| MODEL | TRIUMPH T 150 TRIDENT 750 1972 |
| Year | 1972 |
| Engine Type | Transverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 741 cc / 45.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 67 x 70.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 43.8 kW / 60 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Individual points & coils |
| Induction | 3 x 26 mm Amal MK1 carburetors |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Gear Box | 4 Speed, constant mesh (5-speed optional) |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single downtube, duplex cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, hydraulic |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | 10 in Disc |
| Rear Brakes | 8 in TLS drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2184 mm / 86.0 in |
| Overall Width | 840 mm / 33.0 in |
| Overall Height | 1005 mm / 43.5 in |
| Seat Height | 813 mm / 32 in |
| Wheelbase | 1429 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 209 kg / 460 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 228 kg / 503 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19, Dunlop K70 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-19, Dunlop K70 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 194 km/h / 121 mph |
The 1972 Trident received a 10 in front disc brake, a major change from the earlier drums. A road test praised the smooth gearbox, strong midrange and stable handling, but noted vibration near 5,000 rpm and high handlebars.
