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Cycle News 1972 11 28

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• The 1973 Triumph Tiger 750 (TR7RV) Triumph proves that a machine with power can still be practical. The big 750 4-stroke vertical twin engine turns out mind-bending torque, and its single Amal carburetor gives you better mileage. Add a 5-speed gear box and a powerful disc front brake and you've got the perfect touring machine. The tach and speedometer are mounted in a more compact grouping and the clutch and brake levers have been reshaped for easier control. But with all this convenience, don't get the idea that the Tiger's a pushover. A twist of the wrist and you'll see what we mean. The 1973 Triumph Hurricane X-75 (TRX75) Triumph performance and handling in a breathtaking new package designed by Craig Vetter. It's powered by a big 4-stroke OHV triple with three matched Amal carburetors. The three megaphone mufflers are all rakishly swept along the right side. And the long-looking front forks give the illusion of motion while the bike is standing still. This eye-catching, road-devouring 750 is a giant step ahead in motorcycle design. For the man who wants more than just another motorcycle, this is his chance to ride the shape of things to come. The 1973 Triumph Trophy Trail 500 (TR5T) Triumph's new triple threat machine. It's legal for the road, ready for the trail and rarin' to go into competition. It's the only off-road 500 with a 4-stroke twin engine. The frame is engineered for trail toughness and it doubles as an oil tank. A tach is standard and the speedometer is re-settable in tenths for Enduro accuracy. And it comes equipped with a USDA approved spark arrestor. Plant yourself on the slim % length seat. Then imagine you're wild in the country, blasting down the road or tearing up the track. If you want to get away from it all, the Trophy Trail gives you fast relief. Three ways. l-C

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