1955 Wideline Featherbed frame, slightly modified by Dresda
Equipped with a Rickman 8-valve conversion
Comprehensive rebuild by Dresda in 2015 with over £12,500 invested
Featured on the front page of Classic Bike magazine's July 2018 issue
Approximately 5,214 miles since the Dresda rebuild
The Appeal
All Tritons, with their combination of Norton Featherbed frame and Triumph engine, are worthy of note, but this one is particularly impressive. Originally built and registered by the current owner in 1976, Classic Bike Magazine ran a feature in 2018 dubbing it a particularly "delicious special” - and we can't argue with that appraisal.
In 1980 the mount's engine was changed to a unit-construction T120, with a Rickman 8-valve conversion to add superior performance to the already brilliant handling of the Featherbed frame. The bike was later completely rebuilt in 2015 by Dresda, incorporating a host of Dresda mods and specialised parts the owner had acquired.
The bike uses a 1955 Norton Wideline Featherbed frame, with modified Roadholder forks and a very rare double-sided mag-alloy Robinson 4LS brake. The engine comprises 1967 Triumph T120 (Bonneville) crankcases with a T140 crank and Rickman 8-valve conversion (head, pistons and barrels - giving nominal 688cc), lightened rockers and Dresda valves. At 6000rpm it puts out a whopping 53bhp at the rear wheel (with the bhp still climbing), and it produces over 45ft/lb of torque all the way from 3500-6000rpm. Weighing approximately 155kg (without fuel) it’s quick, yet averages 70mpg. bike left 3 Chris Johns.jpg7.47 MB
History and Paperwork
Built by the current owner in 1975/76 and registered as a Triton in March 1976
Engine changed to a T120 with a Norton crank and Rickman 8-valve conversion in 1980
V5 logbook updated in 1980 with engine number and capacity change to 745cc
Registered as a 'Triton' with the DVLA
Off the road from the early 1980s to 2014
Total rebuild by Dresda in 2014/15, incorporating many modifications and parts
Featured in the July 2018 issue of Classic Bike magazine
Registered as a historic vehicle, exempt from road tax
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