In 1884, S. Bettmann & Co. Import Export Agency of London started selling bicycles.
By 1986 the name Bettmann had been replaced with the name Triumph.
The company is called "The Triumph Cycle Company".
In 1888, Triumph aquire a factory in Coventry to manufacture its own bicycles.
By 1902 the first Triumph motorcycle is manufactured.
Then by 1905 the first all-Triumph is produced.
It is also the first all British motorcycle.
It goes on the market for 45 pounds.
Production of the Triumph motorcycle had reached up to 3,000 per annum by 1909.
Triumph was manufacturing 4,000 unites by By 1914.
During 1915 to 18, Triumph manufacturing was focused on the war effort.
About 30,000 Model H bikes were supplied to the Allied Forces.
In 1920 an enlarged version of the Junior is built under license in Germany and the USA.
By 1925 Triumph employs over 3,000 people and is manufacturing up to 30,000 motorcycle units a year.
In 1937 the 500cc Speed Twinis introducd and sells at 75 pounds.
After the war, Civilian manufacturing resumes at Meriden.
In 1948 Triumph will release its first trail bike.
Triumph celebrates its 21st birthday at the Hotel Leofric in Coventry in 1957.
By 1967 28,700 Triumphs are sold in the USA.
To commemorate Queen Elizabeths 25 years on the Throne, the limited edition Silver Jubilee T140V is released.e
In 1984 the Meriden factory is torn down.
Then by 1990, six new Triumph motorcycle models are shown in the Cologne Motor Cycle Show.
In 1994 Triumph motorcycle has re-entered the competition ring.
In 1996 work starts on the second Triumph factory.
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