Triumph Motorcycle models

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2/1    1933-?? 250 ohv single Coventry Became Tiger 70 in 1937
2/5 Sports     250 ohv single Coventry  
2H Deluxe 250 Deluxe 1937-39 250 ohv single Coventry  
2HC Coil 250 Deluxe/Coil 1937-39 250 ohv single Coventry  
3/1   1935-?? 350 sv single Coventry  
3/2     350 ohv single Coventry  
3/5 Sports     350 ohv single Coventry  
3H Deluxe 350 Deluxe 1937-40, 350 ohv single Coventry/
Meriden		 Originally based on 3/2 and 3/5 models. Became 350 Civilian (3H) after 1945 (announced but not produced)
3HW   1942-45 350 ohv single Meriden Based on Tiger 80 (3H), produced for war.
3S 350 Sidevalve 1937-40 350 sv single Coventry  
3S Deluxe   1937-40 350 sv single Coventry  
3SC Coil   1937-40 350 sv single Coventry  
3SE Coil 350 Economy 1937-40 350 sv single Coventry no instrument panel, pressed-steel primary case
3SW   1937-40?? 350 sv single Coventry Side-valve model produced for war effort.
3T   1946-52 350 sv? single Meriden Called 350 De Luxe after 1945
3TA Twenty One 1957-66 350 ohv twin Meriden 'Bathtub' enclosure
3TU   1946 350 ohv twin Meriden Prototype only
3TW   1940 350 ohv twin   Based on Tiger 85, destroyed in 1941 Blitz and never rebuilt
5/1   1934-?? 500 sv single Coventry Val Page design
5/10 Mark 5 Racing 1935-37 500 ohv single Coventry  
5/2   1933-?? 500 ohv single Coventry Sidecar model
5/3   1935-?? 550 sv single Coventry A 5/3W 500 sv model was designed for military use in 1949, replaced by TRW.
5/3 Deluxe     500 sv single Coventry  
5/4 Deluxe   1934-?? 500 ohv single Coventry  
5/5 Sports Mark 5 1935-?? 500 ohv single Coventry  
5H 500 De Luxe 1937-39 500 ohv single Coventry Based on 5/4
5H Competition     500 ohv single Coventry  
5S 500 Sidevalve 1939-40 500 sv single Coventry  
5SE 500 Economy 1939-40 500 sv single Coventry  
5SW   1939-40 500 sv single Coventry  
5T Speed Twin 1937-39, 1946-58 500 ohv twin Coventry Sets trend for motorcycles for next 40 years
5TA Speed Twin 1958-66 500 ohv twin Coventry  
5TAC Speed Twin   500 ohv twin Coventry Rigid frame
5TSA Speed Twin   500 ohv twin Coventry Swing arm
5TW     500 sv twin Coventry  
6/1   1933-37 650 ohv twin Coventry Val Page design
6S 600 Sidevalve 1938-39 600 sv twin Coventry For sidecar work
6S Deluxe     600 sv single Coventry  
6T Thunderbird 1949-66 650 ohv twin Meriden Unit construction after 1962
6T AC Thunderbird   650 ohv twin Meriden Rigid frame, AC ignition
6T M Thunderbird   650 ohv twin Meriden Magneto
6T SA Thunderbird   650 ohv twin Meriden Swing arm

 

