Highlights

Legendary Norton-Triumph hybrid, adored by motorcycle enthusiasts
Professionally restored in 2014
Regular maintenance despite limited recent use

The appeal

The Tritonis is a legendary hybrid in motorcycle history, combining Norton's iconic "Featherbed" frame with Triumph's powerful parallel-twin engine to create a café racer that offered the best of both British manufacturers. Its name is, of course, a TriumphandNorton portmanteau.

This striking 650cc example from 1958 stands out for its professional restoration completed in 2014 and its careful maintenance thereafter. This bike represents a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of British motoring heritage from the years... in very good condition.

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History and documents

British motorcycle from the 1950s/'60s
Rare in this condition and configuration
Toponymic registration in order as the frame is Norton: Carte Grise Normale
Free of CT (before 1960)
Purchased in 2019, professionally restored in 2014
Regularly maintained, but little driven since acquisition
8,011 miles indicated

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Condition

Period-correct assembly, "a reference for its time", according to the seller
Bare aluminum finish for motorsport-inspired aesthetics
Bodywork in very good condition, with just one noticeable dent on the aluminum tank
Black-painted frame in good condition
Clearly legible instruments
Minimal signs of wear on saddlebags, grips and footrests

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The mechanics

650 cm³ Triumph parallel-twin engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Small oil leaks, but the engine and gearbox are in good working order, says the seller

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