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