1978 Triumph Bonneville T140E

Launched in 1978, the letter 'E' stood for emissions compliance. This model featured a new cylinder head, redesigned Amal carburetors to meet emission regulations, and shortly...

Launched in 1978, the letter 'E' stood for emissions compliance. This model featured a new cylinder head, redesigned Amal carburetors to meet emission regulations, and shortly after production started, Lucas electronic ignition. Most 'E' models had many design improvements including new Lucas switchgear, new side panel design, and passenger grabrails that incorporated a small parcel rack. There was also a 1980 T140E 'Executive' Special Edition with Sigma hard luggage a Brearley-Smith 'Sabre' cockpit fairing, and special two-tone paint.