Trail Bike

The TnT (Track ‘n Trail) was the trail bike model of the MX, sharing the same chassis and engine. There were slight differences in porting with a slightly lower compression ratios, but essentially it was the same motor as the MX models. Although in later models the rotary valve was changed to provide a better power (more torgue) range. The only other differences are the inclusion of lighting ( via a 4 or 6 pole stator) and a speedometer.

The TnT only lasted for the early years, quickly replaced with the Qualifier model in late 1976.

Below are two photographs by Gary Scott, one of the original development engineers, showing prototype TnT’s. Note the differences in tank logos, carb positioning and rear brake. The bike on the right is believed to be Jeff Smiths original factors prototype.

              

TnT First Series

Year Frame No Bike Reference No's Produced Rotax Engine Gearbox
1973 Models 3841 125 TnT 750 -1500 124 short stroke oil injected 6 speed wide ratio
3851 175 TnT 750 -1500 174 short stroke oil injected 6 speed wide ratio
1974 Models 4841 125 TnT 1500-2500 124 short stroke oil injected 6 speed wide ratio
4851 175 TnT 1500-2500 174 short stroke oil injected 6 speed wide ratio

TNT First Series Brochure

TnT 1

Magazine Ad

1974 TnT Mag Ad

Specification Sheet

TnT1 spec sheet

TNT First Series Brochure

1973 MX1 TNT French

Cycle Brochure

Cycle TnT Brochure

TnT Second Series

Year Frame No Bike Reference No's Produced Rotax Engine Gearbox
1975 Models 5841 125 TnT 1000 - 2000 124 short stroke oil injected 6 speed wide ratio
5851 175 TnT 1000 - 2000 174 short stroke oil injected 6 speed wide ratio
5861 250 TnT 1000 - 2000 244 short stroke oil injected 5  speed wide ratio

TNT BrochureTnT 2

 

Specification Sheet

TnT 2 Spec Sheet

TNT  Brochure (French)

1974 TNT MX French

Magazine Ad

1976 TnT Mag Ad

TnT O/R

Year Frame No Bike Reference No's Produced Rotax Engine Gearbox
1976 Models 6855 175 TnT O/R circa 500 174 short stroke oil injected 6 speed wide ratio

TNT O/R Brochure

TnT 175 OR LR

O/R Specification

TnT 175 OR Spec

TnT Third Series

Year Frame No Bike Reference No's Produced Rotax Engine Gearbox
1977 Models 7851 175 TnT 500 - 750 174 short stroke oil injected 6 speed wide ratio
7861 250 TnT 500 - 750 244 short stroke oil injected 5  speed close ratio

1977 was the last model year for the TNT.

TNT Brochure

Qualifier I TnT MX 3

Specification Sheet

TnT3 Spec Sheet

TNT Brochure 2

TNt 3

Enduro Conversion Kit

Can-Am Master Enduro Kit. Used to turn your TnT into a full enduro model

Worlds most northern Can-Am?

How far north have you ever seen a Can-Am? Lying 2 degrees north of the Arctic circle, Inuvik is about as far north as you can go in Canada. This photo from 1977 shows that even Can-Am made this far! Way back in ’77 Andre Ravary was stationed there is his role with the Canadian Armed Forces. Along with two other friends, they all bought Can-Ams to ride the local roads and tundra. Sadly 3 years later girlfriends got in the way and the bike was traded for a 500 Yamaha.