BSA/Triumph racing triples
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The BSA/Triumph racing triples were three cylinder 750 cc racing motorcycles manufactured by BSA/Triumph and raced with factory support from 1969-1974. There were road racing, production racing, endurance racing and flat track variants. The machines were based on the road-going BSA Rocket 3/Triumph Trident.
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Manufacturer | BSA/Triumph |
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Production | 1969-1974 |
Assembly | Meriden, West Midlands, England |
Class | Racing motorcycle |
Engine | Air-cooled 750 cubic centimetres (46 cu in) OHV triple |
Bore / stroke | 68 mm × 70 mm |
Compression ratio | 11:1 or 12.5:1 |
Power | 81 bhp (60 kW)-85 bhp (63 kW) @ 8,200 rpm |
Transmission | 5-speed gearbox, chain drive |
Frame type | Full duplex cradle |
Suspension | Telescopic forks, swinging arm |
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BSA/Triumph reputedly had a $2 million racing budget for 1970/1.[1]