Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition vs Triumph T140 V Bonneville SIlver Jubilee (1981)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Editionstacks up against the Triumph T140 V Bonneville SIlver Jubilee. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited EditionTriumph T140 V Bonneville SIlver Jubilee
Model year19811977
Price$4,200
Engine750 cc750 cc
Horsepower45 hp
Weight179 kg179 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual piston caliper. Hard chromed cast iron diskSingle disc. Twin piston caliper, Hard chromed cast iron disk
Rear brakesSingle disc. Dual piston caliper. Hard chromed cast iron diskSingle disc. Twin piston caliper, Hard chromed cast iron disk
Tires4.10H-19 / 410H-18 -19 / -18

Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition vs Triumph T140 V Bonneville SIlver Jubilee — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition and the Triumph T140 V Bonneville SIlver Jubilee usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition brings its published horsepower in a 179 kg package, while the Triumph T140 V Bonneville SIlver Jubilee counters with 45 hp at 179 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: