This is a true piece of history! One of the last Triumph’s produced at their Meriden factory, the T140E is an oil in frame, 744cc speed machine, featuring dual Amal MkII carby’s and front and back disc brakes. This version features a beautiful blue and silver paint job with gold trims.
The frontend has been converted to a cafe racer, featuring Tarozzi low rise clip-ons, mini turn signals, new aluminium headlight brackets and a new front brake master cylinder. All original parts including handlebars and master cylinder will be provided so you can put it back to stock if desired.
Brand new Katana battery included.
Bike is running but needs a tune. Needs new front fork seals and fork oil.
No roadworthy certificate provided (last registered on club plates in 2020).
Original specs:
Make Model: Triumph Bonneville 750 T140E Year: 1979 Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Capacity: 744 cc Induction: Dual Amal Concentric MkII Starting: Kick Transmission: 5 Speed Final Drive: Chain, 106 links Front Brakes: Single 254 mm disc, 1 piston caliper Rear Brakes: Single 254 mm disc, 1 piston caliper Wheelbase: 1422 mm Length: 2220 mm Seat Height: 790mm Dry Weight: 200 kg Fuel Capacity: 18.2 Litres Top Speed: 190 km/h
