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'''Triumph Motorcycles''' is a British motorcycle manufacturer, originally based in Coventry. A new company in Hinckley took over the name rights after the collapse of the company in the 1980s.
==History==
Triumph began in 1885 when '''Siegfried Bettmann''' left his homeland, Germany, for Coventry in England. Just prior to leaving, he had founded a company called Bettman. In 1886, Bettmann sought a more universal name, and the company became known as the Triumph Cycle Company. In 1886. the company registered as the New Triumph Co. Ltd. with financial backing from the [[Dunlop]] Pneumatic Tyre Company.
At first Triumph manufactured bicycles but in 1898, Triumph extended its own production to include motorcycles. By 1902, the company had produced its first motorcycle - a bicycle fitted with a Belgian-built engine. By 1903, motorcycle sales topped 500, Triumph opened motorcycle production at its unit in Germany and during its first few years producing motorcycles, the company based its designs on those of other manufacturers. In 1904, Triumph had its own designs and in 1905 produced its first complete motorcycle in-house. In 1907, production reached 1,000 bikes. Triumph had also launched a second, lower-end brand, [[Gloria]], produced in the company's original plant.
==World War I==
During World War I, Triumph boosted production to more than 30,000 motorcycles including the [[Triumph Model H Roadster]] or "Trusty Triumph," often cited as the first modern motorcycle.
In 1929, financially troubled Triumph spun off its German subsidiary as an independently owned company, which became part of the [[Triumph-Adler]]. They manufactured motorcycles under the Triumph brand until 1957. In 1932, Triumph sold off its bicycle manufacturing facility to Raleigh. By then, and Bettmann had been forced out of the chairman's spot. He retired completely in 1933
==World War II==





Revision as of 13:20, 24 March 2008

Triumph Motorcycles is a British motorcycle manufacturer, originally based in Coventry. A new company in Hinckley took over the name rights after the collapse of the company in the 1980s.

History

Triumph began in 1885 when Siegfried Bettmann left his homeland, Germany, for Coventry in England. Just prior to leaving, he had founded a company called Bettman. In 1886, Bettmann sought a more universal name, and the company became known as the Triumph Cycle Company. In 1886. the company registered as the New Triumph Co. Ltd. with financial backing from the Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company.

At first Triumph manufactured bicycles but in 1898, Triumph extended its own production to include motorcycles. By 1902, the company had produced its first motorcycle - a bicycle fitted with a Belgian-built engine. By 1903, motorcycle sales topped 500, Triumph opened motorcycle production at its unit in Germany and during its first few years producing motorcycles, the company based its designs on those of other manufacturers. In 1904, Triumph had its own designs and in 1905 produced its first complete motorcycle in-house. In 1907, production reached 1,000 bikes. Triumph had also launched a second, lower-end brand, Gloria, produced in the company's original plant.

World War I

During World War I, Triumph boosted production to more than 30,000 motorcycles including the Triumph Model H Roadster or "Trusty Triumph," often cited as the first modern motorcycle.

In 1929, financially troubled Triumph spun off its German subsidiary as an independently owned company, which became part of the Triumph-Adler. They manufactured motorcycles under the Triumph brand until 1957. In 1932, Triumph sold off its bicycle manufacturing facility to Raleigh. By then, and Bettmann had been forced out of the chairman's spot. He retired completely in 1933

World War II

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