The KTM is notable for being another Bajaj partnership. It makes more power than the BMW G 310 R’s 34 HP single while nipping at the heels of the KTM 390 Duke’s 44 HP single. The TR’s specs put it into some interesting competition. My Enfield engine might as well be from an old tractor in comparison to the TR-Series. The TR-Series engines also have a lightweight finger-follower valve train and a crankshaft that’s weighted and balanced for low-speed rideability.Īs a result of this modern technology, these engines are only slightly larger than the 349cc unit found in my Royal Enfield Classic 350, but crank out about twice the horsepower. These engines have a dual overhead cam design, four valves, and counterrotating balancer shaft designed to allow higher revs. Power reaches the rear wheel through a six-speed transmission with a slipper clutch and chain drive. The TR-Series engines are fuel-injected, liquid-cooled 398.2cc singles claimed to produce 39.5 HP at 8,000 rpm and 27.7 lb-ft torque at 6,500 rpm.
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Named after Triumph’s race-winning singles of the early 20th century, specifically the singles that ran in the Six Day Trial off-road competition, these engines look decidedly retro, but they’re packed with modern engineering. Its nearest competitor was the LML Star, a license-built Vespa PX 150 constructed by Lohia Machinery Limited in India and also sold in America as the Stella by Chicago-based Genuine Scooter Company.Īt the heart of these new machines is the TR-Series engine. OfferUp Sellerįor Americans, you might know Bajaj best for the Bajaj Chetak (above), a scooter that started life as a license-built Vespa Sprint and was imported into this country. The Company is the world’s third largest motorcycle manufacturer, India’s second largest manufacturer of motorcycles and world’s largest manufacturer of three-wheelers. The Late Shri Jamnalal Bajaj, founder of the Group, was a close confidant and disciple of the Mahatma Gandhi. The integrity, dedication, resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristics of the Group today, are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause. Founded in 1926, at the height of India’s movement for independence from the British, the Group has an illustrious history. The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business houses in India.
While Bajaj isn’t a household name here in America, the company is a pretty big deal, from Triumph:Ī flagship company of the Bajaj Group was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, and having its registered office at Mumbai – Pune Road, Akurdi, Pune – 411 035. Triumph and Bajaj have spent more than five years working on the bikes you see here today and the “TR” single-cylinder platform that powers them.
Triumph has taken off the wraps from the first phase of its plan, the Triumph Speed 400 And Scrambler 400 X. That is finally changing as part of Triumph’s grand plan of expansion. For the past 40 years, Triumph’s success has come on the backs of duos, trios, and quartets of cylinders, but the brand didn’t have anything under 500cc or even a single cylinder. Right now, the smallest Triumph is the Trident 660, a 660cc triple-powered roadster with a starting price of $8,595. Triumph’s portfolio has a little something for everyone from the speed freak to the adventure rider, well, so long as you have some cash in your pockets. The comically massive, yet powerful Rocket 3 is a product of revamped Triumph, as is the Tiger with its intoxicating triple soundtrack. Over time, Triumph began flourishing with more staying power in the market and some fiercely alluring motorcycles. The storied motorcycle brand was outdated and uncompetitive, leading to Bloor investing tens of millions in bringing the brand up to spec. This year marks the 40th anniversary since British businessman John Bloor purchased Triumph, which at the time was broke, on the ropes, and in receivership. The Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X are the marque’s first singles in several decades, and these seriously attractive machines look primed to show up in your driveway. After over five years of development, Triumph has finally unveiled its entry into this space. This healthy interest in smaller, more affordable machines has helped power a notable change in the industry as other marques introduce their own variations. Cars might be expensive, but you can walk into your local Royal Enfield dealer, drop less than $6,000, and ride out on a new motorcycle that harkens back to the earlier days of riding. Inexpensive, smaller displacement motorcycles are all the rage right now.
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