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A   1914, 1932-?? 550 sv single Coventry Original Type A Roadster made in 1914, available in three versions. Later model was Silent Scout Designed by Val Page
Bandit   1971 350 ohv twin Meriden Prototype only, similar to BSA Fury
Bantam Cub T20 1966-69 200 ohv single Meriden  
Bantam Cub     500 ohv single Meriden  
Blazer T225SS, T25T 1971-72 250 ohv single Meriden Actually a BSA with Triumph badges. Ss was street model, T was for trail
BS   1932-?? 500 ohv single Coventry Val Page design, BS model for Sport, high-compression
CD   1933-?? 500 ohv single Coventry  
CN   1929-?? 498 sv single Coventry  C line was three similar models, differing mostly by engine size.
CO   1929-?? 350 sv single Coventry  
CSD   1929-?? 550 sv single Coventry  
CTT     500 ohv single Coventry  
D   1919-? 550 sv single Coventry 4 bhp, single-gear version of Model H
D     550 sv single Coventry  
Daytona 600     600 ohv twin Meriden  
Devon T140 Bonneville 1985-88 750 ohv twin   Made by Racing Spares.
ER1 Easy Rider Moped 1977 50 single   Produced by NVT
ER2 Easy Rider Moped 1977 50 single   Produced by NVT
Free Engine models   1913-?? 750 ohv single Coventry 3.5 bhp, available in three versions, Model Type A.
GP Grand Prix 1948-50 500 ohv twin Meriden Based on T100R, also called Senior TT Grand Prix model.
H   1914-24 550 sv single Coventry 4bhp; 'Trusty' Triumph, three speed, updated Type A.
Junior LW 1913-25 225sv/
250 t/s		 single Coventry Enlarged to 269cc in 1920
Junior Cub T20J   200 ohv single Meriden  
L 2/1   1935-?? 250 ohv single Coventry  
LS   1923-27 350 sv single Coventry Advanced three-speed machine
LW Junior 1913-25 225sv/
250 t/s		 single Coventry Enlarged to 269cc in 1920
N   1926-?? 500 sv single Coventry NM model offered in 1931-34
ND     550 sv single Coventry  
NL   1929-?? 500 sv single Coventry  
NP     500 sv single Coventry  
NSD   1929-??  550 sv single Coventry  
NT     500 ohv single Coventry  
P   1925-?? 500 sv single Coventry First mass-produced model, Mark II made late 1925
Phoenix   1980 750 ohv twin Meriden Prototype low rider, based on Bonneville.
QA   1926-?? 500 sv single Coventry Also model Q
Quadrant   1973-75 1000 ohv quad Meriden Running prototype only, killed as too expensive
R Riccy 1922-27 500 ohv single Coventry Type R, similar to SD. Fast roadster.
SD   1920-?? 550 sv single Coventry Spring drive, based on Model H engine, 4bhp
Silent Scout   1931-?? 150 t/s single Coventry Two stroke, later became four-stroke ohv, also made in 250, 350 and 500cc sizes
Speed Twin 5T, 5TA 1937-39, 1946-66 500 ohv twin Coventry/
Meriden		  
Sports Cub T20 SH   200 ohv single Meriden  
ST   1929 500 ohv single Coventry  
Super Cub T20 1967-69 200 ohv single Meriden  

 

