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Be the classiest rider in town with this undefiled 1976 MY Bonnie.
We noticed you folks are rather fond of Triumph’s vintage superstars, so we’re inclined to think that featuring an online auction for one such creature is in order. The bike you’re looking at here is a numbers-matching 1976 model from the British manufacturer’s iconic Bonneville T140 range, and it could become your next mechanical companion.
This classic Bonnie is being auctioned off at no reserve on Bring a Trailer. The top bid is placed at $4,700, and you may submit yours until Tuesday afternoon (June 22), when the auction will come to an end. Under current ownership, the bike received a fresh pair of aftermarket mufflers, while its gas tank has been repainted to keep things looking tidy.
Otherwise, this sexy beast is your stock ‘76 MY Bonneville. Its tubular steel framework hugs an air-cooled 744cc parallel-twin engine, with dual Amal carburetors and a total of four valves. The four-stroke powerplant is good for up to 49 ponies when the tachometer reaches 6,500 revs per minute.
A five-speed transmission is tasked with spinning the rear hoop via a chain final drive, leading to a top speed of 110 mph (176 kph). On the other hand, stopping power comes from a single brake disc and a one-piston caliper up front, along with an identical setup at the rear end. Bonnie is supported by telescopic forks at the front and dual adjustable shock absorbers on the opposite end.
The motorcycle’s wheelbase measures 57 inches (1,448 mm), while its laced wheels have a diameter of 19 inches (front) and 18 inches (rear). All things considered, Triumph’s flagship two-wheeler is definitely worth your attention, and we encourage you to head straight over to the BaT platform for a closer look at this retro treasure. At the end of the day, well-kept artifacts like this one can’t be described as a regular occurrence, so this isn’t an opportunity you’ll want to miss.
This classic Bonnie is being auctioned off at no reserve on Bring a Trailer. The top bid is placed at $4,700, and you may submit yours until Tuesday afternoon (June 22), when the auction will come to an end. Under current ownership, the bike received a fresh pair of aftermarket mufflers, while its gas tank has been repainted to keep things looking tidy.
Otherwise, this sexy beast is your stock ‘76 MY Bonneville. Its tubular steel framework hugs an air-cooled 744cc parallel-twin engine, with dual Amal carburetors and a total of four valves. The four-stroke powerplant is good for up to 49 ponies when the tachometer reaches 6,500 revs per minute.
A five-speed transmission is tasked with spinning the rear hoop via a chain final drive, leading to a top speed of 110 mph (176 kph). On the other hand, stopping power comes from a single brake disc and a one-piston caliper up front, along with an identical setup at the rear end. Bonnie is supported by telescopic forks at the front and dual adjustable shock absorbers on the opposite end.
The motorcycle’s wheelbase measures 57 inches (1,448 mm), while its laced wheels have a diameter of 19 inches (front) and 18 inches (rear). All things considered, Triumph’s flagship two-wheeler is definitely worth your attention, and we encourage you to head straight over to the BaT platform for a closer look at this retro treasure. At the end of the day, well-kept artifacts like this one can’t be described as a regular occurrence, so this isn’t an opportunity you’ll want to miss.
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