Ural M70 Solo vs Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ural M70 Solostacks 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

SpecUral M70 SoloTriumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition
Model year20121981
Price$9,150$4,200
Engine749 cc750 cc
Horsepower40 hp
Torque52 Nm
Weight325 kg179 kg
Seat height20 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle 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
Tires3.50-18 / 3.50-18 4.10H-19 / 410H-18

Ural M70 Solo vs Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ural M70 Solo and the Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ural M70 Solo brings 40 hp in a 325 kg package, while the Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition counters with its own power figure at 179 kg. On price, the Triumph T140 ES Bonneville Royal Limited Edition has the lower MSRP.

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: