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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. | 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. | ||
==1922 Triumph== | |||
[[Image:1922 Triumph.jpg|right|thumb|1922 Triumph]] | |||
A unique feature of this 1920's Triumph is the four-valve cylinder head, designed by British engineer, Harry Ricardo. Although a simple machine, the "Riccy", as proud owners would refer to their machines, was a very well constructed and durable design proven in the battlefields of the first World War. | |||
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==1929== | |||
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. in 1939 Triumph was acquired by Jack Sangster and his Standard Motor Company and did well since SMC owned [[Ariel|Ariel Motorcycles]]. | 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. in 1939 Triumph was acquired by Jack Sangster and his Standard Motor Company and did well since SMC owned [[Ariel|Ariel Motorcycles]]. | ||
==World War II== | ==World War II== | ||