c.1974 Triumph Trident Metisse

Rickman framed cafe racer

Estimate: £9,000 - £10,000*

Reg No: Q92 REU Frame No: SABTVR03720113160

CC: 850 Engine No: NK 44835

MOT: None

• Metisse framed, Trident engined cafe racer

• Norman Hyde 850cc top end and camshaft

• Marzocchi suspension and Spondon calipers

Rickman Motorcycles was independent motorcycle chassis constructor established by brothers Derek and Don Rickman in the late 1950s. Both successful scrambles riders, they initially made frames for their own use, but before long their competitors realised how much better the brothers’ bikes handled and limited production was set up to build more for sale.

This stunning-looking bike is built around a c.1974 Triumph Trident three-cylinder engine fitted with a Norman Hyde 850cc big bore kit and cams. Originally built as a race bike and used up to the late 1980s, it was converted for road use and registered in 1991. The bodywork is finished in British Racing Green and the frame and the box section swinging arm are nickel plated in true Metisse style. The front forks and rear shocks are Italian Marzocchis and the front disc brakes are provided by Spondon together with a conical rear hub mounted in alloy rims. The bike is finished off with Laverda-style adjustable handlebars, a half fairing and a bespoke 3 into 1 exhaust system and is supplied with receipts for the engine work and a current V5C.