TRITON CAFÉ / RACE PARTS

A "Triton" is simply the result of replacing the original Norton engine is any of the Featherbed models with a Triumph engine. Early versions were usually true racing machines using a complete "Manx" rolling chassis and Triumph 500 twin. The 500 Manx engine was a desirable power plant for one British car racing class and as Norton would not sell only an engine the only way to get one was buy a complete race bike. After stripping out the engine and transmission the rest was sold off  rather cheaply to racers who could not afford the price of a complete Manx or the cost of keeping the engine running and competitive.

With the exception of the head steady, rearsets and engine plates a traditional Triton will use the same cycle parts as found on our Cafe Parts - Norton Featherbed page.

Triton Engine Plates - Because of parts availability, most Tritons built in the US use a slimline frame from Atlas or other twin cylinder model and a Triumph Unit 650 or 750 engine. We stock Converta aluminum engines plates for this frame/engine combination. Engine plates to fit unit engines into slimline "single" frames or wideline frames are available on special order as are plates to fit pre-unit engines into any of the featherbed frame variations. Unit/Atlas Engine Plates - #A603

 

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