Triumph

TRIUMPH T 140 750 TSX 1982

TRIUMPH T 140 750 TSX 1982
TRIUMPH T 140 750 TSX 1982 · Photo: Thruxton, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH T 140 750 TSX 1982
Year1982
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin, four valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke76 x 82 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power43.3 kW / 58 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition—
Induction2 x 34 mm Amal carburetors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed constant mesh
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm with Marzocchi shocks
Front Brakes2 x 254 mm Lockheed discs
Rear BrakesSingle 254 mm Lockheed disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in
Wheelbase1403 mm / 55.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight191 kg / 421 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre100-19
Rear Tyre100-16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18.2 Litres / 4 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption5.2 L/100 km / 45.5 US mpg / 54.6 Imp mpg
Top Speed161 km/h / 100 mph
Triumph file

The TSX was a custom-styled Bonneville conceived by Wayne Moulton of Triumph America. It had a lowered chassis, a 16-inch rear wheel, stepped seat, Morris alloy wheels, short megaphone silencers and decal graphics. Just 371 were built in total over the two years.