Motorcycles
Triumph Motorcycles is a British motorcycle manufacturer that has been in business since 1902. The company has a long and storied history, and has been a major player in the motorcycle industry for over a century.
The company was founded by German immigrant Siegfried Bettmann in Coventry, England. Bettmann had previously worked in the bicycle industry, and he saw the potential for a new type of motorized vehicle. He established the Triumph Cycle Company in 1902, and the first Triumph motorcycle was produced in 1904. The first Triumph was a single-cylinder, belt-driven machine with a 2.25 horsepower engine.
The company quickly gained a reputation for producing reliable and powerful motorcycles. In 1907, Triumph released the first production motorcycle with a four-cylinder engine. This was followed by the first production motorcycle with a six-cylinder engine in 1909.
In the 1920s, Triumph began to focus on producing larger, more powerful motorcycles. The company released the first production motorcycle with a 500cc engine in 1921, and the first production motorcycle with a 750cc engine in 1923. These larger motorcycles were popular with police forces and the military, and Triumph quickly became a major supplier of motorcycles to these organizations.
In the 1930s, Triumph released the first production motorcycle with a 1000cc engine. This was followed by the first production motorcycle with a 1200cc engine in 1936. These larger motorcycles were popular with touring riders, and Triumph became a major supplier of touring motorcycles.
In the 1950s, Triumph released the first production motorcycle with a parallel-twin engine. This engine was used in the iconic Triumph Bonneville, which was released in 1959. The Bonneville quickly became one of the most popular motorcycles in the world, and it remains a popular model today.
In the 1960s, Triumph released the first production motorcycle with a three-cylinder engine. This engine was used in the iconic Triumph Trident, which was released in 1968. The Trident was a popular model, and it was used by the British police force and the military.
In the 1970s, Triumph released the first production motorcycle with a four-cylinder engine. This engine was used in the iconic Triumph Tiger, which was released in 1974. The Tiger was a popular model, and it was used by the British police force and the military.
In the 1980s, Triumph released the first production motorcycle with a five-cylinder engine. This engine was used in the iconic Triumph Daytona, which was released in 1988. The Daytona was a popular model, and it was used by the British police force and the military.
In the 1990s, Triumph released the first production motorcycle with a six-cylinder engine. This engine was used in the iconic Triumph Speed Triple, which was released in 1994. The Speed Triple was a popular model, and it was used by the British police force and the military.
Today, Triumph continues to produce a wide range of motorcycles, from small scooters to large touring bikes. The company has a long and storied history, and it remains one of the most popular motorcycle manufacturers in the world.