Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (Eureopean) Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (Eureopean) motorcycle specifications include a 750 cc (45.77 cu in) engine, power of 45 hp (32.8 kW), a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199.6 kg (440 lb).

Key specifications

1981Year released
750 ccDisplacement
45 hpPower
199.6 kgWet weight
787 mmSeat height
15.1 LFuel tank
1,422 mmWheelbase

How the Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (Eureopean) 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.

Engine power45 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 87.2 hpHigh 165 hp

About 48% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 13th percentile across Triumph models.

Displacement750 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc

About 21% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 31st percentile across Triumph models.

Wet weight199.6 kg
Low 168.3 kgAverage 236.2 kgHigh 380 kg

About 15% lighter than the Triumph database average. Around the 25th percentile across Triumph models.

Seat height787 mm
Low 690 mmAverage 789 mmHigh 855 mm

Very close to the Triumph database average. Around the 40th percentile across Triumph models.

Fuel capacity15.1 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L

About 15% smaller than the Triumph database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Triumph models.

This model Triumph database average

Triumph database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power13th

45 hp — more powerful than about 13% of Triumph models with power data.

Displacement31st

750 cc — larger displacement than about 31% of Triumph models.

Wet weight25th

199.6 kg — heavier than about 25% of Triumph models, or lighter than about 75%.

Seat height40th

787 mm — taller than about 40% of Triumph models.

Fuel capacity22nd

15.1 L — larger than about 22% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Triumph average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Triumph models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,223 mm
This bike

2,223

Triumph avg

2,218

Close to average.

Overall width686 mm
This bike

686

Triumph avg

821

16% below average.

Wheelbase1,422 mm
This bike

1,422

Triumph avg

1,491

5% below average.

Seat height787 mm
This bike

787

Triumph avg

789

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 750 cc • Air cooled • 45 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,422 mmSeat 787 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.50-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Engine oil capacity 2.40 L (2.54 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 322 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.225 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 225.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 60.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 1981

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 750 cc (45.77 cu in)
Power 45 hp (32.8 kW)
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 system Carburettor. Twin Bing 32mm CV Type 94
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Lucas Electronic
Starter Electric & kick
Lubrication Dry Sump
Oil capacity 2.40 L (2.54 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-plate

Chassis and suspension

Frame Twin Downtube Cradle. Oil in frame.
Front suspension Telescopic slider type
Rear suspension Twin Mazzochi Air-Assisted Shocks
Front wheel travel 170 mm (6.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 89 mm (3.5 inches)
Rake 27.0°
Trail 113 mm (4.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. 2 x twin piston alloy calipers, 2 x cast iron disks
Rear brakes Single disc. Twin piston caliper, cast iron disk
Front tire 3.50-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 199.6 kg (440 lb)
Dry weight 181.4 kg (400 lb)
Seat height 787 mm (31.0 inches)
Overall length 2,223 mm (87.5 inches)
Overall width 686 mm (27.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,422 mm (56.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.14 L (4.00 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.70 L/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 109.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Top speed 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
1/4 mile 13.70 seconds
Power/weight ratio 0.2480 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Chrome Tank with black styling stripes. Black engine and mag wheels. Silver Frame.
Exhaust system Twin downswept with balance pipe, Dual silencers.
Comments 250 produced with certificates of authenticity in celebration of the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Dianna Spencer

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