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TRIUMPH TR 6C TROPHY "DESERT SLED" 1960

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TRIUMPH TR 6C TROPHY "DESERT SLED" 1960 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH TR 6C TROPHY "DESERT SLED" 1960
Year1960
Engine TypeFour-stroke parallel twin, OHV
Displacement / Capacity649 cc / 39.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke71 x 82 mm
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Cooling System—
Max Power—
Max Torque—
IgnitionLucas magneto
InductionOne 30 mm Amal Monobloc carburettor
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Final DriveChain, 101 links
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2190 mm / 86.25 in
Overall Width720 mm / 28.5 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in
Wheelbase1403 mm / 55.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight173 kg / 380 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre4.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
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The TR6C was the high-pipe, no-lights competition variant of the 650 Trophy, created at the request of Johnson Motors for Californian desert riders. It was nicknamed Desert Sled and is typically fitted with block-tread tyres and open pipes.