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T10 Tina 1962-65 (70) 100 t/s single Meriden Scooter; two stroke renamed the T10 in 1965, made until 1970
T100 Tiger 100 1938-39, 1946-59 500 ohv twin Coventry/
Meriden		 Numerous models wore the T100 name
T100A Tiger 100 1959-61 500 ohv twin Meriden Replaces T100, becomes T100S/S in 1962.
T100C Daytona 1953, 1969-71 500 ohv twin Meriden 1953 version replaces race kit offered in 1951.Also called Tiger Competition; Bacon says 1970-71
T100R Tiger T100 1955-73?? 500 ohv twin Meriden Also called Daytona and Grand Prix (1948-50), Trophy 500 from 1969, Daytona Super Sports from 1967,
T100RR Tiger 100 1957-?? 500 ohv twin Meriden Dirt track racer
T100RS Tiger 100   500 ohv twin Meriden Road racer
T100S     500 ohv twin Meriden  
T100SC Tiger 100   500 ohv twin Meriden  
T100SR Tiger 100   500 ohv twin Meriden  
T100SS Tiger 100? 1961-71 500 ohv twin Meriden Replaces T100A
T100T Daytona 1966-70 500 ohv twin Meriden Twin carb version
T110 Tiger 110 1953-1962 650 ohv twin Meriden Sports version of 6T, replaced by TR6.
T120 Bonneville 1959-1970, 1973-75 650 ohv twin Meriden Unit construction after 1961, basically a twin-carb T110. Last years were during strike.
T120 Thruxton Bonneville 1964-65 650 ohv twin Meriden  
T120C Bonneville scrambler   650 ohv twin Meriden  
T120R Bonneville road 1970-73 (74?) 650 ohv twin Meriden Also called 'Speedmaster' in earlier (1965) USA version, 1971 version is oil in frame
T120RT Bonneville 750   750 ohv twin Meriden Built in USA for AMA racing
T120RV Bonneville   650 ohv twin Meriden  
T120TT Bonneville TT Special 1962-68 (67?) 650 ohv twin Meriden Western US designation was T120C/TT. Special racing version for US.
T120V Bonneville 1972-75 650 ohv twin Meriden Front disc brake, optional five speed in 1973.
T140 Bonneville 1973-?? 750 ohv twin Meriden Replaces T120
T140 Royal Bonneville   750 ohv twin Meriden  
T140D Bonneville Special   750 ohv twin Meriden Alloy wheels for American market
T140E Bonneville Executive 1980-?? 750 ohv twin Meriden Also called Bonneville European in US
T140ES Bonneville Electro 1981-83 750 ohv twin Meriden Or TSX
T140J Bonneville Silver Jubilee 1977 750 ohv twin Meriden  
T140TSS Bonneville 1983 750 ohv twin Meriden Or T140W. Similar to TS81- eight-valve engine, twin headlamps.
T140TSX Bonneville   750 ohv twin Meriden  
T140V Bonneville 1973, 1975-1980 750 ohv twin Meriden Made 1985-88 by Racing Spares
T15 Terrier 1953-56 150 ohv single Meriden  
T150 Trident 1969-72 750 ohv triple Meriden  
T150V Trident 1972-75 750 ohv triple Meriden Five speed, replaced by T160
T160 Trident 1975-76 750 ohv triple Meriden Electric start, made for police use
T20 Tiger Cub 1956-69 200 ohv single Meriden Also called Cub; Bantam Cub 1966-69; Super Cub 1967-69
T20C Tiger Cub Scrambler 1957-50 200 ohv single Meriden  
T20CA Tiger Cub Roadster   200 ohv single Meriden  
T20J Tiger Cub Junior 1958-??   single Meriden  
T20M Mountain Cub 1968-?? 200 ohv single Meriden  
T20MW Tiger Cub   200 ohv single Meriden Eastern US model
T20S Tiger Cub Racer 1959-61 200 ohv single Meriden  
T20S/H Tiger Cub Sports 1962-66 200 ohv single Meriden  
T20S/L   1961 200 ohv single Meriden  
T20S/S   1962-65 200 ohv single Meriden T20SS; Western US designation for T20SC
T20SC     200 ohv single Meriden  
T20SM Mountain Cub  1964-?? 200 ohv single Meriden  
T20SR     200 ohv single Meriden  
T20T   1961 200 ohv single Meriden  
T20W Tiger Cub Woods   200 ohv single Meriden  
T25SS Blazer SS 1970-71 250 ohv single Meriden Actually a BSA with Triumph badges
T25T Blazer 250 1970-71 250 ohv single Meriden Or Trail Blazer, Trail Blazer 250. Same as T25SS but smaller brakes, tires and gearing.
T301 Daytona 1000 1990-?? 1000 quad Hinckley  
T309 Daytona 900   900 triple Hinckley Now T595
T309 ?? Thunderbird Legend TT 1999-?? 900 triple Hinckley  
T309 R Trident 900 1990-?? 900 triple Hinckley  
T309 RC Adventurer 1995-?? 900 triple Hinckley  
T309 RD Thunderbird Sport 1998-?? 900 triple Hinckley  
T309 RG Sprint Sports 1998-?? 900 triple Hinckley  
T309 RP Sprint Executive 1998-?? 900 triple Hinckley  
T309 RS Sprint 900 1993-?? 900 triple Hinckley  
T309 RT Thunderbird 1995-?? 900 triple Hinckley  
T309 SP Speed Triple   900 triple Hinckley Now T509
T309 ST Trophy 900 1990-?? 900 triple Hinckley  
T312 Daytona Super III   900 triple Hinckley  
