Triumph motorcycles: description, lineup

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Triumph motorcycles are classics in every sense of the word. The family business, whose history has already exceeded the 100-year milestone, has always stood out from the rest of the bike manufacturers. At least for the reason that the design of the created motorcycles over time became a kind of standard of style that other companies willingly used to make their motorcycle brands.

Motorcycle manufacturing

Already at the end of 1991, the company successfully mastered the production of three models: Trident, Daytona and Trophy, which were presented at the exhibition in Cologne. These were two Trident motorcycles, with engine displacements of 750 and 900 cc³, Daytona sports bikes with the same displacement, as well as Trophy touring motorcycles with 900 and 1200 cc^3.

At that time, the company produced a few motorcycles - about 8 pieces a week. However, after 5 years this figure increased significantly, and already in 1996 Triumph produced about 1500bikes.

In parallel, such companies as Honda and Ducati also developed. Accordingly, the leader needed to significantly transform its production, improving it and developing new Triumph motorcycles that would surpass competitors in terms of quality.

As a result of this race, in 1997 the company released the best (at that time) model - T595 Daytona. It was this motorcycle that led to the unthinkable popularity of the company and made it a leader among other enterprises.

Current range of motorcycles

Now the model range of Triumph motorcycles is represented by the widest range of modifications of bikes with engine sizes from 600 to 1200 cm3, which have excellent technical characteristics and original design.

The calling card of the motorcycle brand is a three-cylinder engine, an injection system and liquid cooling. It is these elements that are equipped with almost all Triumph motorcycles. Now it’s worth dwelling on each brand family:

• Triumph Rocet 3 is the king of this range. Equipped with an obscenely large engine - 2295 cm3. This flagship has a capacity of 140 hp. With. It develops a speed of 100 km / h in less than 3 seconds, and this is with a dry weight of 320 kg. In 2006, a well-known brand released a slightly different modification of the Triumph Rocet 3 - Classic. This model featured a slightly different riding position.
• Four. The hallmark of this model range isthe legendary sports bike Triumph Daytona 650 and the king of the streets - "Triumph Speed Fo". Both bikes are equipped with a powerful 4-cylinder injection engine. Lightweight frame construction, adjustable suspension and a 6-speed transmission are just a few of the features that make this line stand out from the rest of the company.
• Triple. This family was first presented at an exhibition in Cologne. Streetfighter Triumph Street Triple differs from its counterparts in a unique frame design, consisting of lightweight metal. The bike is equipped with a fully adjustable suspension and a 6-speed gearbox. Motorcycles Triumph Sprint ST - the legend of the "sport-tourist", is distinguished by the cantilever mounting of the drive wheel, equipped with a three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1050 cm3.

Motorcycle lines

In addition to the above families, the Triumph company produces several more series that deserve special attention. Some of these lines are:

• Twin. This range is directly related to the Triumph Bonneville, a motorcycle that continued the tradition of the company in the 50s and 60s of the last century. Classic design from the past, vertical cylinders, double steel frame and original suspension are the main features that Triumph Bonneville has.
• Triumph America belongs to the same family, equipped with the latest mufflers and a special clock arrangement system, whichmakes the bike sound like a 6-cylinder engine.

Updated Triumph bikes

The company's lineup is constantly updated. So, in 2013, fans of classic bikes could see the brand new Triumph Tiger 800XC Special Edition, Triumph Thunderbird Commander, Triumph Bonneville T100 and other models with improved technical characteristics.

The key feature of the company is a wide range of products. There are choppers and motocross bikes, sports bikes and enduros. Decent production quality and dynamic designs allow everyone to choose their own iron horse.