The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles : 1937 - Today

The ultimate reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today collects all of the motorcycles from this iconic brand in a single illustrated volume. In this revised and updated edition, you'll find the all-new Bonneville lineup introduced for the 2016 model year as well as other Triumphs through 2019. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, Triumph produced its first motorcycle in 1902, which was simply a bicycle fitted with a Belgian Minerva engine. From there, the company, in various iterations, went on to build some of the most iconic motorcycles of all time . Written by respected Triumph expert Ian Falloon, this luxurious reference covers all of the major and minor models , with an emphasis on the most exemplary, era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, Bonneville, and new machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, and Daytona 675. Detailed technical specifications are offered alongside compelling photography , much of it sourced from Triumph's archives. The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today also features important non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumph's stellar reputation. This is a book no Triumph fan should be without! Cover Title Copyright Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1 1937–1949: Before and After the War 2 1950–1955: America and the World’s Fastest Motorcycle 3 1956–1962: Birth of Iconic 650s 4 1963–1970: Unit Construction 650s 5 1971–1975: Turmoil Times 6 1976–1987: The Last Hurrah 7 1990–1996: Resurrection at Hinckley 8 1997–2002: Consolidation 9 2003–2009: After the Fire—Bigger Cruisers and Classics 10 2010–2019: Building on Tradition Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W