Lot details
Registration No: Un-Reg
Frame No: TR6RPG39459
Engine No: T.B.A.
cc: 650
MOT Expiry Date: None

For the 1971 season Triumph announced a considerably revised range of 650cc twins consisting of the TR6R Tiger, TR6C Trophy and the T120R Bonneville, the first machine effectively replaced the single carburetor Trophy model, whilst the TR6C Trophy catered for those seeking a "street scrambler" style machine. The T120R Bonneville continued as the sporting model in the range with equipment to suit. The most noticeable change to the range was the adoption of the Umberslade Hall designed; oil bearing frame fitted with "slimline" internally sprung forks and revised alloy conical hubs, the front being equipped with a twin leading shoe brake. The new frame and its related cycle parts endowed the T120 and TR6 models with a more lithe appearance, however, its introduction caused major problems when it was found that the Meriden power plant could not be installed in the new frame, delaying the production of machines for the 1971 season. Umberslade Hall had not allowed for the extra height of the (comparatively) long stroke Meriden power unit when compared to the BSA A65 forcing the Meriden engineers to redesign the cylinder head to enable the Triumph power plant to fit the P39 frame. The following season saw the range being reduced with the deletion of the Trophy TR6C, however, a five speed version of the T120 became a available as did a 744cc engine for the Tiger and Bonneville, the Meriden engineers had also attended to the P39 frames other major issue, the seat height, successfully reducing it from 34 inches to 31 inches. For the 1973 season a disc brake option became standard as did the five speed gearbox, although the Meriden "sit-in" resulted in very few "1973" season machines leaving the factory, the majority of the production being to the 1972 season specification as offered here.
The example of the single carburettor Tiger 650cc is described as being in superb, first rate, original condition with attractive burgundy paintwork. The odometer displays less than a 1000. Recently imported from the United States, early oil in frame examples like this are hard to find in this condition and are becoming increasingly sought after. It is offered Vat and Duty paid in the UK.