{"id":2786,"date":"2009-10-03T15:16:52","date_gmt":"2009-10-03T14:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.triumphadonf.com\/v3\/?page_id=2786"},"modified":"2009-10-03T15:16:52","modified_gmt":"2009-10-03T14:16:52","slug":"truc-bien","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/triumphadonf.com\/v3\/truc-bien\/","title":{"rendered":"Truc bien !!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

http:\/\/www.classicmotorcycles.org.uk\/bikemuseum\/museum_triumph.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Triumph<\/span> started by two Germans. Siegfried Bettman and Mauritz Schulte, the company was founded in 1886 making bicycles and based in Coventry.
\nA quarrel led to a split and Schulte continued, focusing on simple reliable machines. Triumph hit financial problems in the 1930’s during the depression, and was sold to Ariel in 1936. It was at this point that Edward Turner was appointed Chief Designer, and within a year the ‘500cc Speed-Twin’ was born. In 1951 the company was taken over by BSA and other famous models followed, such as the ‘Bonneville’ in 1959 and ‘Trident’ in 1969 but by the early eighties production was slowly coming to an end. Although the liquidator was called in in 1983 the firm was re-born in 1991 under the ownership of John Bloor and continues to this day making a product which has reputation.<\/p>\n

Click links for reviews and the photo to see a full size version<\/span><\/p>\n

Up to 250cc Class<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>1954\u00a0T15<\/a> Terrier
\n150cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1957\u00a0T20<\/a> Tiger Cub
\n200cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1962\u00a0T10<\/a> Tina
\n100cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1962\u00a0T20<\/a> Tiger Cub
\n200cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a>1964\u00a0T20<\/a> Tiger Cub
\n200cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1965\u00a0T10<\/a> Tina
\n100cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1964\u00a0\u00a0TS1<\/a> Tigress
\n175cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1967\u00a0T20<\/a> Super Cub
\n200cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a>1971\u00a0TR25W<\/a>
\n250cc<\/td>\n		<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

500cc Class<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>1949\u00a0TRW<\/a>
\n500cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1949\u00a0TR5<\/a> Trophy
\n500cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1955\u00a05T<\/a> Speed Twin
\n500cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1955\u00a0T100<\/a> Tiger 100
\n500cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a>1959\u00a05TA<\/a> Speed Twin
\n500cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1969\u00a0T100T<\/a> Daytona
\n500cc<\/td>\n		<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

650cc to 750cc Class<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>1957\u00a0T110<\/a> Tiger 110
\n650cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1961\u00a06T<\/a> Thunderbird
\n650cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1966\u00a0T120<\/a> Bonneville
\n650cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1981 TR65 Thunderbird
\n650cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a>1973 X75 Hurricane
\n750cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1975 Legend
\n750cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1975 Quadrant Prototype
\n1000cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1977\u00a0T140<\/a> Bonneville
\n750cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a>1977\u00a0T140<\/a> Bonneville
\nJubilee 750cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1977\u00a0T160<\/a> Trident
\n750cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1982 T140 TSS
\n750cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>1992 Bucaneer
\n750cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The New Generation of Replica Styled Bikes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>2001 Bonneville
\n800cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>2001 Thunderbird
\n900cc<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a>2004 Speedmaster
\n900cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Triumph Model Reviews<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

T15 <\/span>Terrier<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>1953-56, 149cc, ohv single, 180lbs, 105mpg, 50mph<\/span>
\nIn the fifties this was the first unit construction single with a four speed gearbox. Quite advanced for the time but let down by poor materials.\u00a0 Formed the basis for the later, more popular Tiger Cub. The chassis was built down to a price.<\/span>T20 <\/span>Tiger Cub<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/strong>1954-65, 199cc, ohv single, 230lb, 85mpg, 65mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Developed from the Terrier\u00a0 the Tiger Cub was a great learner bike. Suffered from wiring problems, poor brakes and big end problems. 1957 saw the swinging arm frame come in which had graced the bigger bikes in 1955.<\/span><\/p>\n

T20 <\/span>Bantam Cub<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1966-1969, 199cc, ohv single, 230lb, 100mpg, 65mph<\/span>
\nIn 1965 the Cub engine fitted into BSA Bantam frame and tank. This was named the Bantam Cub, and gave improved handling.<\/span><\/p>\n

T20 <\/span>Super Cub<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1967-1969, 199cc, ohv single, 230lb, 100mpg, 65mph
\n<\/span>Basically a Bantam Cub, but with modified brakes and fittings, selling alongside the Bantam Cub.<\/span><\/p>\n

TS1<\/a><\/span><\/strong> Tigress<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>1958-1965, 172cc, 2-stroke, 236lb, 90mpg, 55mph
\n<\/span>Introduced to compete with the prevailing Italian threat, this was based upon the trusted BSA Bantam engine.<\/span><\/p>\n

