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Built by Trident – 1982 Honda CX500 Trike

In 3 Wheels, Japan by Abhi1 Comment

Post Listing Update: This Trident was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. In the 80s, a company called Trident built a few (rumors suggest 250) trikes based on Honda’s CX500. Some were built for police use, and they were geared about 10% lower than the stock 2 wheeler.

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1971 Triumph Trident T150

In England by Abhi4 Comments

This Trident was given a “ground up restoration” 26 miles ago and is being offered for a reasonable amount. $5,500 will get you new paint, rubber, mufflers, tires, chain, brakes, seat cover, and more.

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1976 Triumph Trident Legend Replica

In England, Sport by Abhi7 Comments

After Triumph bit the dust in 1976, their race manager (named Les Williams) started a business specializing in spare parts for Rocket 3s and Tridents. The business was called LP Williams, and they not only supplied OEM spares, but they created go-faster parts, Slippery Sam replicas, and a ‘new’ version of the Trident that was supposed to be the ultimate …

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1973 Triumph Trident 750 T150V

In England, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The last significant development from the Meriden plant, the Triumph Trident was built to meet US preferences (it even set speed records in Daytona before the Kawasaki Z1 came around). Here’s a 1973 example, the first year of a front disk brake. ’73 also brought about a 5 speed gearbox, which yielded the “V” in T150V. For more on the …

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Slippery Sam Replica – 1976 Triumph Trident 150V

In England, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Just a couple of days ago I featured a nifty custom Trident 150V, and I was stunned to find another in such a short timeframe: a production class racer based on the T150 Triumph Trident, “Slippery Sam” was bequeathed its unique name during the 1970 Bol d’Or 24 Hour Race when an oil pump failed, covering Percy Tait in black …

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Special Body – 1974 Triumph Trident Cafe Racer

In Cafe Racer, England by Abhi4 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This Tracy-bodied Triumph did not meet reserve as the 11 bids only got up to $5,105. In the Trident model line, the T150 was the odd man out. The ‘breadbox’ tank and other styling features did not resonate with buyers of the time, and nowadays the bikes are usually overshadowed by the T160 generation or any of the …

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1975 Triumph Trident

In England, Standard by Abhi1 Comment

The last major motorcycle from Triumph Meriden, the Triumph Trident was was a 750cc triple designed specifically for American market demands. Unfortunately, it was absolutely dominated by the Honda CB750.

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1973 Triumph Trident 750 T150V

In England, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

In the early 60s, twins ruled the world. Triumph saw an opportunity for a 750cc triple that would have been a world-beater. However, the British firm couldn’t get the bike out until ’68, at which point Honda was just months away from releasing the instant classic CB750. Here’s a well maintained example of the Trident (which is a great name …