The remarkable history of Triumph motorcycles is retraced in this collection of the most significant machines built between 1938 and today. The original Speed Twin began the tradition and for over four decades Triumph motorcycles gained fame and rider loyalty with their exceptional performance on the street and the race track. And they found celebrity status when Marlon Brando rode a Triumph on the screen. After closing its doors in 1983, Triumph is back in production and gaining new fans.

'The living legend that never died' In modern times, with the well-established recognition that the Japanese motorcycle now has alongside the long known German and Italian models, enthusiast can still point proudly to the one major British firm left from the past. It's Triumph, now moved to a new home in Hinckley and building machines technically divorced from their past, but still using the traditional tank badge recognised all over the world. Long before events brought about this change, Triumph led the way to the vertical-twin motorcycle and after World War II majored on this engine type, adding a triple late in the day. These machines continue to be much in demand, but now this is in the classic machine market where they hold the same high position as they did when the models were new. This book is essential reading for every Triumph owner, rider, restorer or just admirer. It deals with the much loved Triumph twins, plus the fabulous Trident, from its inception to the final days at Meriden and includes many photographs plus invaluable tables of machine data and specifications.

Few paint a more vivid or varied picture of the joys of riding than this collection of stories from a motorcycling life by Lance Oliver, who has spent more time than most of us thinking about and writing about the art and practicalities of motorcycling.

Offering stellar performance and undeniable cool, Triumph motorcycles are part of North America's motorcycling soul. Triumph Motorcycles in America shows how the US played key role in Triumph's tremendous success.

The 3-cylinder Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 were developed to compete with Honda's forthcoming 750cc motorcycle. Initially they did not compare well – although very fast, they lacked sophistication and their quirky styling was offputting – and the decision was made to suspend production. This was not the most auspicious start, but a fightback was initiated and in 1971 the factory race team had a triumphant year including placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the Daytona 200. With over 250 photographs, the full rollercoaster-ride history of these bikes is described, including: how the bikes came to be, including a timeline of significant events; a year-by-year account of the evolution of the bikes, through the T150, T160 and Rocket 3; the story of the Hurricane; the full racing history and, finally, the Triumph 3-cylinder bikes today.

The deeply researched biography of the man who was probably the most important individual in the history of the British motorcycle industry.In the words of Triumph's famous sales slogan, Edward Turner designed "The Best Motorcycle in the World". Records details of all the world famous motorcycles designed by Edward Turner.