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'Triumph Tiger 650 TR6R'
Manufacturer
[[Triumph]]
Production 1972
Class [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
Engine
Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV
Bore / Stroke 75.9mm x 75.9mm
Compression ratio 8.6:1
Horsepower 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Fuel System Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, hydraulically damped
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.25-19 K70
Rear Tire 4.00-18 K70
Wheelbase 55.91 inches (1420 mm)
Length 87.4 inches (2220 mm)
Width 29.02 inches (737 mm)
Seat Height 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Weight 189.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph Tiger 650 TR6R was a Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by Triumph in 1972. Max torque was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine

A 75.9mm bore x 75.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 649.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 K70 front tire and a 4.00-18 K70 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual shocks, hydraulically damped. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.

1972 - 1981 Triumph Tiger 650 TR6R

1972 - 1981 Triumph Tiger 650 TR6R 1972 - 1981 Triumph Tiger 650 TR6R

The Tiger was almost identical to the Bonneville and claimed to have performance to spare, with tractability and smooth running. The 650 TR6R proved to be only slightly slower at the top end than the Bonneville and its single Amal carburetor needed less fettling, but it still boasted gusty grunt at low revs and better fuel economy.