Triumph TIGER T100: history, specs, pictures
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| Triumph TIGER T100 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1952 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Air-cooled OHV vertical twin, non-unit |
| Bore / Stroke | 63.5mm x 63.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.6:1 |
| Horsepower | 32.05 HP (23.9 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor, 1- Amal Monobloc, Type 276 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork, hydraulic damping Rear: Sprung rear hub, rigid frame |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25" X 19" Dunlop |
| Rear Tire | 3.50" X 19" Dunlop |
| Wheelbase | 55.75 inches (1416 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.51 inches (775 mm) |
| Weight | 170.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Triumph TIGER T100 was a Air-cooled OHV vertical twin, non-unit Classic motorcycle produced by Triumph in 1952. Claimed horsepower was 32.05 HP (23.9 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 63.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25" X 19" Dunlop front tire and a 3.50" X 19" Dunlop rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, hydraulic damping while the rear was equipped with a Sprung rear hub, rigid frame. The wheelbase was 55.75 inches (1416 mm) long.
1952 - 1960 Triumph TIGER T100[edit | edit source]
At the end of World War II, civilian production of motorcycles ramped up quickly to tap into the tremendous pent up demand for transportation. 1946 was Triumph’s first postwar model year. The 5T Speed Twin, its best seller prior to, and after the war, had gone from halo status to commuter bike as engine performance improved in the competition.