Scooter · 1959
Tigress 250
MotoLibrary Score
39 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
90 km/h
Engine
250 ccm
Technical Overview
1959 Triumph Tigress 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1959 Triumph Tigress 250 scooter motorcycle, Triumph pairs a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.
On the scales, the Tigress 250 measures 110 kg (243 lbs) dry.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1958 to 1959, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel System Carburettor
Ignition Two coils
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Enclosed
Performance
Top Speed 90.0 km/h (55.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption 2.40 litres/100 km (41.7 km/l or 98.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 55.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 110.0 kg (242.5 pounds)
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Who Is This Bike For?
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Best For
City & Commuting
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Handling
Very lightweight — easy to handle
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