$9,900
Santa Monica, California
Category
Standard Motorcycles
Engine
650
Posted Over 1 Month
Fantastically original and untouched, but a superb rider! 1970 Triumph Tiger TR6R Frame no. TR6R PD31770 Engine no. PD31770 TR6R 1970 is considered a pivotal year for Triumph motorcycle design. It was the last year of what many considered some of greatest motorcycles ever made. Although it lies in the shadow if its big sister, the Bonneville, the 1970 TR6 is probably one of the most rider-friendly and versatile Triumphs made in the modern era. In 1970, Triumph offered two variants of the TR6 - the C model, primarily intended for dual purpose riding - and the R model for every day street and touring use. The 1970 650 single carburetor twins reached the zenith of pre oil-in-frame development with features such as a progressive and powerful dual leading shoe front brake, light throttle operation and a change to an American SAE thread form on all fasteners. This change alone greatly assisted dealers and owners alike in servicing the motorcycle. Other changes specific to this year include a revised rear passenger grab rail, and a significantly improved engine breathing system. 1970 was the only year to incorporate a pair of removable front engine mounting plates that made engine removal and installation an easy task. The TR6 of this year also features a fuel tank with a larger capacity than the Bonneville to further enhance its touring capability. In the performance department, the TR6 will run only a few miles an hour shy of the Bonneville's top speed, acceleration is on an almost even par easily through third gear and fuel economy is exceptional with 60+ miles per gallon not unheard of. The timeless styling of this motorcycle, its throaty exhaust note and overall reliability of a single carb configuration, make this a very rideable and desirable collector motorcycle. The zenith of the collector grade motorcycle is an unrestored bike, still in its original paint. And here is an excellent example. Owned from new by a local Southern California gentleman, the bike, now showing 22,400 miles, was his prized possession. Completely original and untouched, the bike oozes perfectly consistent patina and feels exquisite. This highly collectible, numbers matching TR6 dates from this pinnacle year of 1970, built in November of 1969. It is absolutely original, in Spring Gold with black stripe and original Tiger sticker. The colors are repeated on the striped fenders, also original to the bike. It features is original California black license plate, and is currently registered. This survivor runs perfectly and has just undergone an extensive service and sympathetic mechanical restoration by a true marque expert, at considerable cost, including clutch, engine overhaul, brakes, cables, fork rebuild, etc. When I say this is a 1-2 kick bike, I am not saying it lightly. I rode it yesterday for the first time in 6 weeks and it fired up on the 2nd kick. It rides flawlessly. Brakes and suspension feel like a bike should. It is fantastic and I would honestly ride it anywhere. It starts easily and idles smoothly, and has good, responsive power. It shifts well through an excellent clutch. 99% of the hardware is original to the bike, and all cycle parts are original. I couldn’t bring myself to change the seat cover, even with the small tear, or footpeg rubbers, as they too have stood the test of over 45 years! It even has the original Manufacturers sticker on the frame. There are a few scratches and scuffs around the bike, to be expected on a 45 year old machine, which has never been restored, and a couple of dings in the top of the tank. The side panel is not original to the bike, but is about the only part I can find that isn’t. The original wiring harness is still in place for the most part and all electrical works as it should. Thousands of 650cc Triumphs of all different models were produced and delivered worldwide, and I can’t imagine too many still exist, falling to scrap yards and the like. Many of the survivors have been customized or restored. With today's rising interest in barn finds and other unrestored motorcycles, this very special time capsule Tiger offers a buyer the chance to own one of Triumph's most collectable street machines, knowing that the investment is sound.
Trim TOTALLY ORIGINAL RUNS PERFECTLY
