An iconic piece of design and style and a gold standard in motorcycle engineering the Triumph has roved through the twentieth century, making its mark in hearts and minds.

Founded inCoventry in 1885, Triumph Engineering had humble beginnings, importing bicycles and sewing machines. Little did anyone know that in the coming years the company would birth a historic series of motorcycles that have lit up the arenas ofracing, popular culture and even warfare for well over a century.

To this day, the iconic model namesthe Bonneville, the Daytona evoke excitement and admiration all over the world. But as brilliant as the bikes are, the stories behind them are even better: Triumph have blazed a trail across the silver screen, being ridden by stars likeSteve McQueen andMarlon Brandoin classic movies. They have sped round theworlds most famous racetracks and scorched tonumerous land speed records. And, of course, Triumph motorcycles, including the'Trusty Triumph, were used in both theFirst and Second World Wars by the Allies forging their legend forever as the bikes that truly can do it all.

In this enthralling book, esteemed motorcycle journalist, editor ofBike magazineand lifelong rider Mike Armitagereveals the story of a true heritage brand, told in all its high-octane glory.