Triumph

TRIUMPH T 140V BONNEVILLE 1975 - 1977

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TRIUMPH T 140V BONNEVILLE 1975 - 1977 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH T 140V BONNEVILLE 1975 - 1977
Year1975 - 1977
Engine TypeFour-stroke, parallel twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity744 cc / 45.4 cu in
Bore X Stroke76 x 82 mm
Compression Ratio7.9:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power40.3 kW / 54 hp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionBattery / dual coil / dual points / Lucas
Induction2 x 30 mm Amal carburetors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain, 106 links
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular steel, double front downtubes, oil bearing large tube backbone
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, Girling shocks, 3-way spring preload adjustable
Front BrakesSingle 254 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 254 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2220 mm / 87.5 in
Overall Width840 mm / 33.0 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in
Wheelbase1448 mm / 57 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight198 kg / 414 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre4.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Triumph file

In 1975 the T140V moved the gear lever to the left side and gained a rear disc brake. Mechanically it stayed the 744 cc air-cooled twin with five speeds. It remained a simple, characterful machine in the face of fast-moving Japanese competition.