TW2<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\/S<\/strong><\/span> Tigress<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>1958-1965, 249cc, ohv twin, 236lb
\n<\/span>Basically the same as the TS1 Tigress, but fitted with a 250cc Twin Four-stroke engine, the S model having electric start.<\/span><\/p>\n

T10<\/a><\/strong><\/span> Tina<\/strong><\/span> <\/span>1962-1970, 100cc, 2-stroke, 143lb, 100mpg, 45mph
\n<\/span>Introduced to compete with the Japanese C50\/90 step through model which were so successful. A new engine was designed and modified by Bert Hopwood with an automatic transmission based upon the centrifugal force of large ball bearings acting upon the vee drive belt, which in the main performed well, but could jam at fully open. Initially named the Tina it was revised in 1965 and named the T10.<\/span><\/p>\n

TR25W<\/span><\/strong><\/a> <\/span>Trophy (Blazer)<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1971-72, 249cc, ohv single, 320lb, 55mpg, 80mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Street scrambler based on the BSA B25. A good practical bike which is fun to ride and has reasonable performance for it\u2019s size. Good handling and braking (in post \u201969 bikes which had a TLS front drum) were its main attributes but let down by exploding gearboxes, weak con-rod and big-end.<\/span><\/p>\n

3T<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>1945-51, 349cc, ohv twin, 335lbs, 75mpg, 75mph<\/span>
\nBasically a smaller version engine of the 5T in rigid frame and poor brakes.\u00a0 This was the small light weight tourer. Plunger suspension came in 1947 but is not easy to work with. Later replaced by the T3A in 1957<\/span><\/p>\n

3TA<\/a> <\/span>Twenty-One<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1957-69, 348cc, ohv twin, 360lb, 70mpg, 80mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Unit construction twin with Bathtub rear end and pigeon catcher front guard. Also called the 21 (Celebrating 21 years of Triumph engineering), this was the first unit-construction Triumph. Handling was not particularly good, which when combined with poor brakes and ignition problems do not make it a desirable bike.<\/span><\/p>\n

T90<\/a> <\/span>Tiger<\/span> <\/span>90<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1963-68, 349cc, ohv twin, 340lbs, 70mpg, 90mph<\/span>
\nSports version of the 3TA motor in a new single down-tube frame. The cut down Bathtub rear end was dumped in 1964 in favour of the classic Triumph look. There was an improved frame in 1967 and decent forks in 1968.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bandit<\/a><\/strong><\/span> <\/span>1970-72, 349cc, OHC twin, 345lb, Prototype<\/span>
\nAnnounced at the last Major Motor show, this twin was state of the art alloy engineering designed by Bert Hopwood. Carrying many of the now established Japanese components, such as electric start, indicators, twin overhead cams, it is a shame that it never made the production line, as tests proved it to be a good bike.<\/span><\/p>\n

5T<\/a> <\/span>Speed<\/span> <\/span>Twin<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1937-58, 490cc, ohv twin, 375lb, 65mpg, 90mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Famous Speed Twin which was ahead of it’s time in many ways, but was a handful when taking corners fast. Plagued with oil leaks, vibration and noisy rattles as well as poor handling the engine was just taken from the pre-war model, original 1937. Adopted the famous nacelle in 1949.The rear sprung hub is complex and lacks spare parts,1955 saw the swinging arm frame. <\/span><\/p>\n

T100<\/a> <\/span>Tiger 100<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1939-57, 490cc, ohv twin, 370lb, 60mpg, 100mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Pre-war model with telescopic front forks added in 1945, this was the sports version of the 5T. The all alloy engine is rather noisy. The early models had rigid rear end or sprung hub, which were eventually replaced by swinging arm in 1955, but this did not radically improve it’s handling. <\/span><\/p>\n

TR5<\/a> <\/span>Trophy<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1949-58, 490cc, ohv twin, 370lb, 60mpg, 100mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>An off road version of the Speed Twin with alloy top end and a shorter frame. There was a \u00ab\u00a0C\u00a0\u00bb model which stands for competition. Triumph made several models in this specification, which were export models aimed at the USA for off-road riding. Usually it entailed, high level exhaust pipes, high wide handle bars, small headlight, non-valanced mudguards, off-road tyres, energy-transfer ignition, lowered gearing, smaller petrol tank and stiffened frame. <\/span><\/p>\n

5TA<\/a> <\/span>Speed<\/span> <\/span>Twin<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1959-60, 490cc, ohv twin, 375lb, 65mpg, 90mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Basically an updated Speed Twin which retained the same colour scheme of Amaranth red.<\/span><\/p>\n

T100A<\/a>\/SS\/C, <\/strong><\/span>1960-71, 499cc, ohv twin, 340lbs, 70mpg,100mph<\/span>
\nUnit construction Tiger based on the 5TA fitted with \u2018bathtub\u2019 rear enclosure which was not popular at the time. 1961 saw the T100SS with the half bathtub. Improvements came in 1967 with a better frame and in 1969 with TLS drum front brake. The 1970 T100C suffered from poor build quality but had nice chassis and single carb giving performance and economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

