It is the second oldest motorcycle ever built. And it's long been one of the best in the world: the Triumph, a cult brand from England. Although it was a German who built it, was not very well known in his country of origin.
The name of the founder of Triumph Bettmannr Siegfried, born in 1863 in Norimberga.A 21 he went to London and worked in the role of the translator, as representatives of German companies. He devoted himself thereafter, up on his own, the export of bicycles, using his name. Looking for a more comprehensive trade name decided for "Triumph". Under this name, he ventured in 1889 in Coventry, thanks to a grant of £ 650 from parents, the transition from retailer to manufacturer. Another big step Bettmann, was the construction of the first motorcycle in 1902. Well, what do you call a motorcycle: it is a single-cylinder four-stroke 363 cc and 2.25 bhp Belgian Minerva company, included in the frame of his bicycle.
The company Triumph in Germany
Since 1903 motorcycles were produced in the workshop also the hometown of the founder, Nuremberg. In 1905, Bettmann began to build their own engine: with a proud 363 cm cubici.Nel 1907 was held the first race of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is classified in the second and third place and then win it in 1908. Not only from point of view of this company has been successful German, he had become the mayor of Coventry and also its motorcycles belt 550 cubic centimeters have found an important position in the military use. In World War Triumph gave the army about 30,000 pieces, a number higher than that of all other manufacturers inglesi.L 'image of reliability of its machines did increase in 1918, the store also the civilian production. 3000 employees produced about 1000 single-cylinder motorcycles with two-and four-stroke engines up to 500 cubic centimeters per week.
Triumph motorcycles for the army and the screen
The early 20th century was marked by a rapid development of mobility, the Triumph was traveling in the fast lane. On 14 November 1940, the Coventry factory was completely destroyed by the German Luftwaffe. The plant was rebuilt at the gates of the city and gave up at the end of the war, 49700 vehicles principally designed for military use, civilian production began again in 1946. Not least because the film, in which Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando and Clint Eastwood traveling with a Triumph Thunderbird and founded the film career of Triumph, up to 60 years the company has had the pole position as a manufacturer of motorcycles. There followed two decades difficult circumstances in which he had to give the first place to other manufacturers. It is the spirit of innovation with which the motorcycle manufacturer has managed to overcome the difficult 70s and 80s.
The Triumph today
With new models, the latest technology motorcyclist and a stunning design, the traditional brand carries since 1990 a new role on the world market. Since then, the press has named as the winner of the Triumph test four times. On the one hand, not only causadell'inconfondibile aspect, power, technique and attention to detail, motorcycles younger and breathtaking as the Rocket III and Speed Triple.D 'other side are the structure balanced and motors elastic, which will inspire motorcyclists from all over the world.
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