Triumph TIGER TR7V: history, specs, pictures

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Triumph TIGER TR7V
Manufacturer
Production 1976
Class Classic
Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio 8.6:1
Horsepower 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)
Length 88.5 inches (2248 mm)
Width 30.98 inches (787 mm)
Seat Height 32.52 inches (826 mm)
Weight 222.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


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[edit | edit source]

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

Drive[edit | edit source]

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

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.