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The 1976 Triumph Bonneville offered only two color options: blue or red, both featuring white accent panels. Explore additional motorcycle images.The 1976 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was developed during a challenging financial period for Triumph. The British manufacturer faced intense competition from affordable, high-performance Japanese models throughout the 1970s.
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With the company's limited financial resources, the 1976 T140V Bonneville saw minimal updates and modifications.
The most significant update was the replacement of the rear wheel's drum brake with a contemporary disc brake. Additionally, the gear-shift lever had been relocated to the left side the previous year to comply with U.S. regulations.
While rubber fork gaitors were uncommon on European Bonnevilles, they were included as standard on U.S.-bound T140 models. The color palette was limited to blue or red, each paired with white accent panels.
Marking a historic milestone, the 1976 Bonnevilles were the first models produced under the Meriden financial cooperative. Although the cooperative dissolved in 1983, the Bonneville continued production until 1988, with Les Harris managing the final years under a Triumph license.
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The 1967 Bonnevilles marked the first models produced under the newly established Meriden financial cooperative.The 1976 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was designed to compete with affordable Japanese motorcycles, which were gaining significant traction in the U.S. market.
Similar to earlier Bonneville models, the 1976 Bonneville's tachometer lacked a redline indicator.
The Bonneville's overhead-valve twin engine, initially introduced in the mid-1960s, was upgraded from 650 cc to 750 cc.
The Bonneville's color options were restricted to red or blue with white accents, but Triumph enhanced their appeal with elegant gold pinstripes.Discover more engaging motorcycle articles and images by exploring:
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