1969 Triumph 649cc TR6C Trophy

International Six Days Trial successes in the late 1940s prompted Triumph to adopt the ‘Trophy’ name for their off-road-styled twins, at first for the 500cc TR5 and then for the 650cc TR6, introduced for 1956. The bigger Trophy retained its sporting character but became more of a roadster as time passed, ending up, in effect, as a single-carburetor T120 Bonneville. More tractable than the Bonnie and more economical too, the Trophy gave little away in terms of outright performance.

Continually developed, with unitary engine/gearbox configuration in 1962, frame design to compete with the fine-handling Norton and innumerable small tweaks that by the decade’s end the 650 Triumphs had arrived at what most enthusiasts agree is the models’ ultimate incarnation, and today these late, pre-‘oil-in-frame’ 650s are becoming increasingly sought after by collectors and vintage riders all over the world.

The motorbike offered

This 1969 Triumph TR6C Trophy 650 was acquired by the current owner in 1991 from the reported original owner. Finished in Trophy Red, the bike is offered in excellent riding condition. A chrome dual exhaust system from a 1968 model is the only departure from standard. Re-commissioned to ready the bike for sale included a flush of the fuel system and check over of the spark system to bring the bike back to a wonderful riding experience.