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3TA

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37 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.13 hp/kg
Engine
349 ccm

1960 Triumph 3TA Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1960 Triumph 3TA sport motorcycle, Triumph features a 349 cc (21.3 cu in) twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21 HP (15.3 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 60.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 3TA measures 156.5 kg (345 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.45 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1957 to 1966, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
60.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.45 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 349.0 ccm (21.30 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Engine Details Twin, four-stroke
Power 21.0 HP (15.3 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Fuel System Carburettor. Amal
Lubrication Dry sump
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Swingarm with coil-over shocks
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 156.5 kg (345.0 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.1342 HP/kg
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