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The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition Ian Falloon

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition By Ian Falloon

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition by Ian Falloon


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This revised, updated edition of The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles details the technical development and ever-evolving story of the classic Triumph motorcycle linefrom 1937s Speed Twin to todays leading street, adventure, and sports machines.

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition Summary

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition: 1937 to Today by Ian Falloon

The ultimate illustrated reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, this revised and updated third edition collects all the motorcycles from this iconic brand through 2024.

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, the third edition of The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles: 1937 to Todaycovers all the major and minor models, including:

  • The legendary 1937 Speed Twin
  • Era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, and Bonneville
  • Modern machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, Tiger adventure bikes, Speed 400, and Rocket III
  • Non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumphs stellar reputation

Detailed technical specifications are included alongside compelling photography, much of it sourced from Triumphs archives. Sidebars offer Triumph cultural snapshots like The Wild One film, actor James Dean, land-speed record setters, Steve McQueens racers, and competition stories.

This is the book no Triumph fan should be without!

About Ian Falloon

Ian Falloonwas born in New Zealand and studied engineering and music at Victoria University, Wellington. After a motorcycle accident brought an end to his career as a symphony orchestra oboist, he began writing articles about motorcycles for magazines including Classic Bike, Cycle World, Motorcyclist, Two Wheels, Motorcycle Sport, and Australian Motorcycle News. His first book,The Ducati Story, has run to several editions and has been published in three languages. The success ofThe Ducati Storyled to a series of Ducati books and histories of Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, and Moto Guzzi motorcycles, including Motorbooks titles The Complete Book of Ducati, The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi, The Complete Book of Triumph Motorcycles, and The Art of Ducati. With an interest and passion spanning decades, Ian now concentrates on collecting and restoring older Italian motorcycles, particularly Ducati, MV Agusta, Laverda, and Moto Guzzi. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is ably supported in his projects by his family.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Where It All Began
1 19371949: Before and After the War
The Speed Twin, Tiger 100, 3T, Grand Prix, and TR5 Trophy
2 19501955: America and the Worlds Fastest Motorcycle
The Thunderbird, T110 and T100 Tiger, Speed Twin, and TR5 Trophy
3 19561962: Birth of Iconic 650s
The Trophy and Bonneville
4 19631970: Unit Construction 650s
Bonnevilles, Trophys, and Tigers
5 19711975: Turmoil Times
Norton Villiers Triumph and the Meriden Blockade
6 19761987: The Last Hurrah
Meriden Cooperative and Les Harris Bonnevilles
7 19901996: Resurrection at Hinckley
The Modular Approach; Spine-Frame Triples and Fours
8 19972002: Consolidation
Second Generation: New Frames and Fuel Injection
9 20032009: After the FireBigger Cruisers and Classics
The Rocket III, Thruxton, Daytona 675, Scrambler, and Street Triple
10 20102024: Building on Tradition
Larger Thunderbirds, Tigers, Trophys, Bonnevilles, Scramblers, and new Singles
Index

Additional information

NGR9780760392171
9780760392171
076039217X
The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition: 1937 to Today by Ian Falloon
New
Hardback
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
2024-11-14
304
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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