The last major motorcycle from Triumph Meriden, the Triumph Trident was was a 750cc triple designed specifically for American market demands. Unfortunately, it was absolutely dominated by the Honda CB750.
The twin of the BSA Rocket 3, this bike was produced from ’68-’75. 1974 marked the release of the T160 model, a last ditch effort to try and save mass production, as well as make the bike more competitive with the CB750. THhere were several incremental changes, including an electric start, left-side shifter, five-speed gearbox, front and rear discs, and new silencers to satisfy US noise requirements. Interestingly, this bike also “regressed” in styling to a more traditional Triumph design – management felt that the slightly adventurous styling of the previous generation had hurt sales.
This specific Triumph Trident has covered 31,000 miles and will need some work as it has been sitting for several years. The engine turns over and has compression, but the cosmetics look good with an excellent amount of patina.
Find this Triumph Trident for sale in Saint Louis, Missouri with a BIN price of $6,750
