Tiger Cub T 20

1966 Triumph Tiger Cub T 20 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Triumph for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1966 Triumph Tiger Cub T 20 relies on a 199 cc (12.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10 HP (7.3 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 50.3 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Tiger Cub T 20 measures 113.4 kg (250 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.34 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,245 mm (49 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 16 indexed model years from 1954 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.