The Classic TR6 Trophy (and Tiger); 1967 - 1970

[CarlS]

Triumph Trophy TR6R 650CC

MANUFACTURED AT MERIDEN, WARWICKSHIRE, ENGLAND

The Trophy evolved from a WWII design that was adapted to Trials riding and became a 500 cc machine based on the Edward Turner Speed Twin Design for ISDT competition. This was the TR5 Trophy. In 1956, the Trophy TR6 (Trophy Bird) with a 650 cc motor was introduced. The Trophy name came about from the success of the Speed Twins ISDT bikes

By 1962, the Trophy had become essentially a single carb Bonneville. The TR6R was the US market street version and the TR6C was the off road (desert) racing version. A TR6P (police version) was also produced.

Beginning in 1969, Triumph renamed the TR6 from Trophy to Tiger


650CC, OVERHEAD VALVE, FOUR-STROKE, VERTICAL TWIN, DRY SUMP

9:1 COMPRESSION, 47 HP, 120 MPH TOP SPEED (APPROX)

4-SPEED RIGHT-SIDE SHIFT, DUPLEX (PRIMARY), SIMPLEX (FINAL) DRIVE S

12 VOLT POSITIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WT.- 375 LBS.


What GrandPaul stated about the Bonneville applies to the TR6:

There is very little argument against these being some of the very finest classic bikes of all time, and certainly THE finest of their era. The beautiful, trim lines of the engine, tank and entire cycle are timeless.

While very conservative by today's standards, the Bonnevilles of this era were at the top of their game and were the bike to beat on the track and on the street. Even when compared to some modern bikes, the silky-smooth handling of the Bonnevilles of this era is still above par at posted speed limits in the twisty bits. They deliver a true feeling of oneness of the rider with the machine.

 

[CarlS]

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