T312 SP Daytona 1200 1993-?? 1200 quad Hinckley  
T312 ST Trophy 1200 1990-?? 1200 quad Hinckley  
T375 Daytona 750 1990-?? 750 triple Hinckley  
T375 R Trident 750 1990-?? 750 triple Hinckley  
T409 EN Tiger 1995-?? 900 triple Hinckley  
T509 Speed Triple   900 triple Hinckley Formerly T309 SP
T595 Daytona   900 triple Hinckley Formerly T309
T65     650 ohv twin    
T70 Tiger 70 1939 250 ohv single Coventry Pre-unit
T80 Tiger 80 1937-40   single Coventry  
T85 Tiger 85 1939, 1946     Coventry/
Meriden		 Announced both years, never manufactured
T90 Tiger 90 1937-38, 1962-68 350 ohv single/twin Coventry/
Meriden		 493cc single in 1938 model. 1963 version is high performance 3TA twin similar to T100SS.
Tiger 70   1937-40 250 ohv single Coventry Replaced L2/1 250cc single
Tiger 80   1937-40 350 ohv single Coventry Replaced 3/2 and 3H 350cc singles
Tiger 90   1937-39,1962-68? 500 ohv single Coventry/
Meriden		 Replaces Mark 5/5 500cc single
Tiger 100   1938-40, 1945-74 500 ohv twin Coventry/
Meriden		 Prototype made in 1937, sports version of Speed Twin. Won at Daytona in 1948.
Tiger 110   1954-61 650 ohv twin Meriden Sports version of Thunderbird.
Tourist Trophy Racer   1910-??   single Coventry  
Tourist Trophy Roadster   1912-??   single Coventry  
TR20   1962-65 200 ohv single Meriden  
TR25W Trophy 1968-70 250 ohv single Meriden Or Trophy 250, basically a BSA B25 Starfire
TR5 Trophy 500 1947-58 (other models until 1969) 500 ohv twin Meriden Trials machine in 1947-49, based on Speed Twin, reappears as TR6B. TR5A was low-piped street bike
TR5AC Trophy 500   500 ohv twin Meriden Enduro model
TR5AD Trophy 500   500 ohv twin Meriden Twin-carb roadster for US market, D for 'delta' head
TR5AR Trophy 500   500 ohv twin Meriden Road model
TR5B Trophy 500   500 ohv twin Meriden Scrambler version, high pipes (TR5A was low-piped street version)
TR5MX Avenger 1974 500 ohv twin Meriden BSA B50MX with Triumph badges
TR5/R Trophy Racing 1956-?? 500 ohv twin Meriden Racing model
TR5SA Trophy 500   500 ohv twin Meriden Swing arm
TR5T Adventurer 1972-74 500 ohv twin Meriden Also called Trophy Trail; Bacon says 1972-73. Really a BSA B50 engine in T100 frame.
TR6 Trophy 650 1955-73 (many model variants) 650 ohv twin Meriden Also called Tiger, first models are T110 engine in TR5 frame. 1962 version replaces T110. Replaced by TR6R and TR6C in 1972. Models reduced to 600cc in 1983.
TR65 Thunderbird 1981-83 600 ohv twin Meriden TR65T? - not the same bike as the 6T. Also offered in twin-carb version in 1983 as Daytona 600.
TR6A Trophybird   650 ohv twin Meriden Roadster
TR6B Trophybird 1961-?? 650 ohv twin Meriden Scrambler, replaces Trophy TR5
TR6C Trophy Special 1970-71 650 ohv twin Meriden Road version, also called Trophybird economy version without tachometer, in western US called Trophy Special.
TR6CV Trophy 650   650 ohv twin Meriden  
TR6R Trophy Sports 1970-73 650 ohv twin Meriden Scrambler
TR6RV     650 ohv twin Meriden  
TR6SC Trophy 650 1960-66 650 ohv twin Meriden 'Desert Sled' for US market.
TR6SR Trophy 650   650 ohv twin Meriden 'Highway Trophy'
TR6SS Trophy 650 1962-70 650 ohv twin Meriden Replaces TR6
TR7 Tiger   750 ohv twin Meriden Or Tiger 750, replaces TR6. In USA in 1960 TR7A was a Bonnie for road, TR7B scrambler (before T120C)
TR7RV Tiger 750 1973, 1975-1980 (83?) 750 ohv twin Meriden Called TR7 in 1979, TR7V in 1980, street scrambler version
TR7T Tiger Trail 1983 750 ohv twin Meriden 650cc version also.
TR7V     750 ohv twin Meriden  
TRW   1948-65 500 sv twin Meriden Military model, designed in 1943, using 5T and TR5 components, Mk 1,2, 3. 'Jumbo' 734cc sv prototype made in 1953.
TRX75 Hurricane   750 ohv triple Meriden Craig Vetter's Trident
TS1   1958-65 172 single Meriden  
TS20 Tiger Special 1962-63 200 ohv single Meriden  
TS8-1   1981 750 twin Meriden Eight-valve version of Bonneville T140V.
TSS   1982-83 750cc ohv twin Meriden Plus TSX custom model: basically upgraded T140s with eight-valve engine, alloy wheels
TT   1910-1911, 1927-30? 500 ohv single Coventry 3.5 bhp, magneto ignition, roaster version in 1911; 1927 version in Triumph's first modern motorcycle; 350cc in 1929-30
TW2 Tigress 1958-64 175/250 ohv twin Meriden Scooter; also sold as the BSA Sunbeam. 175 was two stroke, 250 was four-stroke.
TW2S Tigress   250 ohv twin Meriden Electric start

