The History of Triumph Motorcycles
Originally, Triumph motorcycles was founded by Siegfried Bettmann as the Triumph Cycle Company in 1887 in Britain It started off just manufacturing manual bicycles, but in 1902, it began manufacturing motorcycles. They were manufacturing 500 motorcycles a year by 1905. Triumph motorcycles had grown to a manufacturing plant 500,000 square feet and employing 3000 people by 1925. By this time, Triumph motorcycles were producing 25,000 to 30,000 motorcycles per year.
At some point after 1935, Triumph motorcycles manufacturing company was sold and renamed Triumph Engineering Company. During World War II, all Triumph motorcycles made were requisitioned by the government. In 1946, civilian manufacturing took over again. It was at this point, that Triumph motorcycles tried to set up dealership in America. In 1951, Triumph motorcycles was bought out by BSA group.
By 1965 they were producing about 800 Triumph motorcycles per week. Of these, 80% was scheduled to be shipped to America. By the early 1970s, production began to slow, and by 1974, there were no Triumph motorcycles being produced. By 1975, production resumed with 350 Triumph motorcycles being produced a week. But even after all the negotiations, the company still liquidated in 1983.
John Bloor bought the rights to Triumph motorcycles and a vision was born. In order for the company to be successful, it was decided that a range of different Triumph motorcycles must be manufactured at the same plant at the same time.
By 1994, Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd was created. In early 1995, 20,000 Triumph motorcycles had been built and Triumph motorcycles introduced its clothing and accessories line of products. By January of 2000, Triumph motorcycles built its 100,000th motorcycle. They still have products commemorating their humble beginnings, including some items with logos from old owners of Triumph motorcycles and old logos.
There are many different models of Triumph motorcycles on the market currently. The Thruxton, speedmaster, tiger and the scrambler are just a few. One of the more popular ones is the Bonneville. It is a classic with all the modern amenities. These models of Triumph motorcycles have an air cooled, parallel twin cylinder 865 cc engine. The Bonneville has a 30.5 inch seat. These Triumph motorcycles have a fuel capacity of 4.2 gallons. Color options include Aluminum silver, fusion white, claret, and jet black with black engine finish.
Triumph motorcycles also offer the America. This is a cruiser motorcycle, with the comforts for long rides. It holds a 5.1 gallon fuel capacity, making it great for long trips. It has an air cooled, parallel twin engine. This line of Triumph motorcycles comes in phantom black, pacific blue and new england white with a gold coach line, and pacific blue and Aegean with a gold coach line.
Triumph motorcycles has been through ups and downs and multiple changes. From pre-war, to liquidation, to John Bloor, Triumph has tried and failed and tried again. From cruisers to sports, Triumph motorcycles have a lot of options to offer. In the end, Triumph motorcycles has certainly triumphed.
