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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. | [[File:Triumph-Logo.png|right|thumb|Triumph Logo]] | ||
'''Triumph Motorcycles''' is a [[:Category:English motorcycles|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== | ==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. | 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. | ||
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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== | ||
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===TWN BDG 250L=== | ===TWN BDG 250L=== | ||
[[Image:1953 TWN BDG 250L.jpg|left|thumb|1953 TWN BDG 250L]] | [[Image:1953 TWN BDG 250L.jpg|left|thumb|1953 TWN BDG 250L]] | ||
This technically interesting machine was built by Triumph Werke-Nurnberg, a subsidiary of the British Triumph Company until 1929, when they went their separate ways. Features included a chrome plated alloy cylinder, single connecting rod with two pistons, hydraulically operated rear brake and totally enclosed rear chain. TWN produced high quality motorcycles from 1903 to 1957. | This technically interesting machine was built by Triumph Werke-Nurnberg, a subsidiary of the British Triumph Company until 1929, when they went their separate ways. Features included a chrome plated alloy cylinder, single [[connecting rod]] with two pistons, hydraulically operated rear brake and totally enclosed rear chain. TWN produced high quality motorcycles from 1903 to 1957. | ||
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