Triumph

TRIUMPH T 150 TRIDENT 750 1970

TRIUMPH T 150 TRIDENT 750 1970
TRIUMPH T 150 TRIDENT 750 1970 · Photo: SG2012, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH T 150 TRIDENT 750 1970
Year1970
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 1970 Trident remained essentially unchanged, still with 8 in front and 7 in rear drum brakes and four speeds. Triples were by then winning in racing, which the factory used to promote the road model.