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Triumph Tiger T100 500cc 1954

Triumph Tiger 100

The world's most famous sporting 500 in a new and even more attractive form. Entirely new frame with hydraulically damped rear suspension giving the finest possible steering and roadholding. All alloy engine well known for its remarkable performance.

T100 and T110 GENERAL

ENGINE T100. 500 c.c. O.H.V. twin with two gear driven camshafts. High compression pistons, die cast alloy head and barrel with close pitch fins. Dry sump lubrication with pressure fed big ends and valve gear. Patented plain big ends. New massive crankshaft. Twin carburetters optional (extra). Racing Kit available.

ENGINE T110. 650 c.c. O.H.V. vertical twin with unique "shell moulded" cast iron head and barrel. High compression pistons, special camshafts, large bore carburetter, new heavier crankshaft, dry sump lubrication, pressure fed big ends and valve gear.

FOUR SPEED GEARBOX, Triumph design and manufacture. Heavy duty gears and shafts of finest quality nickel and nickel-chrome steel. Positive stop footchange. Multi-plate clutch with built-in rubber pad type shock absorber.

FUEL TANKS. All steel welded tanks with quick release caps and accessible filters. Oil tank in n streamlined "one piece" unit with air cleaner, battery and tool containers.

FRAME. Brazed cradle type frame with pivoted fork rear suspension with hydraulic damping adjustable for varying loads.

FORKS. The famous Triumph telescopic pattern with long supple springs and hydraulic damping. Quickly detachable rear wheel (optional extra T100 and T110).