Motorcycles produced under the Triumph brand, by both the original company, Triumph Engineering Co Ltd, and its later incarnations, and the current Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.
Triumph Engineering Co Ltd Known as the Meriden, West Midlands, UK era, 1902–1983.
Pre-war ModelEngine displacement [cm3]Production timeNotesFirst model1902–1904used Minerva, JAP and Fafnir enginesSecond Model1905Triumph used their own engine for the first time, 250 were made, 3 hpModel4741908–1909production up to 3000 in 1909Model Roadster5001910–1913single speed, optional rear hub clutch as the 'free engine' modelModel C5501913–1914Three speed Sturmey Archer rear wheel hubModel TT5001909–1914short wheelbase and no pedals. Types, D, F and KModel H5501915–1926Fitted with a three speed Sturmey Archer gearboxModel SD5501920–1926The SD(Spring Drive)SV, three speed Triumph gearbox Model R5001921–1926Designed by Harry Ricardo. OHV with a 4 valve headModel P5001925–1926made down to the price of £42.17.6Model N5001928£46Model X150 and 1751930–1934Model WO2501931-33Twin Port Sloper (1100 made), OHVXO1501933OHV2/1 & 2/L1 (Light Weight)2501934–1936OHV single6/16501933–1935Parallel twin. Predates the "Turner Twins". Scrapped when Turner came in, the design later resurfaced, modified, as the BSA A10.2H, 2H, 3S, 3SC, 3SE, 3H, 5H, 6S,1937–1940Tiger 702491937–1940OHV singleTiger 803491937–1940OHV singleTiger 904971937–1940OHV single5T Speed Twin4981937-40,1946–58parallel twin, OHVTiger 1004981938-40,1946–592HC2501938–1939C stands for coil ignition
Post-war ModelEngine displacement [cm3]Production timeNotesTriumph Grand Prix 500 cc OHV5001947–1949Used an all alloy stationary engine, designed to power military generators during the war.TR5 Trophy5001949–1958 Competition bike winner of ISDT Trophy for 4 yearsTriumph TRW5005001950–1964 Side valve military production motorcycle6T Thunderbird650twin3TA or Triumph Twenty One3501957–1966First 350 cc unit construction machine and debut of the distinctive "bath-tub". Alternator electrical system. 5TA or Triumph Speed Twin5001957–1966First 500 cc 'unit construction' machine. Alternator electrical system.T903501963–1969"Tiger 90", sports version of the 3TA (still single carburettor). (Note, there'd been an earlier Tiger 90, a 500 cc in 1937).T1005001959Sports version of the 5T "Speed Twin"T100A1960–1961Sports version of the 5TA, first Tiger with 'unit construction', 'bathtub' rear enclosureT100SS1962–1968?Sports version of the 5TAT100S Tiger SportsT100SR5001963–1966 'Sports Road', Sherbourne Green over Alaskan White paint, white hand grips. Specifications for the Triumph 350cc and 500cc Machines 1957-1974.T100S Tiger SportsT100P5001967?–1973Police version of the unit construction T100. A 1973 T100P was ridden around the world by Ted Simon, documented in his book "Jupiter's Travels".T100R Daytona5001966–1974Road version of the racing twin. Built as an answer to Honda's 444 cc Black Bomber. Tested at 110+mph, topped 150 in race trim.T110 Tiger650Sports model capable of 110 mphTR5T Adventurer/Trophy Trail5001972–1974On/off-road styleTR25W Trophy 2502501968–1970Single-cylinder engine based on the BSA B25 Starfire (not the Tiger Cub. The starfire/C15 was a development of the Tiger cub engine.).T100C Trophy5001966–1972 single carb. Mainly for export to the USATR6 Trophy6501956–1968Single carburetor model.TR6C Trophy650C is the 'Competition' Model. High pipes on left side. Frequently referred to as desert sleds when used for racing in the Western US. Lower overall gear ratios. TR6P Saint6501967–1973Police version of the unit construction Trophy. Named the "Saint", an acronym for "Stop Anything In No Time".TR6R Tiger6501969-72R is "Road" Model. Trophy renamed Tiger for the 650cc single carb as distinguished from the twin carb of the Bonneville (TR120) 650cc. 500cc Tiger single carb renamed Trophy.TR7V Tiger750thru78Almost identical to the T140; differentiated by the Tiger having a single (as opposed to twin) carburettor. Other differences being cosmetic. "V" identifies 5 speed gearbox.Terrier1501953–1956Triumph's first unit-construction engine.Tiger Cub2001954–1968Single-cylinder based on the Terrier.T120 Bonneville650Descended directly from the Tiger 110. Twin Carburettor.Thruxton BonnevilleBuilt May 1965Production racer (52 total machines built)T140 Bonneville7501973–1983Produced at the Meriden factory and after its closure, for a short time in Devon.Tina Scooter (later T 10)1001962–1970Re-designated "T10" in 1965.Tigress Scooter175 (2-stroke) / 250 (4-stroke)1959–1965T140W TSS7508-valve headT140D Bonneville Special750Custom styleT140E750Emissions-controlledTriumph T140 TSXCustom styleTS8-1Show prototype anti-vibration 8 valveBonneville Executivefaired tourer with luggageTriumph TR65 Thunderbird650T140 derivative, 76x71.5 giving 649 short stroke engineTR7T Tiger Trail750On/off-road styleTR65T Tiger Trail650On/off-road style with TR65 engineT140LE Royal Wedding Bonneville7501981250 of these to commemorate the Prince of Wales' marriageT140J Bonneville Silver Jubilee75019772500 of these commemorated Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom's Silver JubileeT140AV, TR7AV, TSSAVAnti-Vibration police modelsTR7VS Tiger ElectroElectric startT140ES Bonneville ElectroElectric startTR6 Thunderbird600Show prototype custom styleDaytona 600600Show prototypeTSX8Show prototype 8-valve custom styleTiger 120011602012Tiger 1200 Rally11602022On/off-road styleTiger 1200 Rally Pro11602023On/off-road style. Fuel tank 20 litresTiger 1200 Rally Explorer11602023On/off-road style. Fuel tank 30 litres
