1981 Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition

Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition 1981


1981 Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model name Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition
Year 1981
Category Classic
Price as newUS$ 4200. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 750.0 ccm (45.77 cubic inches)
Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Top speed 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
1/4 mile (0.4 km) 13.70 seconds
Max RPM 7200
Compression 7.9:1
Bore x stroke 76.0 x 82.0 mm (3.0 x 3.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Carburettor. Twin Bing 32mm CV Type 94
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Lucas Electronic
Lubrication system Dry Sump
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-plate
Fuel consumption 5.22 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 121.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system Twin downswept with balance pipe, Dual silencers.
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Twin Downtube Cradle. Oil in frame.
Rake (fork angle) 27.0°
Trail 113 mm (4.4 inches)
Front suspension Telescopic slider type
Front wheel travel 170 mm (6.7 inches)
Rear suspension Twin Mazzochi Air-Assisted Shocks
Rear wheel travel 89 mm (3.5 inches)
Front tire 4.10H-19
Rear tire 410H-18
Front brakes Single disc. Dual piston caliper. Hard chromed cast iron disk
Diameter 254 mm (10.0 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Dual piston caliper. Hard chromed cast iron disk
Diameter 254 mm (10.0 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 179.2 kg (395.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 199.6 kg (440.0 pounds)
Seat height 787 mm (31.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2223 mm (87.5 inches)
Overall width 838 mm (33.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1422 mm (56.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)
Oil capacity 2.20 litres (2.32 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Chromed Fuel Tank with air-brushed metalic blue styling strips and Side Covers
Starter Electric
Comments King/Queen seat with grey vinyl seat inserts.
Modifications compared to previous model Differs from standard Bonneville in that the Fuel Tank is chromed and many extra alloy parts were polished. Custom paint airbrushed. The King/Queen seat set it apart from the standard Bonneville as well.
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