 

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W   1927-?? 274 sv single Coventry  
WA     250 ohv single Coventry  
WL     350 sv single Coventry  
WO   1931-?? 250 ohv single Coventry  
WP     250 ohv single Coventry  
WS   1929-?? 278 sv single Coventry Replaced W in 1929.
X Junior 1930-?? 175 t/s single Coventry Two-stroke, not same as earlier Junior model, reduced to 150cc in 1931
X05/1   1933-?? 147 ohv single Coventry Replacement for XV1
X05/5   1933-?? 147 ohv single Coventry Replacement for XV1. Sports version.
X07     175 ohv single Coventry  
X75 Hurricane 1974 (73?) 750 ohv triple Meriden also TRX75 Trident
XV1   1933 98/150 t/s single Coventry Sold under Gloria badge, used Villiers engines.
Z     150 t/s single Coventry  

What year is it?

Your best bet would be to get one of Roy Bacon's buyer's guides with a section on the arcane and obscure serial number system used by Triumph. It changed several times over the years and is inconsistent and very confusing for the neophyte. Years may vary according to when the bike was announced, actually produced or exported. There is a grey area in determining exact years of production for some models.

If you can't find one of Bacon's books, you can get a good digest of the system (as well as the serial numbers for BSA and Norton) through a catalogue from British Cycle Suppy in Wolfeville, Nova Scotia, Canada at  britcycl@fox.nstn.ca or call (902) 542-7478 (fax: 902-542-7479). They are a good source of parts, accessories and books. Or check out Walridge Motors Ltd. in London, ON (519-641-2770 or walridge@gtn.net). Bother are good sources for books and information. Tell them I sent you...

Note re model suffixes: Pre 1961, A denoted pre-unit street bikes, and B meant competition model. After 1960, R replaced A and C replaced B. SS meant Street Scrambler and SC street-competition.

