LOT 504

Formerly the property of Ted Frend 2000 Triumph TT600 Registration no. W842 XGH Engine no. *SMTTH800SXY105010*

Sold for £1,610 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 504

Formerly the property of Ted Frend, 2000 Triumph TT600

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Formerly the property of Ted Frend
2000 Triumph TT600
Registration no. W842 XGH
Engine no. SMTTH800SXY105010

Triumph's first offering in the vitally important 600cc class, the TT600 arrived in 2000 to less than universal acclaim. Handling and braking were judged as good as any, but the fuel injection needed further work, a shortcoming addressed by a succession of improved fuelling 'maps' downloadable from Triumph dealers. By 2002 Triumph had eliminated most of the glitches. "The TT's power curve is now a smooth, straight-ish line with no untoward dips and bumps to trap the unwary," revealed Bike magazine. "It's still a long way short of most of the other (Japanese 600cc) bikes on peak power, but in the low- to mid-range it's a very different story." There, the Triumph's high torque and low gearing really scored, making it one of the most useable bikes in everyday traffic conditions. "The TT has the best combination of handling and ride quality, for normal riders on normal roads – not just of any bike here, but of anything you can buy," enthused Bike. And despite the lower gearing the TT was still good for 150mph!

This TT600 was formerly owned by Ted Frend, the illustrious AJS works rider, from 2000 until his passing in 2004. It was then purchased by noted collector Ken Senior and showcased alongside his iconic Ted Frend AJS Porcupine (sold by Bonhams, July 2021). Offered with handbook and service book, showing Ted as purchasing the Triumph on 8th April 2000, there are no service stamps, however the book does document a side stand modification performed in July 2000. In addition there is the tool kit, original purchase order form, a collection of old MOT certificates reflecting the very limited use (only 868 miles in 2003 and 900 miles in 2006). The original V5 bears Ted Frend's name. It has remained untouched whilst on display and consequently will require recommissioning and safety checks prior to use.
2 keys.
Offered with key

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

The frame number is *SMTTH800SXY105010*. The engine number is S105326.

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