TRIUMPH/BSA 500 (TR5 MX) - VINTAGE DIRT BIKE

Every Bike, Every Model From 1974

Nov. 01, 2005 By Rick Sieman
» TRIUMPH/BSA 500 (TR5 MX)
 
 
TRIUMPH/BSA 500 (TR5 MX) RATING ******
PURPOSE: Racing, trail riding
PRICE N/A
DISPLACEMENT: 499cc
ENGINE TYPE: OHV four stroke single-cylinder
LUBRICATION: Dry sump, oil in frame
IGNITION: Flywheel magneto
TRANSMISSION: 4-speed, right side shift
CLAIMED HORSEPOWER: N/A @6200rpm
CLAIMED WEIGHT: 260 pounds
WHEELBASE: 54 inches
GROUND CLEARANCE: 7.5 inches
FRAME: Single downtube splits into full cradle
FRONT SUSPENSION: Telescopic forks/BSA
REAR SUSPENSION: Swingarm w/Girling shocks
FRONT TIRE: 3.00x21 knobby
REAR TIRE: 4.00x18 knobby
WHEELS: Steel
FUEL CAPACITY: 2½ gallons
INSTRUMENTATION: None
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: England
Note: Photo is of BSA. Triumph is exactly the same except for gas tank

 

 


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