1955 Triumph Tiger Trophy Thunderbird & More - 3-Page Vintage Motorcycle Article

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1955 Triumph Tiger Trophy Thunderbird & More - 3-Page Vintage Motorcycle Article
Original, vintage magazine article.
Page Size: Approx. 8" x 11" (21 cm x 28 cm) each page
Condition: Good
Most potent of the Triumph range is this 650 cc (40 cu. in.) Tiger 110 for 1955.
Triumph for 1955
Swinging Arm Rear Suspension
Featured on all Vertical Twins
SWINGING arm rear suspension on
the entire vertical twin range is the
big news in the 1955 Triumph produc-
tion program. Other highlights include
further advances on the high perform-
ance Super Sports T-110, a sparkling
new Trophy Scrambler with swinging
arm rear suspension and improvements
to and simplification of electrical sets—
as well as detail refinements thruout
the entire range. Those are the high-
lights and here is the complete data:
SUPER SPORTS TIGER 110
Triumph’s most powerful and fast-
est road machine for the enthusiast and
sportsman is further enhanced for
1955. New improvements include: new
longer torque arm and strengthened
anchorage for rear brake; strengthened
kickstarter mechanism of chrome
nickel steel; stiffened front fork; new
forged “roll up” center stand and side
stand; large two-level twinseat; new
features in lubrication system plus
New Triumph Trophy features swinging arm rear
suspension, 8 to 1 compression, etc.
many other detailed improvements.
The Super Sports T-110 incorporates
heavy crankshaft and main bearings;
large inlet valves; l¥s" Amal carbure-
tor with large float bowl and dual gaso-
line lines; high performance “sports
acceleration” cams; high compression
SVz to 1 pistons developing 43 hp with
standard mufflers (considerably more
with tuning and exhaust modifications;
Triumph swinging arm frame; hy-
draulically controlled front and rear
springing; D. C. dynamo lighting set;
automatically controlled magneto ig-
nition; large eight inch front brake
with streamlined aluminum air ventil-
ation scoops; folding footrests; val-
anced rear fender; high U. S. pattern
handlebars (not shown in illustration);
3-1/3 gallon sports gas tank. Full rac-
ing parts are available.
The T-110 is finished in Triumph
“shell blue sheen” (on tank and fend-
ers) and with black frame, streamlined
instrument nacelle, etc. Price of S908
includes Federal Excise Tax.
THUNDERBIRD 6T/SA
A completely new model of the fam-
ous Thunderbird is now introduced.
This is Triumph’s full-powered ideal for
the U. S. road rider. This new Thunder-
bird is now equipped with the proven
swinging arm rear suspension, with
three - position adjustable hydraulic
shock absorbers. An improved and sim-
plified A. C. lighting-ignition set is also
employed, as well as automatic igni-
tion control. Frame and fork features
are the same as on the T-110. A fold-
ing kickstarter is used with the
strengthened kickstarter mechanism.
The Triumph Swinging Arm Frame now incorpor-
ated on all of the Triumph Twins for '55.
Lower end engine specifications are
also similar to the T-110, with the silent
ramp type camshaft (E3275) being
used. Fuel is fed thru a 1-1/16" Amal
carburetor. The standard 7 to 1 com-
pression pistons deliver 34 hp with the
streamlined mufflers. As on the T-110,
the Thunderbird also features the new
oil tank that also incorporates the air
cleaner, tool box and battery box in
one compact neat looking unit. Gas
tank capacity is 4% gallons. Twinseat
and folding foot rests are also featured.
Ever-popular Speed Twin is now supplied with
the new frame, twinseat, A.C. lighting, etc...
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