Triumph

TRIUMPH TIGER 70 1937 - 1940

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TRIUMPH TIGER 70 1937 - 1940 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH TIGER 70 1937 - 1940
Year1937 - 1940
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, single-port overhead valve
Displacement / Capacity249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke63 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power11.9 kW / 16 hp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionLucas 6V Magdyno
Induction—
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box—
Clutch—
Final Drive—
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSingle cradle, steel
Front SuspensionRigid front with dual springs
Rear SuspensionRigid, spring-loaded saddle
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00 x 26 in
Rear Tyre3.25 x 26 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed104 km/h / 65 mph
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The Tiger 70 was the quarter-litre sports single in Edward Turner's new Tiger range, which gave Val Page's sound engines sharper styling and sporting names. It was the renamed L2/1 and stayed in production until 1939-40, when the twin-cylinder Tiger 100 joined the range.