Triumph TRIDENT T150V: history, specs, pictures
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| Triumph TRIDENT T150V | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1974 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Tansverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Horsepower | 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 7250RPM |
| Fuel System | 3 x 27 mm Amal concentric carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork, hydraulic, oil damped Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, hydraulic dampers, adjustable preload |
| Brakes | Front: Hydraulic disc Rear: SLS drum in conical hub |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19, Dunlop K70 |
| Rear Tire | 4.10-19, Dunlop K70 |
| Wheelbase | 57.01 inches (1448 mm) |
| Length | 85.98 inches (2184 mm) |
| Width | 33.11 inches (841 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
| Weight | 228.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Triumph TRIDENT T150V was a Tansverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Triumph in 1974. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 7250 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 741.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Single plate, dry, diaphragm type.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-19, Dunlop K70 front tire and a 4.10-19, Dunlop K70 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Hydraulic disc in the front and a SLS drum in conical hub in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, hydraulic, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual shocks, hydraulic dampers, adjustable preload. The TRIDENT T150V was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.01 inches (1448 mm) long.
1974 Triumph TRIDENT T150V[edit | edit source]
The next major change came with the 1973 and 1974 T150V, with addition of a much-needed hydraulic front disk brake and the long-awaited 5-speed gearbox, which is what the "V" stands for in the model designation. Styling was cleaned up also, in keeping with the Bonneville line.