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Terrier 150

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34 /100 Commuter
Power
8 HP
Top Speed
81 km/h
Engine
150 ccm

1956 Triumph Terrier 150 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Triumph's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1956 Triumph Terrier 150 utilizes a 150 cc (9.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8.3 HP (6.1 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 55.3 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1953 to 1956, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
55.3 HP/L
Engine
Displacement 150.0 ccm (9.15 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 8.3 HP (6.1 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Compression 7.1:1
Bore x Stroke 57.0 x 58.5 mm (2.2 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 80.5 km/h (50.0 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3-16
Rear Tyre 3-16
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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