Model T160
In November 1974, the T150V was succeeded by the much-modified T160. Some of the changes were due to market response to the earlier Tridents, and some were to comply with American safety legislation. With forward-sloping cylinders (à la BSA Rocket3), electric-start and gearshift moved to the left hand side, NVT were making a last-ditch effort to save large scale production and to reduce the gap between the Trident and the Honda CB750. The T160 was manufactured for little more than a year, with production ending in early 1976, after which NVT collapsed completely. In total, 7,211 T160 models were built and sold in 1975. The main new features of the T160 were as follows:
- Forward-leaning cylinder layout derived from BSA Rocket 3 (allowing a larger air box)
- Improved centre-of-gravity (frame/engine position, sloping cylinders, tank/seat unit)
- Electric start
- Five-speed gearbox
- Disc brakes front and rear
- Left-hand gear-change (USA safety requirement)
- Annular silencers - to meet lower USA noise-level requirement
- Redesigned instrument binnacle and handlebar switchgear
- Reversion to more traditional Triumph styling
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