Triples For full detail see BSA Rocket 3/Triumph Trident (for corresponding BSA models see BSA Triples) ModelFirst year Last yearNotesT150 1969 1972T150V 1971 19745-speed gearboxX75 Hurricane1973 The first production 'Custom' motorcycle–styled by Craig VetterT160 1975
From 1985 to 1988 Triumph Bonneville
Triumph Motorcycles Limited Known as the Hinckley, Leicestershire era, 1990–. ModelEngine displacement [cm3]Years NotesDaytona 7507481990–1992Triple with short-stroke crank fitted (900 has the long-throw crank). Aimed at Super sports market but more of a sports-tourer. Only circa 240 made. These are now very collectable.Daytona 10009981990–1992Sports bike using four-cylinder version of the short-stroke 750 Daytona/Trident engineTrophy 9008851990–2002From 1995 it received a completely new (and much larger) fairing, designed by John Mockett, standard fit panniers and a new exhaust system with low slung silencers to allow the panniers to fit. Trophy 120011801990–2004Initially 141 bhp sports tourer, using 4-cylinder long-stroke version of modular engine. From 1995 it received a completely new (and much larger) fairing, designed by John Mockett, standard fit panniers and a new exhaust system with low slung silencers to allow the panniers to fit. Engine retuned to 108 bhp with improved torque.Trophy SE12152013-2017Full touring motorcycle, sharing its all-new (and shaft-driven) 1215 triple with the (Adventure styled) Tiger Explorer. Initially sold as a "basic" Trophy and an "SE" (the "basic" version was never available in the US), only the SE is currently listed. Trident 750748Naked version of short-stroke triple-engined bike.Trident 900885Naked version of long-stroke triple-engined bike.Trident Sprint 900885Standard Trident, fitted with very effective twin headlamp half fairing.Sprint 900885As above but, as model became well known in its own right, Triumph decided to drop the "Trident" part of the name. Facelifted in 1995 to include new (unique to the Sprint, at the time) side panels and tail light.Sprint 900 Sport885Sprint with improved suspension, higher pegs and exhausts (all taken from the, then current, speed triple) and lower bars (taken from the early Trophy). Probably the best mix of all parts from the initial modular range of Hinckley Triumphs.Sprint 900 Executive885Sprint with panniers, exhausts and footrest hangers taken from the post 1995 Triumph Trophy. Daytona 9008851992–1997A combination of the original 750 Daytona with the long stroke 900 engine and a slightly more acceptable riding position. Still too heavy and large to be a true sports bike, but a very charismatic and robust high speed, long distance, tourer.Daytona Super 38851994–1996A standard 900 Daytona with a Cosworth modified engine producing claimed 115 bhp, fitted with a few carbon fibre extras. The Daytona on which it was based was never a true sports bike, being too heavy (especially top heavy) and unwieldy to compete with current sports bikes. The Super III was an attempt to shed weight and increase power, but combined with a very high price, only served to underline that this was a step too far for the original modular design. These have become collectible bikes.Daytona 120011801992–1999147 bhp 4 cyl Sports Tourer. Though discontinued in '96, it was relaunched as a "Special Edition" in '98. Only 250 individually numbered machines were produced (the number being shown on a specially engraved plaque on the headstock). It featured with 6 pot brakes (from the Super III), black paint with gold lettering and gold wheels. One of the special plaques was damaged in production and, when another one was ordered, it came as "number 251" in error.Thunderbird 9008851995–2004Triumph's first attempt to revive a classic-styled motorcycle based on its heritage, using the original modular platform. Bike sported 18" front tire and 16" rear, detuned the 885 motor to 70 hp with better lower-end torque.5-speed until engine number 71843, then all fitted with 6-speed.Adventurer 9008851996–2000Thunderbird with wider 19" front tyre, plus bob-tail rear fender similar to cruiser bike. Triumph's first attempt at a cruiser, using the modular platform. All from engine number 71843 are 6 speed.Thunderbird Sport 9008851997–2000, 2003–2004Thunderbird with wider 17" tyres, plus "arguably" uprated engine (the only real visual difference is with the exhaust system), however the suspension and brakes are improved with twin disc set up. All 6-speed and 82 bhp.Daytona T5959551997–1999The first true sports bike from the new Hinckley Triumph. Using an engine only very loosely based on the long stroke triple motor, it was much lighter, more powerful and used a unique alloy perimeter frame allowing the low centre of gravity and dedicated sports bike handling necessary to compete in this market. It also had an alloy single sided swing arm that was very similar to that offered by Ducati in their then current 916. The first production bikes featured a polished alloy frame, but these examples very quickly picked up a reputation for catastrophic weld failure on the top rail leading to the headstock. The frames were soon modified with a much larger weld on the top tube, though they were never supplied polished again, reverting to a silver/grey paint finish.Daytona 955i9551999–2006The T595 was renamed 955 as it was too often thought to be a 600 cc bike! It gradually evolved with a new bodywork and improved engine mapping. It lost the single sided swinging arm at one point, but then reverted to a single sided arm around a year later. Model eventually discontinued and never replaced as factory felt that the high level of investment necessary to stay competitive in the large sports bike market wasn't justified.