Triumph

TRIUMPH T 140 750 TSS 1982 - 1983

TRIUMPH T 140 750 TSS 1982 - 1983
TRIUMPH T 140 750 TSS 1982 - 1983 · Photo: TR001, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH T 140 750 TSS 1982 - 1983
Year1982 - 1983
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 Tyre—
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 Speed193 km/h / 120 mph
Triumph file

The TSS was a hot-rodded Bonneville with a Weslake-designed eight-valve head (four valves per cylinder) and a revised crankshaft to cut vibration. It gained roughly 20 percent more power than the standard twin, along with electric start and twin front discs. Only 438 were made.