Oldtimer picture gallery. Motorcycles. Triumph-5T "Speed Twin".
86k photo of George Spauwen (right) on 1939 Triumph-5T and Alex on 5T Export model
Triumph-5T

Years of production: May 1937 - 1940, 1945 (1946?) - 1958
Overall production: ?
Engine: vertical parallel 2-cyl OHV 28,5hp/6000rpm, 498cc
Bore/Stroke: 63/80 mm
Length: ?mm, width: ?mm, height: ?mm
Wheelbase: 54 inches
Gearbox: 4 speeds
Weight: 166 kg
59k photo of Triumph-5TMaximal speed: 145 km/h
Tyres: front - 26x3,00 inches, rear - 26x3,50 inches
Fuel tank capacity: 3 1/4 gallons
Petroll consumption: ? L/100km
Oil tank capacity: 3/4 gallon
Price: 75 pounds.
12k photo of 1940 Triumph-5TThese pictures are from:
"Motoring" George Spauwen, Utrecht, the Netherlandes, owner of 1939 and 1973 Triumphs,
look also at his internet page Victrace Video Production - Motoring George Spauwen -
videofilms op Historisch-, Klassiek Automobiel- en Motorfietsengebied. George also helped me with some data,
Trader Online.
This model was ancestor of many british models for long time.
Official Metropolitan (London) Police motorcycle since 1938.
You are welcome to write me by E-mail Contact. Andrei Bogomolov.
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Last updated 24 IV 2000.