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Triumph - where would motorcycling be without them?
If you build it, they will come
Triumph 5T Speed Twin • Few motorcycles were so good at the beginning that they became the starting point for machines for the next 50-years. We take a look at the Grandfather of Triumph twins, the 5T Speed Twin
Classic news
Products we like • We didn't have many come into us this month, so Matt has picked the things he can't do without
PERCY TAIT'S 1969 TRIUMPH 500GP RACER - THE DAY TRIUMPH SHOWED THE WORLD • Alan Cathcart tests the 1969 500GP Triumph of Percy Tait that managed second in Belgium, the only time Triumph rose to the Grand Prix podium
Fancy a day out? • Into September and things kick off with Stormin’ the Castle in Co. Durham, for those who yearn for the days of proper old school rallies, there’s racing a Scarborough, the huge Copdock Bike Show in Ipswich, Sammy Miller hosts Kickback and there is the huge Netley Marsh Jumble. And don’t forget to buy your Stafford tickets and keep a weekend free at the end of October for The National Motorcycle Museum’s biggest event of the year, the free admission Museum Live on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026 for an unforgettable weekend celebrating Britain’s rich motorcycling heritage.
Old bike mechanics Directory • Your guide to those who are willing to help us!
TRIUMPH TR6 TROPHY • Winter is supposed to be cold, and wet, and generally miserable. Not when you're riding a Triumph Trophy it isn't! Frank Westworth almost decided to buy a Triumph of his very own after a rather damp day out with this TR6C
The Triumph Tigers • Picture a Triumph Tiger and chances are it'll be a fifties or sixties twin, or perhaps a modern triple. But in the 30s, the rarely seen single-cylinder Tigers kept Triumph alive
Triumph Classic Range today • The heritage of the original bikes is there in looks, aided by today's performance, electronic safety aids and the blessing that is electric start
Our favourite Triumph? • The conversations between the team surrounding a Triumph special issue led us to our favourite models. And none are answers expected from people, so we found a couple of pages to share with you.
Kawasaki A7SS • Steve starts a new project with a rather rare beast.
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Bringing a Triumph T140 back to life • We decided to get a Triumph in the workshop this month and this T140V is typical of imported classics from the US. What does it take to get a reimported bike ready for the road?
The emperor's new clothes • You can buy a cheap suit that hangs like rags, or you can have one tailored
Famous Last Words • Frank has just sold a bike. He hates selling bikes. He’s very rubbish at it too...