
LOT 315
1970 Triumph 649cc TR6R Trophy Registration no. DNP 251H Frame no. GD 54441 TR6R Engine no. GD 54441 TR6R
Sold for £3,220 inc. premium
Lot 315
1970 Triumph 649cc TR6R Trophy
1970 Triumph 649cc TR6R Trophy
Registration no. DNP 251H
Frame no. GD 54441 TR6R
Engine no. GD 54441 TR6R
Registration no. DNP 251H
Frame no. GD 54441 TR6R
Engine no. GD 54441 TR6R
By the time Triumph introduced unitary construction of the engine/transmission assembly on its 650 twins for 1963, the TR6 Trophy had long been established as the single-carburettor companion to the twin-carb Bonneville, whose specification in all other respects it closely followed. Following the wholesale changes of frame layout in the late pre-unit era, a single down-tube design was introduced on the 650cc 'unit' twins, although even this would undergo several detail alterations over the next eight years. The most important 'tweak' to the Trophy/Bonneville frame was made for the 1967 model year, when a shallower steering head angle was adopted in the interests of better high-speed stability; road testers duly reported a marked improvement in that respect. By this time Triumph's two '650' sportsters had been updated with 12-volt electrics and a full-width 8" front brake, while other significant improvements for 1967 included a new oil pump and an increase in the Trophy's compression ratio to 9.0:1, same as the Bonneville's.
Since purchasing this Trophy in 2012, the vendor has toured all over the world with it, travelling through Africa (Timbuktu), South America and North America. The condition of the panniers testifies to the fact that this Triumph has been a real workhorse! Recommissioning will be required before further use. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with a V5C document and a trophy cup: 'Carole Nash Bike Night Survivor'.
Offered with key
Since purchasing this Trophy in 2012, the vendor has toured all over the world with it, travelling through Africa (Timbuktu), South America and North America. The condition of the panniers testifies to the fact that this Triumph has been a real workhorse! Recommissioning will be required before further use. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with a V5C document and a trophy cup: 'Carole Nash Bike Night Survivor'.
Offered with key
Footnotes
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.





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