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Triumph Bonneville T120R Roadster
1969Sportbike

Triumph Bonneville T120R Roadster

Key specifications

Engine
649 cc
Power
49 HP
Weight
165 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
2.5 L
Transmission
4-speed
Seat height
31 mm
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Twin Leading Shoe
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)

Technical details

Source specification data

Make
Triumph
Model
Bonneville T120R Roadster
Category
Sport
Starter
Kick
Electrical
12-volt electrical system
Instruments
Smiths Magnetic gauges
Color Options
Olympic Flame/Silver
Power
49.00 HP (35.8 kW)) @ 6200 RPM
Clutch
Multi-plate, wet
Gearbox
4-speed
Ignition
Lucas
Top Speed
185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
Fuel System
Carburettor
.
Amal Concentric
carburettor
Bore X Stroke
71.0 x 82.0 mm (2.8 x 3.2 inches)
Compression
9.0:1
Displacement
649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Cooling System
Air
Engine Details
Twin, four-stroke
Transmission Type Final Drive
Chain
Dry Weight
165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
Seat Height
775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity
9.46 litres (2.50 gallons)
Ground Clearance
127 mm (5.0 inches)
Power Weight Ratio
0.2970 HP/kg
Rake
26.0°
Seat
Dual seat, black and gray
Wheels
Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres.
Rear Tyre
4.00-18
Frame Type
Brazed lug, full-cradle, single downtube
Front Tyre
3.25-19
Rear Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Twin Leading Shoe
Rear Suspension
Swing arm, 2 Girling dampers
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork, hydraulic damping.
Rear Brakes Diameter
178 mm (7.0 inches)
Front Brakes Diameter
203 mm (8.0 inches)

Available colors

Olympic Flame/Silver