Triumph Trident T160 750: history, specs, pictures

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Triumph Trident T160 750
Manufacturer
Production 1975
Class Classic
Engine
Air cooled, transverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 67.3mm x 67.3mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Horsepower 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 7250RPM
Fuel System Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Twin Girling shocks, adjustable preload
Brakes Front: Single disc 245mm
Rear: Single disc 245mm
Front Tire 4.10-19
Rear Tire 4.10-19
Wheelbase 57.99 inches (1473 mm)
Weight 250.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph Trident T160 750 was a Air cooled, transverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Triumph in 1975. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 7250 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 67.3mm bore x 67.3mm 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 Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 4.10-19 front tire and a 4.10-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 245mm in the front and a Single disc 245mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Twin Girling shocks, adjustable preload. The Trident T160 750 was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.99 inches (1473 mm) long.

1975 Triumph Trident T160 750[edit | edit source]

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The Triumph Trident T160was in production for just three years, but its roots lay in the T150 Trident launched in 1968. There are two major differences between the two models. The first is that the T160 was fitted with both kickstart and electric start (the T150 was kickstart only).