1971 Triumph TR6 Tiger 650cc Custom Cafe Racer

There is a certain gravity to a 1971 Triumph Cafe Racer. It was the year the "oil-in-frame" era began, a move that—while debated at the time—gifted the TR6 a slim, purposeful silhouette that modern customizers crave. This particular 1971 Triumph TR6 Tiger 650cc, currently located in Austin, Texas, has shed its commuter roots to become a stripped-back, aggressive café racer that looks as good leaning against a curb as it does carving through a canyon.

At the heart of this machine is the venerable 650cc OHV parallel-twin. While the Tiger originally shipped with a single Amal, this build has been upgraded with a Mikuni carburetor for more reliable fueling and crisper throttle response. To ensure the bike is as dependable as it is fast, it has recently undergone a comprehensive mechanical overhaul.

The engine has been treated to all-new gaskets, fresh fuel lines, and a new filter, followed by a professional tune-up. The electrical system hasn’t been ignored either; it features a brand-new ignition and a fresh battery, ensuring that this British twin kicks into life with minimal fuss.

Year: 1971

Make: Triumph

Model: TR6 Tiger 650cc

Title Status: Clean Texas Title

Mileage: Unknown

Condition: Used; Starts, stops runs as it should.

Style: Cafe Racer

Location: Austin, TX

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type: 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHV parallel-twin

Displacement: 649cc

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Horsepower: 47 HP (Claimed)

Fuel System:  Mukini carb

Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Final Drive: Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Frame: "Oil-in-frame" twin-downtube (the frame backbone serves as the oil reservoir)

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Hagon Shocks

Front Brakes:  Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tire: NEW 19-inch

Rear Tire: NEW 18-inch

Body

Gas Tank: Cafe Racer Style

Seat: Custom

Handlebars: Clip On

Electrical

Battery: NEW

Ignition: New

Other

Recently serviced and all new gaskets, fuel lines, filter, tune up.

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