T100T<\/a>\/R <\/span>Daytona<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1967-73, 499cc, ohv twin, 340lbs, 65mpg, 110mph<\/span>
\nTwin carb version the Daytona was a nice looking bike but not a great improvement on power. 1968 T100C had twin mid-level exhaust pipes running down the left-hand side. 1970 came the T100R not\u00a0 a great improvement<\/span> .<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TR5MX<\/a> <\/span>Avenger<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1973-74, 499cc, ohv single, 340lbs, 60mpg, 85mph<\/span>
\nReally a BSA B50MX with Twin silencers from one exhaust. <\/span><\/p>\n

TR5T<\/a> <\/span>Adventurer<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1973-74, 490cc, ohv twin, 330lb, 50mpg, 80mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Triumph twin engine in a BSA street scrambler frame. Rare. Pleasantly vibratory with rugged good looks.<\/span><\/p>\n

TRW<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>1948-65, 500cc, sv twin, 375lb, 65mpg, 70mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Old side-valve brute that was popular with the military. Suffered from poor fuel economy. Many parts borrowed from the Trophy trials range.<\/span><\/p>\n

6T<\/a> <\/span>Thunderbird<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1950-61, 649cc, ohv twin, 400lb, 60mpg, 95mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Soft and smooth tourer with customary Triumph characteristics, which had the new swinging arm frame and the Pre-unit Triumph twin. The sports version was the Tiger 110, which was introduced in 1954 and had better brakes. 1960 saw the bathtub model introduced.<\/span><\/p>\n

T110<\/a> <\/span>Tiger 110<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1954-61, 649cc, ohv twin, 400lbs, 60mpg, 115mph<\/span>
\nThis Tiger had the new swinging arm frame. Basically a sports model of the 6T Thunderbird. 1960 saw the bathtub model introduced.<\/span><\/p>\n

TR6<\/a> <\/span>Tiger 650<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1961-73, 649cc, ohv twin, 400lb, 55mpg, 105mph
\nSingle carb version of a Bonneville which was <\/span>the\u00a0 replacement for the Thunderbird. The engine prefix TR6P denotes an ex-police bike. 1963 saw the unit-construction model.1972 saw the 5 speed gearbox and 1973 front disc brakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

T120<\/a> <\/span>Bonneville<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1959-62, 649cc, ohv twin, 400lb, 50mpg, 110mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Fast super-sports pre-unit 650 with twin carbs. Noisy, with vibration and poor handling at speed. An excellent bike which gained it’s reputation from the Land Speed Record.<\/span><\/p>\n

T120R<\/a>\/V <\/span>Bonneville<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1963-74, 649cc, ohv twin, 410lb, 50mpg, 115mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>The unit-construction Bonneville has better handling than the earlier models and especially after 1971 with the oil-bearing frame, better forks and conical hub brakes. Good ones are relatively smooth, oil tight and quiet. 1966-70 bikes fetch the best prices. 1972 saw the 5 speed gearbox and 1973 front disc brakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

T140V<\/a> <\/span>Bonneville<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1973-88, 744cc, ohv twin, 440lb, 50mpg, 110mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Bigger version of the 650, which lacked development and was consequently ruined by excessive vibration. Limited editions:\u00a0 1977 Silver Jubilee, 1979 T140D with cast wheels, 1980 Executive with fairing and top-box, 1981 Royal Wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n

TR7RV<\/a> <\/span>Tiger 750<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1973-83, 744cc, ohv twin, 430lb, 48mpg, 105mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Single carb version of the Bonneville. Similar performance but with less charisma than the T140. Easier to tune and run making this a more desirable option.<\/span><\/p>\n

TSS<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>1982-83, 744cc, ohv twin, 420lb, 45mpg, 120mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>The T140 engine got a new eight valve head giving a little bit more performance, which came with an optional anti-vibration frame. Unfortunately, it\u2019s\u00a0 reliability suffered because of the four valve per cylinder design which led to overheating. A Bonneville with an 8 valve head giving a little more performance by trading off reliability. The TSX was a custom version with cast wheels.<\/span><\/p>\n

T150<\/a> <\/span>Trident<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1970-75, 740cc, ohv triple, 503lb, 37mpg, 120mph<\/span>
\nThe Triumph upright triple with 5 speed box and heavy frame. 1972 the disc front brake replaced the conical hub drum which for a bike of this capacity should have been standard from the start. In 1973 there was also a Hurricane version the X75.<\/span><\/p>\n

T160<\/a> <\/span>Trident<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>1975-77, 740cc, ohv triple, 503lb, 37mpg, 120mph<\/span>
\n<\/span>Final version of the Trident, which had more reliable engine based on the BSA inclined Rocket with electric start, rear disc brake and left foot gear-change. Fast with excellent handling, but performance suffered due to emission controls.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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