Triumph Motorcycles has always had its own distinctive character and a history of creating motorcycles that become design classics. And we've not lost that touch he inspiration and engineering passion that birthed the iconic Triumph Bonneville of the 60's has today created bikes like the stunning Rocket III and the unmistakable Speed Triple. At the heart of Triumph's philosophy is a firm commitment to developing truly unique motorcycles that are distinctive in looks, design and performance. Triumph's aim is to craft motorcycles that deliver a great riding experience through the fusion of a well-balanced, easy to handle chassis and strong, flexible engines. The result is an inspiring range of motorcycles delivering intelligent, usable performance Enjoy the best that Triumph has to offer by renewing your R.A.T. membership, downloading our latest images or checking out our progress on the world's race circuits.
How far would 55 gallons of gas get you in a Triumph Motorcycle, well it would last you a long time and the reason why I ask is because when you purchase a new Triumph Motorcycle, you will be given 55 gallons of gas absolutely free.For those of you who did not want to purchase a new motorcycle this great offer will not make you go out and purchase one, but if you were in the market for a new Triumph Bike then the offer of free gas is one hell of a bonus.Triumph Motorcycle’s have come a long way since they first started out, and with the release of their new Street Triple, and Rocket 3, Triumph fans have never had it so good.
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Do you remember that Harley ad a couple of years ago? I thought it was great. It showed a baby wearing a little Harley T-shirt. For a lot of us, our fascination with motorcycles goes back to when we were kids. I was in the 7th grade when the bug bit me. I went to a combined junior high and high school (the grades ranged from 7th grade to 12th grade). Waaaay back in 1964, one of the high school seniors had a brand new Triumph Tiger, which in those days was a 500cc twin with a single carb. That little white and gold 500cc Tiger was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I used to take every minute I could and just stare at it...recess, lunch, study halls, between classes, before school, after school...you get the idea. It was an awesome machine and it had me hypnotized. If you could wear out a paint job by staring at it, I would have had that Tiger down to the bare metal.The guy who owned the Tiger graduated a few months later, and shortly after that, he traded in the Tiger on a brand new 1965 Bonneville. That was an even more desirable machine. 650cc, twin carbs, and (get this) 50 horsepower! Triumph held the land speed record at something over 230 mph in those days, and every one of their motorcycles came with a "World's Fastest Motorcycle" decal. Motorcycle is one of the oldest motorcycles in existence. The first Triumph was produced in England in 1902.
Triumph went to a smaller gas tank in 1966, they got rid of the parcel grid you see on the 1965 model above, and they changed the paint to an ivory white with three orange competition stripes bordered by gold pinstriping. My Dad was an upholsterer, and he reupholstered the seat in matching white Naugahyde with three orange pleats bordered with gold piping. Seen from above, the effect was one of a continuous competition stripe. It was striking. When Dad took the bike into Cooper's Cycle Ranch for servicing, Sherm Cooper (the owner, and a big Triumph name on the east coast) noticed it immediately. A large part of my Dad's upholstery business after that was custom motorcycle seats for Triumphs and Hondas (Cooper's other line).
Two years before the first Harley was released. These bikes have a definite loyal following. Known for their styling, agility and power, today’s Triumph Motorcycle is easily customizable. Genuine Triumph Accessories ensure complete performance and power. Some of the most popular and sought after Triumph Motorcycle parts include: the long haul touring seat,windshield, passenger back rest, luggage rack and leather saddle bags. These Triumph parts and accessories are available in OEM and AfterMarket versions. Depending on ones budget and needs, Triumph Motorcycle Parts can really make the bike all your own. As if it was made for you personally. Changing to handling, the height, and seat comfort are just a few of the things that can be addressed with quality Triumph motorcycle parts.
