The Triumph T 140 V Bonneville Special motorcycle specifications include a 744 cc (45.40 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 200 kg (440.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Triumph T 140 V Bonneville Special compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.
About 22% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 29th percentile across Triumph models.
About 15% lighter than the Triumph database average. Around the 26th percentile across Triumph models.
Very close to the Triumph database average. Around the 59th percentile across Triumph models.
Triumph database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
744 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Triumph models.
200 kg — heavier than about 26% of Triumph models, or lighter than about 74%.
18.5 L — larger than about 59% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 4.10-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.25/85-18 |
| Rear tire width | 25 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 85% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.93:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1979 |
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| Category | Sport touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 744 cc (45.40 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 82 mm (3.0 x 3.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.9:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 4.10-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.25/85-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 200 kg (440.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.50 L (4.89 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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