Some general overview of some handy details for each type.
This was list was constructed using the original instruction manuals:
- Instruction manual 1939 for Tiger 100, 80 and 70, Speed Twin, 6S, 5H, 5S, 3H, 3S, 3SC, 2H and 2HC
- Instruction manual for 3SW model framenumbers TL-18101 to TL-30050
- Instruction manual for 5SW model framenumbers TL-18330 to TL-20833
- Drivers handbook for 3SW and 5SW
- Motor cycle replacement parts 1937, 1938, 1939 models
We did notice some differences between the manuals, f.i. the fuel tank capacity for the 5SW. Both 3 and 3 1/8 gallon are mentioned. One of the biggest differences is the “exhaust closes ATC” difference between a 3S and 3SW. One speaks of 36° while the other of 29°.
| 3S | 3SW | 5S | 5SW | 3HW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel base | 52 1/2″ | 52 1/2″ | 52 1/2″ | 52 1/2″ | |
| Overall lenght | 82″ | 82″ | 82″ | 82″ | |
| Overall width | 28 1/2″ | 28 1/2″ | 28 1/2″ | 28 1/2″ | |
| Weight fully Equipped | 316 lbs | 316 lbs | 322 lbs | 322 lbs | |
| Engines | |||||
| Bore / stroke | 70-89mm | 70-89mm | 84-89mm | 84-89mm | 70-89mm |
| Capacity | 343cc | 343cc | 493cc | 493cc | 343cc |
| Compession ratio | 5,3:1 | 5,3:1 | 5,6:1 | 5,6:1 | 6,7:1 |
| BHP@ RPM | 10@4800 | 10@4800 | 15@4800 | 15@4800 | 17@5200 |
| Valve timing: | |||||
| Inlet opens BTC | 19° | .12″ or 19° | 19° | 19° | |
| Inlet closes ABC | 60° | .72″ or 60° | 60° | 60° | |
| Exhaust opens BBC | 67° | .88″ or 67° | 67° | 67° | |
| Exhaust closes ATC | 36° | .27″or 29° | 29° | 29° | |
| Tappet clearance: | |||||
| inlet | .004″ | .004″ | .004″ | .004″ | nil |
| exhaust | .007″ | .007″ | .007″ | .007″ | nil |
| Ingition, fully advanced | 5/16″ | 5/16″ | 5/16″ | 5/16″ | 3/8″ |
| Contact breaker gap | .012″ | .012″ | .012″ | .012″ | |
| Spark plug gap | .015″-.018″ | .015″-.018″ | .015″-.018″ | .015″-.018″ | |
| Carburetter | |||||
| Complete body | 275 (75/145M) | 275 (75/145M) | 275 (75/145M) | 275 (75/145M) | 276 |
| Float chamber | 7/8″ | 7/8″ | 7/8″ | 7/8″ | |
| Jet block | 5/058 | 5/058 | 5/058 | 5/058 | |
| Trottle valve | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 |
| Main jet | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 150 |
| Needle jet | 107 | 107 | 107 | 107 | |
| Needle | 5/065 (middle slot) | 5/065 (middle slot) | 5/065 (middle slot) | 5/065 (middle slot) | |
| Drive chain | |||||
| Engine sprocket | 18 teeth | 18 teeth | 20 teeth | 20 teeth | 19 teeth |
| Rear wheel sprocket | 46 teeth | 46 teeh | 46 teeth | 46 teeth | 46 teeth |
| Tyres front/rear | 26″x3.25″ | 26″x3.25″ | 26″x3.25″ | 26″x3.25″ | 26″x3.25″ |
| Liquids | |||||
| Oil tank | 3/4 gallon | 3/4 gallon | 3/4 gallon | 3/4 gallon | 3/4 gallon |
| Petrol tank | 3 gallon | 3 1/8 gallon | 3 gallon | 3 or 3 1/8 gallon | 3 gallon |