Triumph T140V Bonneville: history, specs, pictures

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The Triumph T140V Bonneville Special was a twin, four-stroke sport touring motorcycle produced between 1973 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 41.17 HP (30.7 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 76.0mm bore x 82.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 744.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 7.9:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 4.10-19 front tire and a 4.25/85-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The T140V Bonneville Special was fitted with a 4.89 Gallon (18.50 Liters) fuel tank.

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Triumph T140V Bonneville
Manufacturer
Also called T140V Bonneville 750, T 140 V Bonneville 750, T140V Bonneville Special, T 140 V Bonneville Special, T 140 V Bonneville
Production 1973 - 1979
Class Road
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 76.0mm x 82.0mm
Top Speed 110 mph (177 km/h)
Horsepower 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 6500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 4.10-19
Rear Tire 4.10-18
Weight 197.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 4.89 Gallon (18.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph T140V Bonneville was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Triumph between 1973 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 76.0mm bore x 82.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 744.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 4.10-19 front tire and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The T140V Bonneville was fitted with a 4.89 Gallon (18.50 Liters) fuel tank.

In Media[edit | edit source]