Sunbeam SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
Bike Features
Make Model:
BSA Sunbeam (Triumph Tigress)
Year:
1959 – 61
Engine:
Twin, 4-stroke (175cc: single, 2-stroke)
Capacity:
250 cc / 15.3 cub in. (also in 175 cc /10.7 cub in.)
Carburetor:
Zenith 18 MXZ
Cooling System:
Air cooled
Lubrication:
Dry sump
Oil Capacity:
1.4 L / 3 US pints
Exhaust:
Single, stainless steel
Ignition :
Twin coil
Spark Plug:
Champion L7, gap 0.020 in.
Battery:
12V
Starting:
Kick start (some fitted with electric starter)
Clutch:
Dry single plate
Transmission :
4 Speed, foot operated
Final Drive:
Chain
Frame:
Pressed sheetmetal
Front Suspension:
2 telescopic legs mounted side by side on the LHS
Rear Suspension:
Swinging arm
Front Brakes:
Drum
Rear Brakes:
Drum
Wheels:
Steel, interchangeable
Front Wheel:
10 in.
Rear Wheel:
10 in.
Fuel Capacity :
6.8 L / 1.8 US
gal
Average Fuel Consumption:
2.4 L/100 km /
41. 7 km/l / 98 US mpg
Top Speed:
97 km/h / 60 mph