Triumph Motorcycles Twins & Triples (Enthusiast Color) (Paperback)

by Timothy Remus (Author) "Though historians might insist that we begin the story of Triumph motorcycles in 1902, when the first single-cylinder motorcycle was manufactured, the history as understood..." (more)
Key Phrases: sprung hub, racing kit, vertical twin, Speed Twin, Edward Turner, Grand Prix (more...)

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Filled with decades of Twin and Triple history, including coverage of Bonneville, Daytona, Trident, Trophy, competition bikes, and the newest range of Triumphs launched under industrialist John Bloor. Includes specs and technical notes.

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Product Details Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (October 10, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 0760303126 ISBN-13: 978-0760303122 Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #433,202 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #53 in  Books > Nonfiction > Automotive > Motorcycles > Pictorial

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Though historians might insist that we begin the story of Triumph motorcycles in 1902, when the first single-cylinder motorcycle was manufactured, the history as understood by the vehicle's enthusiasts really started not with a date but a model. Read the first page

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sprung hub, racing kit, vertical twin, exhaust camshaft, headlight housing, new cylinder head, primary chain

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Speed Twin, Edward Turner, Grand Prix, Speed Triple, Lindsay Brooke, Amal Concentric, World War, Dick Brown, Trophy Trail, United States, Amal Monobloc, Freddie Clarke, Johnny Allen, Sullivan Brothers, World's Fastest Motorcycle

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Great flow, wonderful history and terrific pictures, September 15, 1999 By A Customer The history on each bike discribed in the book is quite informative. The bikes we were specifically interested in are the Bonnevilles and there is no shortage of great pictures and descriptions. There are some great examples of restorations that go beyond showroom quality. We are especially fond of the 1977 Silver Jubilee edition. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars great photos, August 3, 2005 By  Allen C. Turner (Denver Colorado USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This is a fine book for basic Triumph history. I think the best feature are the excellent photos. This book is certainly worth the price. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Restoration Enthusiasts, March 14, 2006 By  Mrs. Roslyn J. Holloway "Ros Holloway" (Sydney Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Extremely helpful to anyone who is restoring a triumph twin or triple. The colour photos are throughout and I thought the book was money well spent.		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (October 10, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760303126
• ISBN-13: 978-0760303122
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #433,202 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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  Books > Nonfiction > Automotive > Motorcycles > Pictorial

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great flow, wonderful history and terrific pictures, September 15, 1999

By A Customer

The history on each bike discribed in the book is quite informative. The bikes we were specifically interested in are the Bonnevilles and there is no shortage of great pictures and descriptions. There are some great examples of restorations that go beyond showroom quality. We are especially fond of the 1977 Silver Jubilee edition.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great photos, August 3, 2005

By	Allen C. Turner (Denver Colorado USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fine book for basic Triumph history. I think the best feature are the excellent photos. This book is certainly worth the price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Restoration Enthusiasts, March 14, 2006

By	Mrs. Roslyn J. Holloway "Ros Holloway" (Sydney Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Extremely helpful to anyone who is restoring a triumph twin or triple. The colour photos are throughout and I thought the book was money well spent.