The term Triton came about as many private builders (and even some dealerships in London) started to take the best features of Triumphs and Nortons – the engine from the former and the frame from the latter – to make a bike that had the best of both worlds. Triton combines the two names (and is also the name of a Greek God).
This particular Triton is a one-off custom build completed in 2022 by Framecrafters Inc. and Cafe Racer Magazine.
Originally designed to accept a 1970 Triumph Bonneville 650 engine, the chassis was modified to house a more modern air-cooled 2008 Triumph 900 Bonneville parallel twin, offering classic café racer looks with contemporary performance and reliability.
This example is VIN: CD43376.
Maintenance:
Seller states: “Motorcycle was built in 2022. Has been ridden rarely. Oil changed yearly and non-ethanol gasoline kept in tank. As well as the speedometer has not been wired in.”
Mechanical Issues:
“Rear brake may need to be bled.”
Modifications:
“This is a completely custom motorcycle build. A one-off Framecrafters Inc. fat featherbed chassis was the final frame manufactured by Karsten and Randy Ilg, of Illinois. Originally built to hold a 1970 Triumph Bonneville 650 engine, the motorcycle was modified to accept a modern, air-cooled 2008 Triumph 900 Bonneville parallel twin engine.”
Keihin roundslide CR carburetors
Siamese British Customs high-rise exhaust
2008 Honda CBR 1000RR superbike forks
Nissin master cylinder, with radial four-piston front brakes, EBC petal brake rotors.
Adjustable Ohlins rear shocks, LED taillight with integrated turn signals.
Polished aluminum Lyta 3-gallon racing tank from England’s Tab II Classic
Triumph handlebar switches and headlight
Cognito Moto rearsets
Cognito Moto triple clamp rearsets
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Avon Cobra Chrome tires with date codes that appear to read 1119 and 3420.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Sewickley, Pennsylvania this 1970 Triton is offered on a clean Pennsylvania title. Have any stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
