Triumph X-75 Hurricane
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| Triumph X-75 Hurricane | |
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| Manufacturer |  Triumph |
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| Production | 1972 and 1973 |
| Engine | 740cc air cooled transverse triple |
| Power | 58 bhp @ 7250 rpm |
The Triumph X-75 Hurricane is a British motorcycle that was the first of a new breed of limited production 'factory specials'. Commissioned by Triumph's USA distributor, the X-75 was designed by fairing specialist Craig Vetter[1]. Using the standard 750cc three cylinder engine with lowered gearing and a distinctive triple exhaust, the X-75 was restyled in 1975 to become the Triumph Trident T160.
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[edit] Development
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For more details on this topic, see BSA Rocket 3/Triumph Trident#Triumph X75 Hurricane.
The Triumph Hurricane was developed in September 1970 by Craig Vetter, the American motorcycle designer, who unveiled the prototype with BSA on the tank as the new ‘Rocket Three’[2].
The X-75 had a two gallon petrol tank under the glass fibre bodywork and cost £895 new.
BSA was facing bankruptcy, however, so the design went into a limited production run of 1200 as the Triumph X-75 Hurricane in 1972. Production stopped in 1973 because the X-75 was not able to meet new American noise standards.[3]
Surviving X-75's have a potentially fatal technical defect as cracks appear in the bottom yoke which can be hard to detect.[4]
[edit] Gallery
 Hurricane at Birmingham National Motorcycle Museum |
 Close up of Hurricane at Birmingham National Motorcycle Museum |
 Hurricane at Birmingham National Motorcycle Museum |
[edit] References
- ^ Brown, Roland (2002). Classic Motorcycles. Anness Publishing. ISBN 1-84038-433-6.
- ^ Craig Vetter’s (designer) web site
- ^ Craig Vetters database of Hurricanes (accessed 2008-05-12)
- ^ Real Classic Triumph Hurricane (accessed 2008-05-12)
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