FAQs

We love talking about Triumph bikes, clothing and accessories. And Triumph riders are never short of questions about their favourite brand.

So, we thought we'd pick the ten most often asked and list them here:

When was Triumph formed?
Triumph was formed as a bicycle manufacturing company by Siegfried Bettmann in Coventry in 1887. The first motorcycle was built in 1902. The rest is history…

Who owns Triumph today?
Triumph Motorcycles Limited is a 100% privately owned company. Our parent company is called Bloor Holdings Limited, which is owned by John Bloor.

Where are Triumph’s factories based?
Triumph has five world class factories around the world, all 100% owned by our company. Two of these factories are based in Hinckley in the UK, the other three are in Chonburi, Thailand.

Can I visit the Triumph factory?
We are not currently offering tours of our Hinckley Factory, but hope to be able to reintroduce them in the future.  Full details will be published on this website at the time they become available, or you could become one of the first to know by signing up for our regular newsletter.

How long does it take to develop a new Triumph motorcycle?
It can vary from model to model, but typically the design and development of a new Triumph takes around three years from concept to delivery.

Does Triumph export its products?
Absolutely! We have around 750 dealers in 35 countries. Around 80% of our product is sold outside of the UK.

I have a problem with my Triumph. Who do I contact?
In the first instance you should contact your local Triumph dealer. They are best equipped to resolve any problems.

What new models are coming out in the future?
We have big plans to expand our range in the coming years and these are exciting times at Triumph. Unfortunately we cannot disclose details of exact models but stay tuned, we’re sure you’ll love what we’ve got planned!

I'm interested in a career at Triumph. Where can I find out more ?
Some careers information is disclosed on this site by you can also find us at our dedicated Facebook careers site, here.

Does Triumph run any events in which I can participate ?
Triumph attends most major exhibitions and our dealers are involved with many local events throughout the year. Check out the Events page on this site for more details.