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Triumph Bandit 350
Launched in 1971 the 5-speed, 349 cc (21.3 cu in) double overhead
cam twin cylinder Triumph Bandit delivered 34 bhp (25 kW) and could
reach 110 mph (180 km/h). Essentially the same motorcycle as the BSA
Fury, the Bandit represented the factory's last attempt to compete
against Japanese imports. The engine was all-alloy as opposed to Triumph's other twins that relied upon an iron barrel and considered by Cycle Guide to be 'beautifully finished' and 'a real thing of beauty'. Cycle Guide criticised the retention of a traditionally Triumph vertically split crankcase halves rather than adopting the Japanese practice of horizontally splitting them. Despite this, it was noted that the engine was oil tight. The small diameter instruments and foot pegs thought mounted too far forward came in for criticism as did the poor conical hub rear brake performance, unlike the 'great' front brake. Lever travel between gears was felt to be too long although the clutch operation was 'silky smooth'.
The electrical system was twin coil and 12 volt and an electric
starter was offered as an option. Carburetion was by two Amal 27mm
carburetors. Cycle Guide were disappointed that the engine could not
be expanded beyond 350cc but praised the engine's and exhausts'
quietness. Two exhaust systems, a low level ('T35R') and high level
(the 'T35SS' Street Scrambler version), were offered, the former
offering more top speed. The low level exhaust system was finished
in bright chrome, the high level system in matt black with a
stainless steel heat shield. The T35SS version also came with what
the brochure described as 'detachable electrics'. Tyres for both
versions were the same, Dunlop K70; 3.25 x 18 inches for the front
and 3.50 x 18 inches for the rear. Compression ratio was also the
same for both : 9.5:1.
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