TRIUMPH Tiger T100 (1952-1960) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Triumph Tiger, also known as the T100, was a standard motorcycle made by the British company from 1939 to 1940 when production stopped due to the Germans bombing the factory during World War 2 and recommenced from 1946 to 1973.

After Triumph recovered and began production, the Tiger 100 entered the market with a new telescopic fork. In 1951, the bike featured a new close-finned alloy cylinder barrel and a factory race kit for independent racers. Also, in 1953, the manufacturer made available the Tiger 100C, a motorcycle packed with a complete race kit and was made in only 560 units.

The 1954 T100 model was the first to feature a swingarm rear suspension system, being developed alongside other models in the range. The Tiger 100 was the sports model of the range and was extensively used for racing.

In the visual department, the bike packed standard features, such as a large round headlight, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted shock absorbers, a center stand, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 1952 Triumph Tiger T100 had installed a 498cc vertical twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank fed by an Amal Monobloc carburetor, delivering 32 hp with maximum strength at 6,500 rpm.