1975 Triumph Trident 750 T160V

Highlights

Current owner for 27 years
Original Ohio title included
TR3OC dating certificate confirming June 1975 build
Low mileage of 17,908 miles

The Appeal

The Triumph Trident T160 is a revered classic motorcycle, and in its day, was one of the most technically advanced bikes in the world. Indeed, many motorcycle historians tend to vouch for this as the industry's first superbike - having pipped the legendary Honda CB750 at the post by a scant few weeks.

As the last of the Trident series, the T160V holds a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts, combining British engineering with a unique three-cylinder engine that offers a smooth and powerful ride.

This particular 1975 Triumph Trident T160V stands out due to its well-documented history and careful ownership. With only three owners from new and the current owner having cherished it for 27 years, this motorcycle is a superb example through and through. The vendor informs us that the bike is in stunning original condition, having been kept in a heated dry garage and never exposed to wet conditions.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1975
Sold in July 1990 with 14,460 miles on the odometer
Shipped to the UK in 1991 and registered in the UK as AVS288N
Bike was sold at Sotheby's auction in April 1991
Given a +20 rebore in June 1991
Petrol tank refurbishment in June 1992, receipts included
MoT certificates for 1991 through to 1999 included
The vendor purchased the bike in 1997 with 16,361 miles on the odometer
Some MoT certificates included
Currently on SORN
Comes with TR3OC dating certificate confirming June 1975 build
Original Ohio title included
Currently indicates 17,908 miles on a five-figure odometer - less than 3,500 miles have been covered while in the UK

The Condition

The bike is lovely to look at with those iconic lines still in excellent order
Cherokee Red and White with Gold coachlines
Never been out in the wet in my ownership
Always covered in a heated dry garage
Original paint on frame has some marks and imperfections
Two very minor marks on the petrol tank that were touched in
Seat is free of any rips or tears
Instruments are clear and legible
All mechanical components look in good order

The Mechanics

Air-cooled 750cc OHV triple powerplant
Manual transmission with 5 gears
Not leaking any oil other than a tiny weep at the chain case drain plug
Boyer electronic ignition
Starts on the electric starter with a good modern battery fitted
The bike master cylinders and brake hoses were replaced a few years ago as the original hoses had deteriorated inside
They were replaced with Stainless cylinders and braided hoses
All electrics work as intended
Western bars replaced with UK original low bars
New featherlight clutch cable fitted
The bike is reportedly starting and running as expected with no reported issues

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