1980 Triumph Bonneville Special T140D, 744cc. Registration n...

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£4,300

1980 Triumph Bonneville Special T140D, 744cc. Registration number LWD 833V. Frame number CA 19560. Engine number CA 19560.

The 650 cc capacity production T120 Bonneville was replaced in the early 1970s by the T140 Bonneville, the same basic machine but with a 750 cc engine. Refined from the later 'oil in frame' version of the T120, the first few T140s, designated T140V, featured a larger-capacity engine of 724 cc, a five-speed gearbox and indicators, but still retaining drum brakes and kick-start. Shortly after, the engine was further bored out to 744 cc and front disc brakes were fitted (using single discs until 1982). In 1975, along with engine modifications, the gearchange lever was moved from right to left to comply with new regulations mandated for the American market and a rear disc brake fitted. Several T140 models followed one final variants, the T140D Bonneville Special, which featured Lester cast alloy wheels and a stepped seat.
LWD was bought by Ian Barigman of Solihull in September 1981 selling it to our vendor in March 1985. In 1988 he had the engine rebuilt. It has under gone a restoration including a repaint in the original colour scheme.

He is now emigrating and will not be taking it with him. The current mileage of 21,819 is genuine and the bike is ready for the road.

Sold with the V5C, old MOT's and various receipts for works over the years.