Triumph TR7T Tiger Trail (1980) vs Suzuki A80 (1972) vs Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster (1948-57)
Comparison technical specifications
Add bike |
Remove bike |
Remove bike |
Remove bike |
| Make: | Triumph | Suzuki | Ariel |
| Model: | TR7T Tiger Trail | A80 | KH 500 Fieldmaster |
| Years: | 1980 | 1972 | 1948-57 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, stroke, twin |
| Capacity: | 744 cc / 45.4 cu in | 72 cc / 4.4 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 x 82 mm | 47 x 42 mm | 56 x 86 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 28.9 kW / 38.7 hp @ 6500 | 5.7 kW / 7.6 hp @7500 rpm | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4-Speed, constant mesh, toe and heel shift | Bruman 4-speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular double cradle with twin front downtubes and spine main frame used as oil tank. | Pressed steel | Duplex loop |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks with coil springs and oil damping | Telescopic fork, oil damped | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging fork controlled by twin Marzocchi units. Five spring pre-load settings and gas/oi damping | Swingarm, oil damped | Rigid, spring loaded saddle (as from 1957: swinging arm) |
| Wheelbase: | 1422 mm / 56 in. | 1185 mm / 46.7" | 1422 mm / 56 in |
| Dry Weight: | 174 kg / 383 lbs | 83 kg / 183 lbs | 177 kg / 390 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10.5 L / 2.8 US gal / 2.3 Imp gal | 7 L / 1.8 US gal | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |