Classic Bike Guide

SPECIFICATION: TRIUMPH TR7RV 750 1973 – 1988

Four-stroke air-cooled parallel twin, OHV, two valves per cylinder Dry sump 744 cc 76 x 82 mm 8.51 30 mm Amal Mk1 Concentric Points or Lucas Rita Electronic Chain primary drive, wet multiplate clutch, five-speed gearbox 3.25 x 19 4.00 x 18 Oil damped telescopic Girling shocks, three-way spring preload Single 254mm disc, single piston caliper Conical Hub Drum or 254mm disc from 1976 2220mm (87.4in) 790mm (31.1in) 1422mm (56in) 177kg (390.3lb) 18.2l (four gallons)

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