Tiger Europa
1985 Triumph Tiger Europa Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1985 Triumph Tiger Europa motorcycle, Triumph relies on a 744 cc (45.4 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 49 HP (35.8 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 65.9 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 Tiger Europa measures 186 kg (410 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.8 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1984 to 1985, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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