Triumph TIGER TR7V: history, specs, pictures

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Triumph TIGER TR7V
Manufacturer Triumph
Production 1976
Class Classic
Engine Twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio 8.6:1
Horse Power 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel system Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Pivoted rear fork with three-position spring preload adjustment and Girling dampers
Brakes Front: Single disc 254 mm
Rear: Single disc 254 mm
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Wheelbase 55.98 inches (1422 mm)
Dimensions L 88.5 inches (2248 mm)
W 30.98 inches (787 mm)
Seat height 32.52 inches (826 mm)
Weight  (dry), 222.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Triumph TIGER TR7V was a Twin, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Triumph in 1976. Max torque was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 744.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi plate.

Chassis

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 254 mm in the front and a Single disc 254 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Pivoted rear fork with three-position spring preload adjustment and Girling dampers. The wheelbase was 55.98 inches (1422 mm) long.

1976 - 1980 Triumph TIGER TR7V

1976 - 1980 Triumph TIGER TR7V 1976 - 1980 Triumph TIGER TR7V 1976 - 1980 Triumph TIGER TR7V

Some 60,000 twin-carburetor Bonnevilles and single-carb Tiger 750s (and other variants) were produced. The classic air-cooled, parallel-twin displaced 724cc on early bikes but after mid-’73 was bumped to 744cc. Early five-speed gearboxes shifted on the right; 1975 and later were left-hand shift.