Triumph T140 Bonneville: history, specs, pictures

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The Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition was a twin, four-stroke classic motorcycle produced between 1977 and 1981. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).

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 750.0 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. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 4.10h-19 front tire and a 410h-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. dual piston caliper. hard chromed cast iron disk in the front and a single disc. dual piston caliper. hard chromed cast iron disk in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic slider type while the rear was equiped with a twin mazzochi air-assisted shocks. The T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 395.07 pounds (179.2 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.98 inches (1422 mm) long.

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Triumph T140 Bonneville
Manufacturer
Also called T140 V Bonneville SIlver Jubilee, T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (Eureopean), T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition, T 140 Bonneville
Production 1977 - 1981
Class Road
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 76.0mm x 82.0mm
Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Fuel System carburetor. twin bing 32mm cv type 94
Ignition lucas electronic
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: telescopic slider type
Rear: twin mazzochi air-assisted shocks
Brakes Front: double disc. 2 x twin piston alloy calipers, 2 x cast iron disks
Rear: single disc. twin piston caliper, cast iron disk
Front Tire -19
Rear Tire -18
Wheelbase 55.98 inches (1422 mm)
Length 87.52 inches (2223 mm)
Width 27.01 inches (686 mm)
Seat Height 30.98 inches (787 mm)
Weight 399.92 pounds (181.4 Kg) (dry), 199.6 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 0.63 Gallon (2.40 Liters)
Fuel Capacity 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 4.70 liters/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (Eureopean) was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Triumph between 1977 and 1981. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).

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 750.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a -19 front tire and a -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. 2 x twin piston alloy calipers, 2 x cast iron disks in the front and a single disc. twin piston caliper, cast iron disk in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic slider type while the rear was equipped with a twin mazzochi air-assisted shocks. The T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (Eureopean) was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 399.92 pounds (181.4 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.98 inches (1422 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]