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Technical Spec
Complete bikes are ready to order now utilising a fully reconditioned period Triumph TR6 engine complete with a single Amal carburetor.
Steve McqueenWith quotes from Steve McQueen taken from an article that appeared in Popular Science, November 1966.
Original year of manufacture 1966.
“A revolutionary piece of equipment.” Steve McQueen also described the bike as being “years ahead of its time.”
Mark III chrome moly, nickel plated, oil-bearing frame with oil filter included
“A revolutionary piece of equipment that does away with the oil tank The oil circulates through the tubes of the frame, which keeps it cool. That’s especially important when you’re racing or driving under hard conditions. It helps to avoid breakdowns and should make piston seizures quite rare.”
Triumph TR6 engine with brand new single Amal carburettor
“And the power - it's like supersonic!”
“I prefer the big four-stroke engine, but on a light bike”
Bore and stroke |
Ø71mm x 82mm |
Cubic capacity |
649cc |
Compression ratio |
9:1 |
Power output |
47 bhp @ 6,700 rpm |
Total dry weight 135kg (300lb)
“The fibreglass fenders and tank help to hold the weight down…”
Ceriani 7.5” front forks
“For a real smooth ride.”
BSA yokes
“The strongest around.”
“It’s real important for me because I’ve hit bumps so hard sometimes that I’ve actually bent the handlebars.”
Complete bodywork
Tank, front mudguard, side panels, airbox, seat pan and rear tail
Tank badges featuring Steve McQueen’s signature
Period chromed exhaust pipes
Triumph front hub and BSA rear hub
Steel chromed rims
Scramble rear tyre 100/110x18”
Trials front tyre 2.75x21”
Swinging arm
Foot rests
Brake pedal
Tail loop
Handlebars with Amal competition levers and twist grip
Hand-made upholstered long seat
Engine plates and chain adjusters
Framed and embossed certificate of authenticity featuring Steve McQueen’s signature, confirming the customer’s name with date purchased, along with their chassis number.
All details are entered into the official factory records for the limited edition.
All parts except for the fully re-conditioned Triumph engine and rear hub are newly manufactured items.