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TRIUMPH TR 5T 500 TROPHY TRAIL 1973 - 1974

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TRIUMPH TR 5T 500 TROPHY TRAIL 1973 - 1974 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH TR 5T 500 TROPHY TRAIL 1973 - 1974
Year1973 - 1974
Engine TypeVertical twin, OHV
Displacement / Capacity490 cc / 29.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke69 x 65.5 mm
Compression Ratio9:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionCoils and points, alternator
InductionSingle 28 mm Amal concentric carburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks, Slimline
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, Girling shock absorbers
Front BrakesDrum, single leading shoe, 152 mm / 6 in
Rear BrakesDrum, single leading shoe, 203 mm / 8 in
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height813 mm / 32 in
Wheelbase1384 mm / 54.5 in
Ground Clearance178 mm / 7 in
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight159 kg / 350 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00 x 21
Rear Tyre4.00 x 18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity9 Litres / 2.4 US gal
Fuel Consumption4.3 L/100 km / 55 US mpg
Top Speed145 km/h / 90 mph
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A relaxed woods-and-trail bike for 1973, it combined the Triumph 500 twin with a BSA-style scrambler frame. Sold in the UK as the Adventurer, it targeted casual East Coast riders rather than serious competitors.