Triumph Tiger 750 TR7T Trail (1980)

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The Triumph TR7T Tiger Trail motorcycle was produced in 1980 and is equipped with a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 744cc. It features an Amal Mkl, 30mm slide-type carburetor, Lucas electronic ignition with battery and coils, and a wet, multi-plate clutch. The bike has a maximum power of 38.7 horsepower at 6500 RPM and a maximum torque of 46 Nm at 4000 RPM. It has a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive, with a tubular double cradle frame and telescopic front forks with coil springs and oil damping. The rear suspension is a controlled swinging fork with five spring pre-load settings and gas/oil damping. The front brake is a single 10-inch disc and the rear brake is a single 7-inch drum. The tires are 3.00-21 in the front and 4.00-18 in the rear. The bike has a length of 2248mm, width of 787mm, a height of 1118mm, and a dry weight of 174kg. The fuel capacity is 10.5 liters. The review by Cycle World indicates that the Triumph TR7T Tiger Trail is a capable and comfortable off-road machine, with good low-end torque and ample ground clearance.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph TR7T Tiger Trail

Year: 1980


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 744 cc / 45.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 82 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Amal Mkl, 30mm slide type carburetor
Ignition: Lucas electronic with battery and coils
Starting: Kick
Battery: 12V Yuasa.
Generator: Lucas 12V/130W single phase alternator.
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Max Power: 28.9 kW / 38.7 hp @ 6500
Max Torque: 46 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m / 31ft.lb. @ 4000rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Gear Ratio: 1st 13.49 / 2nd 9.59 / 3rd 7.31 / 4th 6.21 / 5th (top) 5.22:1.
Frame: Tubular double cradle with twin front downtubes and spine main frame used as oil tank.
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks with coil springs and oil damping
Front Wheel Travel: 152 mm / 6 in
Rear Suspension: Swinging fork controlled by twin Marzocchi units. Five spring pre-load settings and gas/oi damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 5 in
Front Brakes: Single 10 in disc
Rear Brakes: Singe 7 in drum
Front Tyre: 3.00 -21
Rear Tyre: 4.00 -18
Dimensions: Length: 2248 mm / 88.5inWidth: 787 mm / 31.0 in. Height: 1118 mm / 44.0 in.
Seat height: 826 mm / 32.5 in.
Wheelbase: 1422 mm / 56 in.
Dry Weight: 174 kg / 383 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10.5 L / 2.8 US gal / 2.3 Imp gal
Review: Cycle World

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