1981 Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (Eureopean)

Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (Eureopean) 1981


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

Triumph's profilation of this bike
Limited Edition to celebrate the Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Dianna Spencer

General information
Model name Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (Eureopean)
Year model 1981
Type Classic
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 750.0 ccm (45.77 cubic inches)
Type of engine Twin, four-stroke
Effect 45.0 HP (32.8 kW))
Top speed 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
1/4 mile (0.4 km) 13.70 seconds
Maximum 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 4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 109.0 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 3.50-19
Rear tire 4.00-18
Front brakes Double disc. 2 x twin piston alloy calipers, 2 x cast iron disks
Diameter 254 mm (10.0 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Twin piston caliper, cast iron disk
Diameter 254 mm (10.0 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 181.4 kg (400.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 199.6 kg (440.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2480 HP/kg
Seat height 787 mm (31.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2223 mm (87.5 inches)
Overall width 686 mm (27.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1422 mm (56.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons)
Oil capacity 2.40 litres (2.54 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Chrome Tank with black styling stripes. Black engine and mag wheels. Silver Frame.
Starter Electric & kick
Comments 250 produced with certificates of authenticity in celebration of the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Dianna Spencer
Modifications compared to previous model Differed from the US variant of the Royal Wedding Limited Edition considerably. US variant had black frame and everything else was highly chromed or polished. Euro variant had silver frame, chrome tank and the emphasis of everything else was black.
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