Hello. I am interested in getting a Triumph motorcycle from the 1960s or 1970s, or even older. What is a good mileage for those bikes. Also are rebuilt 'classics' good? Are they considered classics if they are rebuilt? I just like the look of old Triumphs. It is very subtle.
2007-12-25 17:16:31 · 7 answers · asked by takashirose 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Everyone above is talking MPG.
If you mean how many miles are on the odometer, that can vary greatly.
Some bikes were rarely ridden, put away, and left to rot.
Others had the wheels ridden off them.
Even if rebuilt, it's still a classic, as long as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts are used.
I've had many 60's (and 2 70's) Triumphs in the past.
They're amazingly easy to work on.
2007-12-25 21:46:57 · answer #1 · answered by strech 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey Shello
Who wouldn't be interested! They are fantastic looking and sounding and the permutations of what you can do to them are endless.
If your question meant 'How many miles on the clock?' it could be anything from been round the clock a few times to a few hundred miles on a rebuilt enginge. If you buy an old bike it will (hopefully) come with a long -written- history, of when things were changed, upgraded and replaced.
I don't know where in the world you are, but have attached a link to one of my favourite sites. If you go onto their forum you should find lots of specifics, and more links to good info.
http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/Triumph%20Bikes/Triumph%20Index.htm
Good luck finding one (but if you can't, the replica ones are a crack too!)
http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/6249.aspx
2007-12-25 20:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by Dingo 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
depending on your driving habits, but steady driving on the highway you should average between 50 and 60 mpg.
overall (unless you really stay in it all the time) should be around 40+
yeah, it's still a classic if it's rebuilt.
whether it's good or not depends on how well it was rebuilt. if it was rebuilt well then it's just like a new one. if they say it has been rebuilt don't be afraid to ask them to produce receipts and tell you how it was rebuilt-trust me, if they rebuilt it then they will have proof.
2007-12-25 17:28:56 · answer #3 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Still riding stock 750 bonnie after 35 years! New 35 yrs. ago = 45mpg the best, 35mpg the worst! My weight the same, the roads the same! With Today's fuel=43/34mpg. 650 bonnies/tigers = 55mpg. the best , 45mpg. the worst! Todays fuel is not what it use to be. The future fuel??? These old Brit.bikes require more maint. to keep them running good but they will allways be loved more!
2007-12-26 09:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by nick c 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
About 20 to 24 MPG
2007-12-25 17:23:41 · answer #5 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
they get about 40 miles to a gallon..
and they are great ..it is a much better choice than anything from japan..totally rebuildable
2007-12-26 02:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have owned and chopped few old trumpets in my time beware of lucas electronics and amal carbs!!!
2007-12-26 04:14:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