Triumph Terrier: history, specs, pictures

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1953 Triumph Terrier

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
Manufacturer
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.