Triumph

Triumph Motorcycles traces its origins back to 1885, when German-born engineer Siegfried Bettmann founded the Triumph Cycle Company in Coventry, England. Initially importing bicycles, the company began producing motorcycles in 1902 by fitting engines to its frames, quickly earning a reputation for performance and reliability. Triumph motorcycles gained international recognition through early racing success and military use during World War I, cementing the brand as a symbol of British engineering. Despite facing major challenges in the mid-20th century, Triumph’s pioneering spirit laid the foundation for one of the most iconic names in motorcycling history.