Triumph : The Story of the Legendary Motorcycle

In this enthralling book, esteemed motorcycle journalist, editor of Bike magazine and lifelong rider Mike Armitage reveals the story of Triumph: a true British heritage brand, told in all its high-octane glory.

<p><b>An iconic piece of design and style – and a gold standard in motorcycle engineering – the Triumph has roved through the twentieth century, making its mark in hearts and minds.</b><br><br><b>Founded in </b><b>Coventry in</b><b> 1885</b>, Triumph Engineering had humble beginnings, importing bicycles and sewing machines. Little did anyone know that in the coming years the company would birth a historic series of motorcycles that have lit up the arenas of <b>racing, popular culture and even warfare for well over a century</b>.<br><br>To this day, the iconic model names – <b>the Bonneville, the Daytona </b>– evoke excitement and admiration all over the world. But as brilliant as the bikes are, the stories behind them are even better: Triumph have blazed a trail across the silver screen, being ridden by stars like <b>Steve McQueen</b> and <b>Marlon Brando </b>in classic movies. They have sped round the <b>world’s most famous racetracks</b> and scorched to <b>numerous land speed records</b>. And, of course, Triumph motorcycles, including the <b>‘Trusty Triumph’</b>, were used in both the <b>First and Second World Wars by the Allies</b> – forging their legend forever as the bikes that truly can do it all.<br><br>In this enthralling book, esteemed motorcycle journalist,<b> editor of <i>Bike</i> magazine </b>and lifelong rider<b> Mike Armitage </b>reveals the story of a<b> true heritage brand, told in all its high-octane glory. </b></p>