Yamaha Maxim X vs Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (1985)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Maxim XTriumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition
Model year19851981
Price$4,200
Engine750 cc750 cc
Horsepower93 hp
Weight179 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Dual piston caliper. Hard chromed cast iron disk
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Dual piston caliper. Hard chromed cast iron disk
Tires4.10H-19 / 410H-18

Yamaha Maxim X vs Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Maxim X and the Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Maxim X brings 93 hp, while the Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition counters with its own power figure 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: