Triumph

TRIUMPH T 150 TRIDENT 750 1969

TRIUMPH T 150 TRIDENT 750 1969
TRIUMPH T 150 TRIDENT 750 1969 · Photo: SG2012, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH T 150 TRIDENT 750 1969
Year1969
Engine TypeTransverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity741 cc / 45.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke67 x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power43.3 kW / 58 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionIndividual points & coils
Induction3 x 26 mm Amal MK1 carburetors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump
Gear Box4 Speed, constant mesh
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSingle downtube, duplex cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, hydraulic
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, dual shocks
Front Brakes8 in TLS drum
Rear Brakes7 in TLS drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2184 mm / 86.0 in
Overall Width840 mm / 33.0 in
Overall Height1005 mm / 43.5 in
Seat Height813 mm / 32 in
Wheelbase1429 mm / 56.3 in
Ground Clearance165 mm / 6.5 in
Dry Weight209 kg / 460 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-19, Dunlop K70
Rear Tyre4.10-19, Dunlop K70
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed169 km/h / 105 mph
Triumph file

The 1969 Trident carried over the original specification of the triple: a 741 cc pushrod engine with drum brakes and a four-speed gearbox. It was quick and stable but rather old-fashioned beside the new Japanese fours. The page describes it as an early superbike.