Triumph 500 Grand Prix: history, specs, pictures
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| Triumph 500 Grand Prix | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1947 - 1950 |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 63.0mm x 80.0mm |
| Horsepower | 39.16 HP (29.2 KW) @ 7200RPM |
| Transmission | Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Weight | 313.06 pounds (142.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Triumph 500 Grand Prix was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Triumph between 1947 and 1950. Claimed horsepower was 39.16 HP (29.2 KW) @ 7200 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 63.0mm bore x 80.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
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 bike weighed just 313.06 pounds (142.0 Kg).