1975 Triumph T160 Trident 750cc - One Owner

1975 Triumph T160 Trident

Year: 1975
Make: Triumph
Model: T160
Color: Red & Cream
Engine Size: 750cc
Cylinders: 2
Transmission: 5 speed
Mileage: 21099
VIN Number: T160-GK04818
Frame Number: T160-GK04818
Motorcycle Currently Registered
Ownership Clear Title in Owners Name

Motorcycle Location: Near Chicago, Illinois

Motorcycle Conditions:

Sheet Metal:  Nice original condition

Paint Condition:  Very good repaint from 1990

Chrome / Nickle / Misc. Plating Condition:  good, few small pits on wheels. minimal

Wheels and Tires: 
Front Wheel Size: 19"
Rear Wheel Size:  19"
Rear Tire Size and Make:  Avon Super Venom MA20 100/90/V19
Rear Tire Size and Make:  Avon Super Venom MA20 100/90/V19
Wheel and Tire Condition:  Wheels, few small pits on wheels. minimal, Tires, good tread but some weather cracking

Mechanical Condition:
It has an 867cc Big D (Dallas Tx) big bore kit. Ported and polished head and custom-made intake ports. All internals are balanced. Timing Gears have been drilled, lightened and balanced. Work done by Harold Werth Triumph of Joilet Il. Lucas Rita Electronic Ignition and re-wired to what was needed. 3 Mikunis carbs that I had modified at G.E.M. products in Carol Stream Il. By Bennie Cozed put on before anyone made the changeover kits. Surflex clutch plate, Bud Header and pipe. Runs and drives fine. Could use new rear master cylinder and I have a new SS front and rear masters for it.

Additional Descriptions of Motorcycle:
Un-restored survivor, era modified. I purchased this bike new in November of 1975 from Werth’s Triumph Sales in Joliet Il. It is the first of three T 160s I have had.  I still have most all the original parts and wire harnesses that have been removed except the exhaust
system pipes and many new parts for it as well as the original owner's manual and some other documentation.  Chopped rear fender, custom tail light and a front fender from Kawa KZ 900 LTD mounted backwards for the fun of it.

It was built to beat the Kawasaki 900 and 1000 LTDs, and it does!

Last driven was 6-18-2024, I have a video of it running. Will need some TLC to get it running but I am sure it will. Fuel has been swapped out this August with fresh.  

The 1975 Triumph T160 Trident is a classic British superbike known as the "last hurrah" of the original Triumph company. It featured an air-cooled, in-line three-cylinder engine and significant upgrades from its predecessors, such as an electric start and disc brakes on both the front and rear. 

Key Specifications

Noteworthy Features & Reviews

• Performance: The T160 offers excellent power and handling for a bike of its era. Reviewers from the time praised its three-cylinder engine as smooth relative to parallel twins, with a unique sound that encourages hard riding.
• Handling: It uses a development of the T120 Bonneville's frame, which provides reassuring and predictable handling. The bike is noted for its stability, even at high speeds.
• Design: The T160 featured updated styling, including the engine canted forward by 15 degrees, which allowed room for the electric starter. It has a distinctive four-pipe exhaust system, with the center cylinder using two pipes that merge into a pair of "bean can" silencers at the rear.
• Common Issues: Common owner complaints included a somewhat uncomfortable stock seat, minor oil leaks typical of vintage British bikes, and a high price tag when new compared to Japanese rivals. The stock single-disc front brake is considered marginal by modern standards, and many owners recommend an upgrade or a dual-disc conversion for better stopping power. 

Market Price

As a classic collectible, the value of a 1975 Triumph T160 varies significantly based on condition and originality. 

• Auction Range: Recent auction sales have generally ranged from approximately $8,000 to over $11,000 for well-maintained examples. Exceptionally well-preserved or restored models can fetch higher prices