Triumph BONNEVILLE 750 T 140: history, specs, pictures
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| Triumph BONNEVILLE 750 T 140 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1982 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
| Bore / Stroke | 75.9mm x 75.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.9:1 |
| Horsepower | 54.04 HP (40.3 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Torque | 42.04 ft/lbs (57.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Girling shocks 3-way spring preload |
| Brakes | Front: Single 254 mm disc 1 piston caliper Rear: Single 254 mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase | 54.49 inches (1384 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.52 inches (826 mm) |
| Weight | 183.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Triumph BONNEVILLE 750 T 140 was a Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by Triumph in 1982. Max torque was 42.04 ft/lbs (57.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 54.04 HP (40.3 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 75.9mm bore x 75.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 744.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 254 mm disc 1 piston caliper in the front and a Single 254 mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Girling shocks 3-way spring preload. The BONNEVILLE 750 T 140 was fitted with a 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.49 inches (1384 mm) long.
1982 Triumph BONNEVILLE 750 T 140[edit | edit source]
The 1981 Triumph Bonneville 750 T140 was model of the year, began with Engine KD28001. The TDC locating hole was itself relocated to its former position in front of the engine. The 750 T140 attempted to address dwindling sales with what had become "Limited Edition"-madness. Not that it was a bad thing, they turned out some pretty nice bikes. But, the problems Triumph was facing couldn't be solved by cobbling together yet another tarted up version of the same old tired 1937 design.