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The TR6C Trophy Special was built at the request of Triumph's sole US distributor at the time, Johnson Motors in southern California, as a way to target the growing number of desert riders. It was fitted with Dunlop Trials Universal block-tread tires and was the model referred to as the "Desert Sled". 1968 650-cc TR6C Triumph Trophy
TR6 Trophy: 650 1956–1968 Single carburetor model. TR6C Trophy: 650 C is the 'Competition' Model. High pipes on left side. Frequently referred to as desert sleds when used for racing in the Western US. Lower overall gear ratios. TR6P Saint 650 1967-1973 Police version of the unit construction Trophy.
The Scrambler was designed as a Bonneville with off-road styling and limited off-road capability. The TR6C Trophy Special was the major influence on the new Scrambler, and the new bike shared the same key features – most obviously including the high level stacked twin exhausts and crossover exhaust headers, though Triumph had to swap sides (from left to right) with the stacked pipes because ...
650 cc 1966 1972 Single carburettor. From 1971 had oil-bearing frame A65L Lightning: 650 cc 1964 1972 Twin carburettors. Known as Lightning Rocket in the US before 1966. From 1971 had oil-bearing frame A65 Spitfire Hornet: 650 cc 1964 1967 Twin carburettor off-road racer.(US only) Known as "Hornet" from 1966 A65LC Lightning Clubman 650 cc 1965
Based on the Speed Twin, the TR5 was a trials machine designed for off-road use with a high level two into one exhaust and good handling on public roads. [2] The name 'Trophy' came from the three 'specials' that Triumph built for the Italian International Six Day Trial in 1948, which went on to win three gold medals and the manufacturers team trophy. [3]
The new removable hardtop for the TR6 was designed in-house by Triumph, and was available as an option. [5] Construction of the TR6 was traditional body-on-frame with four-wheel independent suspension, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. All TR6s were powered by Triumph's 2.5-litre straight-6 engine. The TR6 featured a four-speed manual ...
As a replacement for the ageing Triumph Tiger Cub, the TR25W Trophy was introduced in 1968. (The "W" in the model designation stood for "woodsman") [ 37 ] The machine shared the chassis of the Starfire, but used 19" wheels front and rear, with a steel Triumph tank and side panels, high bars and a high level exhaust on the right hand side.
On 6 September 1956, at Bonneville Salt Flats American racer Johnny Allen secured the motorcycle land-speed record on a heavily modified Triumph T110 with a top speed of 214.17 mph (344.67 km/h). [3] This success led to the development of the Tiger T110's successor - the Triumph Bonneville. [4]