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TRIUMPH T 120R 650 BONNEVILLE 1965

TRIUMPH T 120R 650 BONNEVILLE 1965
TRIUMPH T 120R 650 BONNEVILLE 1965 · Photo: SG2012, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH T 120R 650 BONNEVILLE 1965
Year1965
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin, OHV
Displacement / Capacity649 cc
Bore X Stroke71 x 82 mm
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power34 kW / 46 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionLucas alternator with 2 coils
Induction2 x Amal carburettors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4 speed, constant mesh
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSingle front downtube
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, twin Girling dampers
Front Brakes8" SLS drum
Rear Brakes7" SLS drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2020 mm
Overall Width720 mm
Overall Height—
Seat Height775 mm
Wheelbase1403 mm
Ground Clearance127 mm
Dry Weight165 kg
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25 x 19, Dunlop Universal
Rear Tyre4.00 x 18, Dunlop Universal
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity13.6 Litres (US); 18 Litres (UK and export)
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Triumph file

The T120R was the 1965 Bonneville, built on the stiffer frame introduced in 1963. It kept the 650 twin with twin Amal carburettors and drum brakes, and tyres returned to a 19 inch front and 18 inch rear.