| Where were you in 1967? Still in high school, | | | | owned a Triumph and I did not. The Triumph |
| Nam, or straddling a Triumph Motorcycle? Even | | | | Bonneville was announced as the end of all |
| before that point in time, Triumph | | | | end motorcycles when it was introduced. To |
| Motorcycles was synonymous with | | | | own a Bonneville meant you were predestined |
| distinguishing characteristic, power, looks | | | | to never owning another motorcycle again. The |
| with motorcycle production whose designs were | | | | reputation was very well earned. A few years |
| second to none. Today they haven't lost that | | | | later out Triumph introduce the Norton and |
| touch and if you desire they are still | | | | guess what, you needed it, and no you had to |
| producing a rocket between your legs. The | | | | have it. So much for being predestined! |
| inspiration and manufacturing fascination | | | | Triumph motorcycles are rich in history. They |
| that gave birth to the iconic Triumph | | | | supported the war effort during the big WWI |
| Bonneville, the motorcycle to end all | | | | and WWII. Their bikes were made famous during |
| motorcycles of the wild 60's has designed the | | | | the war times. Remember all the war movies |
| eye-catching Rocket III and the instantly | | | | that had a soldier riding a motorcycle? |
| recognizable, unmistakable Speed Triple. From | | | | Chances are, it was probably a Triumph. Once |
| day one, the soul of Triumph's beliefs has | | | | the war was over, the former field soldiers |
| always been a solid pledge to designing and | | | | in England and America wanted to own one of |
| producing truly only one of its kind | | | | these impressive machines. Today, the rebirth |
| motorcycles that combine stunning, | | | | of Triumph has been completed. Without a |
| distinguishing looks, but also blow your | | | | doubt, it has remained true to it roots. The |
| socks off performance. Triumph motorcycles | | | | production of the exhilarating Triumph |
| has always provided that special experience | | | | Cruiser such as the Rocket III gets the |
| by engineering motorcycles that combine a | | | | adrenaline pumping just taking the time to |
| immense riding experience blended by a | | | | see one in person. As soon as you see it, |
| well-balanced, straightforward perfect | | | | that little voice is calling "I gotta have |
| handling chassis mounted with a strong | | | | one of these". The Triumph Bonneville has not |
| muscular, supple get behind me engines. With | | | | been retired and still is strikingly cool. |
| this winning combination, it results in an | | | | Once your eyes see the Triumph Speed Triple, |
| inspirational line of motorcycles combining | | | | there remains no doubt that Triumph is back. |
| intelligent design with unbelievable | | | | Just sitting still, this design marvel is |
| performance. When occasionally my mind works, | | | | telling you "I am a rocket, proceed with |
| I can remember from the 60's the status of | | | | caution". Aren't you glad that some old |
| Triumph as being a hold on to your britches | | | | things can change and still revolve into |
| bike. I can still see vividly in my eye's | | | | something better? |
| mind, this scrawny dude with this mammoth | | | | |
| Triumph having to scramble up on his seat and | | | | Jerry Johnson owns the Vintage Triumph |
| then jump down on the kick start because he | | | | Choppers a website that features vintage |
| didn't have sufficient strength to transport | | | | Triumph motorcycles with a huge inventory at |
| the engine to life. I was amused at this | | | | Triumph motorcyels old and new and Triumph |
| funny site but when that Triumph fired up, | | | | parts at bargain prices with possible |
| the hilarity turned toward envy because he | | | | financing available. |