mm / 28.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1403 mm / 55.2 in |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 173 kg / 380 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |