Triumph Motorcycles Model 6s 1937
Information on this model is scarce. It is a one year production run model and the 600cc side valve power source is rare, originally factory designed as specifically for side chair use.
This bike has a Dusting brand sidecar fitted – a sturdy English made unit.
It is thought to be the only one in NZ, and considered rare anywhere in the world.
This bike was purchased in Christchurch in 2009. It was used on numerous rallies, shingle roads and all. Prior to joinng the collection it had a re-sleeve and re-bore back to original standard size piston and a top end overhaul.
Technical info from the 1938 Triumph Owners handbook models T80 T 90 T 70 5T 6S 5H 3H 3S 2H
- B & S 84 X 108
- 597 cc
- Compression ratio 5.6 to 1
- 18 bhp @ 4800rpm
- Weight fully equipped 360 lbs