Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1973 Triumph TR6R Tiger
Beautifully presented 650 twin
Estimate
£3, 200 - £3, 800
Registration No: UYK 680M
Frame No: AG46101
MOT: Exempt
Last of the pre Co-Op Meridan built models
Restored to a good degree of originality
Matching numbers, supplied with a V5C
Triumph is one of the most iconic and revered names in the history of motorcycling, established in Coventry in 1885. By the start of the 1900s, the company had made its first motorcycle, beginning a continuous run of production under various ownership until its eventual closure in 1983. Triumph was reborn in the early 1990s and is once again one of the world's most desirable brands. In 1937, the Edward Turner-designed Speed Twin was released, launching a range of Triumph twins that epitomised British motorcycles in the post-war years. Many believe the various Speed Twin, Thunderbird, Bonneville, Tiger and Trophy models to be the ultimate versions of the classic British vertical twin, with the 1973 models being the last of the Meriden-made bikes before the ill-fated co-operative takeover in 1974.
This TR6R Tiger 650 has been restored by a previous owner to a very high standard, keeping as much originality as possible. The 1973 models are often considered to be the best examples of the long running design, before significant changes were implemented with the 1974 models, coinciding with the start of the industry's financial decline. Presented in what was at the time Triumph's race team colours of metallic blue and white, it represents the end of the original Triumph production at Meridan before the workers' co-operative took over the factory in 1974. The bike has been fitted with electronic ignition during its extensive restoration and will be supplied with 2 keys and a current V5C.
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