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"You think for yourself - that’s probably why you want a Triumph"
Triumph, the iconic British motorcycle marque, is solely owned by John Bloor as part of the Bloor Holdings group of companies. First established in 1902 and now located in Hinckley, Leicestershire, Triumph is the largest British automotive manufacturer, producing around 40,000 motorbikes a year.
Triumph has always had its own distinctive character and a reputation for creating bikes that become design classics. And we’ve not lost that touch – the inspiration and engineering passion that birthed the iconic Bonneville of the 60’s has today created bikes like the stunning Rocket III; the unmistakable Speed Triple and the mould-breaking Daytona 675 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. Our aim is to craft bikes 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.
About the author
A freelance photographer for several classic publications, my passion for motorcycling began way back in 1973, the beginning of the Japanese domination, with a 125cc Yamaha twin. This was a cracker of a bike and my only form of transport for two thoroughly 
enjoyable years during which I put 18,500 trouble free miles on the clock. Not bad for a little two stroke screamer. 33 years of Japanese bike ownership followed before my recent conversion to the Triumph brand and that is the main point of this site. So many riders are coerced by the popular biking press into purchasing machines which the rest of the “herd” are riding, often failing to explore other options pure and simply because their mates might not approve. There are other independent sources of information for potential Triumph owners such magazine road tests and the RATnet forums (see web links), nevertherless, I hope this site will provide an alternative view. By featuring comprehensive real world road tests ( no track time or dyno print outs here) and relevant additional information on tyres, servicing, reliability durability and factory accessories I aim to provide an independent guide for potential owners.
A couple of brief test rides on a 1050cc three cylinder Sprint ST quickly dispelled any pre conceived prejudices that may have remained in the dark recesses of my memory and convinced me that Triumph are up there with the very best motorcycle producers in the world. I took possession of my first Triumph a couple of months later in mid 2006 - a Thruxton 900 parallel twin - not a bike I would ordinarily have owned, but one which has rekindled my love of motorcycling without major drama. I have since ridden several other models from the comprehensive range, both Modern Classic and Urban Sport, all had stonking engines, good handling and a huge grin factor. With new models such as the 1050 Tiger and 675 Street Triple joining the hugely successful Daytona 675, Triumph are sure to broaden their appeal in the Urban Sports sector.
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