Sources:
  • A-Z of Motorcycles, by Roland Brown. Anness Publishing, London, UK, 1997.
  • Torque, Canadian Triumph owner's magazine, New Brunswick, Canada, July 1995, October 1995 issues.
  • The World of Motorcycles, 22 volume set (vol. 16 for Triumph), Columbia House, New York, 1979.
  • An Illustrated History of Motorcycles, by Roy Bacon. Promotional Reprint Co., London, UK, 1995.
  • Triumph: The Illustrated Motorcycle Legends, by Roy Bacon. Sunburst Books, London, UK, 1993.
  • Motorcycle Pioneers, by Michael Partridge. Arco Publishing, New York, USA, 1977.
  • National Motorcycle Museum Guide, by Ivor Davies. Jarrold Colour Publications, Norwich, UK, 1985.
  • Classic Motorcycles: Triumph, by Don Morley, Osprey Automotive, London, UK, 1990.
  • Guide to Pre-War British Motorcycles, by C.J. Ayton, Temple Press, Middlesex, UK, 1985.
  • Pictorial History of Triumph Motorcycles, by Ivor Davies, Temple Press, Middlesex, UK, 1985.
  • Historic Motor Cycles, by David Burgess Wise, Hamlyn, New York, USA, 1973
  • Triumph: The Return of the Legend, by David Minton, Chartwell Books, New Jersey, USA, 1995.
  • The Ultimate Motorcycle Book, by Hugo Wilson, Harper Collins, Toronto, Canada, 1993.
  • Tales of Triumph Motorcycles & the Meriden Factory, by Hughie Hancock, Veloce Publishing PLC, Dorset, UK. 1996.
  • Motocycles: Whirling Wire Wheels, by Edward Radlauer, Abelard-Schuman, New York, 1969.
  • Triumph T90 and T100 Unit Twins 1960-1974, Roy Bacon, Niton Publishing, UK, 1990.
  • Triumph Bonneville T120 1959-1974, Roy Bacon, Niton Publishing, UK, 1990.
  • Motorcycle Mania: The Biker Book, Guggenheim Museum, Universe Press, 1998
  • Triumph Bonneville: T140 and Derivatives, 1973-1988, Roy Bacon, Niton Publishing, UK, 1990.
  • The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle by Peter Henshaw, Propsero Books,1999
  • Triumph Motorcycles by John Tipler, Sutton Publishing, UK, 2000
  • Bonnie: The Development History of the Triumph Bonneville, by J.R. Nelson, Haynes Publishing, 2nd edition, 1994
  • Classic British Motorcycles. The Cutting Edge: Fast Road Bikes 1950 to 1975, by Steve Wilson, Greewich Editions, UK, 1998
  • Triumph: The Legend, by Mac McDiarmid, Smithmark Publishers, 1997
  • Turner's Triumphs - Edward Turner & his Triumph Motorcycles, by Jeff Clew, Veloce, UK, 2000
  • Hugo Wilson's Hot Bikes, DK Publishing, London, 2001
  • Triumph: The Complete Story, by Ivor Davies, Crowood Press, Wiltshire, UK, 1991.
  • Triumph Motorcycles in America, by Lindsay Brooke and David Gaylin, Motorbooks, Wisconsin, USA, 1993.
  • Bonnie: The development history of the Triumph Bonneville, by John R. Nelson, Haynes Publishing Group, Sparkford, England, 1979.
  • Triumph Tiger 100 and Daytona, by John R. Nelson, Haynes Publishing Group, Sparkford, England, 1988.
  • Cycle World on Triumph: 1962-1967. Brooklands Books, Surrey, England, 1987.
  • Triumph Twins and Triples, by Roy Bacon, Osprey Publishing, London, England, 1981.
  • Triumph Guide by Dave Allen and Dick Strome, Sports Car Press, New York, 1959 (fifth printing, 1966)
  • Triumph Singles by Roy Bacon, Niton Publishing, revised edn. 1991
  • Triumph Twins & Triples by Roy Bacon, Niton Publishing, third edn. 1995
  • Classic British Bikes, by Mac McDiarmid, Paragon, Bristol, UK, 1997
  • Videos: 9.99 Triumph, Classic Motorcycles, The British Motorcycle, Assen Centennial Classic, Best of British: BSA, Best of British: Norton, Best of British: Triumph, Isle of Man TT 1950, Motorcycle Sport 1950, History of the Tourist Trophy, Machines of Iron, Castrol History of Motorcycle Racing,   and From the Jaws of Victory. All from Duke Video (UK). Available in Canada and the United States through Halmar Video (see links page).
  • A-Z of British Motorcycles, Roy Bacon, Promotional Reprint Co., England, 1996
  • The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle by Hugo Wilson,Dorling Kindersley, UK, 1995.
  • The Handbook of Classic British Bikes, Abbeydale Press, 1999.
  • 100 Motorcycles, 100 Years by Fred Winkowski and Frank Sullivan, Smithmark, 1999.
  • Handbook Guide to Motorcycles 1885-1940 by Juraj Porazik, Galley Press, 1983.
  • Great British Motorcycles of the Thirties, by Bob Currie, Chancellor Press, 2000 (originally published by Hamlyn, 1981)
  • Great British Motorcycles of the Fifties, by Bob Currie, Chancellor Press, 2000 (originally published by Hamlyn, 1980)
  • BMW Twins, the Complete Story, by Mick Walker, Crowood Press, 1998
  • Various issues of Classic Motorcycle, British Bike, Old Bike Journal, Classic Bike Guide and Classic Bike magazines, plus SuperBike, Canadian Biker, Rider, Motorcyclist and Bike. Great reading, fun and informative. Especially the Brit 'zines.
  • Various sources on the Triumph and Brit-Iron mailing lists. Thanks to all of you for your support, help, pics and information.

Notes:

This page will be updated as often as I uncover new sources, information and corrections. There is a lot of often conflicting data to try and sort through about models, numbers, designations and years of production. Latest update to this page: Oct. 14, 1998. Note that many pre-WW1 models did not have model numbers or names, but were simply refered to by engine output, engine type or size.

Most of the above data for UK models was drawn from various books by Roy Bacon and Ivor Davies noted in the bibliography, but also from other sources such as motorcycle magazines and other books. If any dates or models above are incorrect, or differ from notes in Bacon's or Davies' works, their dates should be assumed as the correct one, and those above are assumed incorrect. It's worthwhile getting the original books just to be sure. They're a great read, full of information and anecdotes, well worth having on your bookshelf.

There were numerous models made strictly for the American market, and their identification and dates may be different from UK models. The best source of this data is Triumph Motorcycles in America, by Lindsay Brooke and David Gaylin. Most of the models with question marks after dates are identified in their book for US entry. It's a great book and a wealth of information and photos.

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