I'm having a hard time identifying the front brake. It does appear to be a 4LS, but doesn't have the holes of the Suzuki. Might be a Grimeca from something like a Moto Guzzi. The rear wheel seems to be a standard Norton. It also looks to have a Hyde-type fork brace.
The frame has been painted grey/silver which is departure from most Tritons. The tank is a nice Lyta-style and partially polished and partially painted. It's a nice pattern and a tasteful logo too. The blue from the tank is carried to the front and rear fenders, chain guard and oddly, the foot pegs (which appear to be anodized aluminum. Leaving the foot pegs alone probably would have been a better option.
Where things really go bad is at the seat, which appears to be a Corbin seat for a Norton Commando. While it's going to be more comfortable than the type Triton seat it is far too long and complete the wrong style for the bike. This seat was meant to be used with the much shorter Commando Roadster tank. On the Triton the Corbin hangs uncomfortably over the back of the rear fender. The overhang makes a good place to tuck the tail light and turn signals.
Overall a well built bike and just swapping the seat would make for a stunning example of a Triton. The non-black frame adds some uniqueness and the blue a bit of color, which you typically may not see on a Triton.
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