1953 Triumph T110: Class: 650 APS-VG, Partially Streamlined

As can be seen in the record books, the pre-unit 650 Triumph served well in several classes of land speed record racing, this bike most recently running in 650 APS-VG. Based on a 1953 engine and chassis, it was raced from new through 1958 by Bob Baumgartner. In the 1950’s it set records in 650cc and 750cc classes, semi-streamlined. It was also run more recently in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002 in Vintage Gas class.

The solo seat and pillion and rear set foot-pegs allowed the rider to slide back, tuck in behind the fairing reducing wind resistance. With plenty of slow down room in land speed racing, a spool hub saves weight. The bike is in as-raced condition, is no trailer queen and reminds us just how hard on metals the Bonneville salt can be.

Specifications:

• Engine: Four-Stroke Twin, Pre-Unit
• Type: Overhead Valves, Two Valves per Cylinder
• Bore & Stroke: 71mm x 82mm
• Displacement: 649cc’s
• Compression Ratio: Unknown
• Carburetors: Amal Monoblocs
• Starting: Kick / Bump Start
• Horsepower: Unknown
• Primary: Chain Driven
• Clutch: Wet, Multi-Plate
• Final Drive: Chain
• Transmission: 4-Speed
• Frame: Single Loop, Lugged, Steel
• Suspension: Hydraulic Fork / Sprung Seat/Sprung Hub
• Brakes: No Front /  7″ Drum Rear
• Wheelbase: 54.5 Inches
• Wheels / Tires: 3.25 x 19 / 4.00 x 18
• Weight: 320 Pounds, Approximately
• Top Speed: 106 MPH