In 1984 the T140 production rights were licensed by the new owner of Triumph, John Bloor, to Devon-based engineer Les Harris who produced 1,300 complete motorcycles at his Newton Abbot factory between 1985 and 1988 when the licence was not renewed .
These machines were distinct from the Meriden product having as standard, German Magura switchgear, Merit spark plug caps  with Italian Paioli front and rear suspension, Brembo brakes and Lafranconi silencers.
In 1984 the T140 production rights were licensed by the new owner of Triumph, John Bloor, to Devon-based engineer Les Harris who produced 1,300 complete motorcycles at his Newton Abbot factory between 1985 and 1988 when the licence was not renewed . These machines were distinct from the Meriden product having as standard, German Magura switchgear, Merit spark plug caps  with Italian Paioli front and rear suspension, Brembo brakes and Lafranconi silencers.
Triumph Bonneville T140