Beschreibung:

Launched in the UK in 1969, the BSA-Triumph 750cc triples were based on the existing Triumph 500cc twin-cylinder engine, being in essence a 'Tiger-and-a-half'. Differences between the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 were more than just cosmetic: the two models used different frames and in BSA guise the motor featured an inclined cylinder block. Only the Trident survived the group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the T160 (now using the inclined engine). Although ultimately upstaged in the showroom by Japanese rivals, the Triumph and BSA 750 triples did more than enough on the racetrack to ensure their place in motorcycling history. BSA-Triumph's Chief Engineer Doug Hele supervised engine development throughout 1969 while frame builder Rob North devised a chassis that would stand the test of time like few others. The team had many victories from Daytona to the Bol D'Or. Known for its legendary handling geometry, the Norton Featherbed frame, the basis of this bike, became a favorite of specials builders, who liked the wide-open engine bay. A Triton most often accommodated a 650cc Triumph engine but, as here, a Triumph triple could be persuaded into place. Top off the resulting chassis with an aluminum gas tank, alloy rims and premium rubber, and you had, in effect, the world's first sportbike. This Triton follows the script to a T. The bike ran at the Bonneville National Speed Week in 2007 ridden by Nick Bries. It comes with its full fairing. It was built by Bries using a copy, in chromoly 4130, of a Featherbed frame. The motor has a 11:1 compression, five-speed, and Mikuni carburetors. The custom aluminum oil tank 'matches' the Takasago wheels. An adjustable steering damper was also added. It was last serviced and test ridden in 2013.