The ultimate reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today collects all of the motorcycles from this iconic brand in a single illustrated volume. In this revised and updated edition, you'll find the all-new Bonneville lineup introduced for the 2016 model year as well as other Triumphs through 2019. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, Triumph produced its first motorcycle in 1902, which was simply a bicycle fitted with a Belgian Minerva engine. From there, the company, in various iterations, went on to build some of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Written by respected Triumph expert Ian Falloon, this luxurious reference covers all of the major and minor models, with an emphasis on the most exemplary, era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, Bonneville, and new machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, and Daytona 675. Detailed technical specifications are offered alongside compelling photography, much of it sourced from Triumphs archives. The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today also features important non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumphs stellar reputation. This is a book no Triumph fan should be without!
By:
Ian Falloon
Imprint: Motorbooks
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 305mm,
Width: 248mm,
ISBN: 9780760366011
ISBN 10: 0760366012
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 05 November 2019
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgments 4 Introduction 6 Where It All Began 1937–1949: Before and After the War 10 The Speed Twin, Tiger 100, 3T, Grand Prix, and TR5 Trophy 1950–1955: America and the World’s Fastest Motorcycle 28 The Thunderbird, T110 and T100 Tiger, Speed Twin, and TR5 Trophy 1956–1962: Birth of Iconic 650s 50 The Trophy and Bonneville 1963–1970: Unit Construction 650s 82 Bonnevilles, Trophys, and Tigers 1971–1975: Turmoil Times 126 Norton Villiers Triumph and the Meriden Blockade 1976–1987: The Last Hurrah 152 Meriden Cooperative and Les Harris Bonnevilles 1990–1996: Resurrection at Hinckley 172 The Modular Approach; Spine-Frame Triples and Fours 1997–2002: Consolidation 188 Second Generation: New Frames and Fuel Injection 2003–2009: After the Fire—Bigger Cruisers and Classics 208 The Rocket III, Thruxton, Daytona 675, Scrambler, and Street Triple 2010–2019: Building on Tradition 232 Larger Thunderbirds, Tigers, Trophys, and Bonnevilles Index 270
Ian Falloon was born in New Zealand in 1952 and studied engineering and music at Victoria University, Wellington. After a career as a symphony orchestra oboist was brought to an end by a motorcycle accident, he began writing articles about motorcycles for magazines. His first book, The Ducati Story, has run to several editions and has been published in three languages. The success of The Ducati Story led to a series of Ducati books and histories of Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, and Moto Guzzi motorcycles. He has now written many books about motorcycles, mostly historical but also restoration guides. With an interest and passion spanning decades he now concentrates on collecting and restoring older Italian motorcycles, particularly Ducati, MV Agusta, Laverda, and Moto Guzzi. Ian Falloon lives in Australia, and is ably supported in his projects by his wife, Miriam, and sons, Ben and Tim.
Reviews for The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today
The latest edition adds to the original edition's excellent content...Falloon includes background not found in most moto journals in routine circulation...massively illustrated and meticulously documented in a superbly organized, readable form. * UltimateMotorcycling.com * ...a necessity for any Triumph lover. * Ride CT / Ride New England *