1970 Triumph Tiger 100

The 1970 Triumph Tiger 100 sits in the middle of Triumph's twin-cylinder range, a smaller-capacity alternative to the Bonneville aimed at riders who wanted genuine Triumph character without the bigger bike's bulk. This is a machine built for back roads rather than motorway slogging: the parallel twin pulls cleanly through the midrange, and the whole bike feels light and eager to change direction, the kind of thing you ride because you want to, not just to get somewhere. Handling is where it earns its reputation, with a chassis that rewards a rider who's willing to lean on it through a series of bends rather than point-and-shoot on a straight. The 1970 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, buyers comparing it to a 1969 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Today it draws a mix of long-time Triumph owners looking for a second, lighter bike and newer classic riders stepping up from smaller machines who want an authentic British twin without Bonneville money. Collector interest sits at a moderate level, so a clean, honestly sorted 1970 Triumph Tiger 100 holds appeal without commanding speculative prices.