Triumph Speed Twin 500 (1947-58) vs Triumph Bandit 350SS (T35SS) (1971)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model: | Speed Twin 500 | Bandit 350SS (T35SS) |
| Years: | 1947-58 | 1971 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 2 valvews per cylinder, alloy |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. | 349 cc / 21.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 63 x 80 mm | 63 x 56 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Single Amal carburetor 15/16" | 2 x 27 mm Amal carburetors |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick (electric starter option) |
| Max Power: | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6000 rpm | 25 kW / 34 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet,6 plate | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, constant mesh | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Singe tube frame | Tubular steel, double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | 1947-1954 sprung hub, after 1954 Swingarm with two shock absorbers | Twin shocks, coil springs |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 7 in SLS | Drum, internal expanding |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 7 in SLS | Drum, internal expanding |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 - 19, Dunlop Universal | 3.25 x 18 Dunlop K70 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 - 19, Dunlop Universal | 3.50 x 18 Dunlop K70 |
| Wheelbase: | 1372 mm / 54 in | 1489 mm / 58.6 in |
| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 157 kg / 345 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal |