1954 Triumph Tiger T110 Motorcycle
Sold: $12,000
Specifications
| Engine | Twin cylinder,650cc |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-Speed manual |
| Colour | Blue |
| Trim | Black Vinyl |
Description
The Triumph Tiger 110 650 cc OHV Twin was Triumph's fastest production motorcycle to date, developed for the American market which wanted a higher power output. The T110 was first built in 1953 and introduced in 1954. Originally produced with a cast iron cylinder block and head, this was quickly replaced with a light alloy cylinder head with special airways to improve cooling and austenitic iron valve seat inserts. The external oil fed pipes were also replaced with internal oil ways via the pushrod tubes. The Triumph Tiger 100 was named because it was capable of 100 mph (160 km/h), so it was an obvious marketing idea to call the new bike the Tiger 110 - although technically the best one way speed obtained by The Motor Cycle magazine in tests was 109 mph. On 6 September 1956, at Bonneville Salt Flats American racer Johnny Allen secured the motorcycle land-speed record on a heavily modified Triumph T110 with a top speed of 214.17 mph (344.67 km/h).This success led to the development of the Tiger T110's successor - the Triumph Bonneville.
