Triumph Terrier: history, specs, pictures
The Triumph Terrier was styled to appeal to the young enthusiast. The choices available in the smaller capacity machines were mainly utilitarian two-stroke motorcycles that were dull in performance and looks. The Terrier was a miniature version of Triumph's Speed twin, and it was powered by a four stroke motor, like a proper bike. The following year a larger capacity sports model, the Triumph Tiger Cub, was introduced. This motor design was the basis for the BSA single cylinder models, from 250 to 500cc.
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| Triumph Terrier | |
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| Also called | Terrier 150 |
| Production | 1953 - 1956 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 57.0mm x 58.5mm |
| Top Speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 8.18 HP (6.1 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Transmission | Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3-16 |
| Rear Tire | 3-16 |
| Wheelbase | 49.02 inches (1245 mm) |
| Weight | |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.0 Gallon (11.36 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Triumph Terrier 150 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Triumph between 1953 and 1956. It could reach a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 8.18 HP (6.1 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 57.0mm bore x 58.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 150.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3-16 front tire and a 3-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Terrier 150 was fitted with a 3.0 Gallon (11.36 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 49.02 inches (1245 mm) long.