Triumph 3TA: history, specs, pictures

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Triumph 3TA

The Triumph 3TA also known as the Twenty One is a 350cc, twin cylinder, four stroke, street motorcycle manufactured by Triumph in Meridan, England from 1957 through 1966. Early models design features have been noted as giving the 3TA a "bathtub enclosure" appearance. Apparently from the rear fender. This look was gone by the early 1960s.

Styling[edit | edit source]

  • Enclosed rear wheel
  • Two person seat
  • Headlight/speedometer combo
  • Low short handlebars

Engine[edit | edit source]

  • 350 cc displacment
  • Twin cylinder, OHV four stroke

1961[edit | edit source]

1961 Triumph 3TA in Red
1961 Triumph 3TA in Red
1961 Triumph 3TA in Red
1961 Triumph 3TA in Red
1961 Triumph 3TA in Red
1961 Triumph 3TA in Red
1961 Triumph 3TA in Red


This bike is from Malaysia.


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Triumph 3TA
Manufacturer
Production 1957 - 1966
Class Road
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Fuel System carburetor. amal
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm with coil-over shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Weight 345.02 pounds (156.5 Kg) (dry),
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph 3TA was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Triumph between 1957 and 1966.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The bike weighed just 345.02 pounds (156.5 Kg).

In Media[edit | edit source]