triumph daytona Archives

Hinckley Triumphs: out of the archive

18th April 2020 RowenaH Buying Guide

Hinckley Triumphs went into production nearly 30 years ago, and the first generation were definitely built to last. A 1990s Triumph is still a lot of motorcycle for not too much money, as our buying guide reveals… The Hinckley Triumph T300 series engine. 115PS at 9500rpm John Bloor’s Hinckley Triumph factory started producing bikes in 1991, and this article covers…

December issue out now

3rd December 2018 RowenaH Latest Issue

This month’s magazine features international classics from American and Japan, alongside a bit fat stack of beautiful Britbikes – from a 1920’s flat-tanker to the trad parallel twins of the 1970s. If you’re looking for in-depth articles from experienced owners about Triumph, BSA and Norton bikes then you’ve come to the correct place! RC176 can be downloaded in digital format…

Triumph Daytona T100R

9th February 2018 RowenaH Features

Triumph introduced their unit-construction 500 twin in 1960. By 1966 it had evolved into a proper proddie racer, the Daytona, which packed considerable poke into its petite package. Marion Thirsk found an interesting example at last year’s Ayr Show… When Steve purchased this Daytona it’d been lying forlorn in a garage for seven years, with the fallen roof of the…

Triumph Visitor Experience

21st October 2017 RowenaH Features

Triumph has a long history of making motorcycles which stretches all the way back to 1902. The firm’s history falls into two distinct parts* – the classic bike side and the modern motorcycles – and these are reflected in the company’s new Visitor Experience. Frank Melling has visited, and is experienced… First, there is what is usually called ‘Meriden’ Triumph…

More Meriden machines needed

9th May 2017 RowenaH Events

Calling all owners of Meriden-made Triumph twins: the Ayr Classic Motorcycle Club would be delighted if you could join them on Saturday 17th June 2017 as part of an extra-special display at the Scottish Classic Motorcycle Show. Many of the club’s 130 members proudly ride similar historic Triumphs and these will form the backbone of a #50 Daytona support display.…

Cafe racer kits for Hinckley triples

27th November 2016 RowenaH Features

How to transform an old Hinckley triple into a rapid café racer, no spannering skills required. Don’t do it yourself – let an expert take the strain… After years of restoring classics and building specials, Ian at Café Racer Kits found a simple way to share his experience and expertise. CRK started offering modular kits for CX500s and Superdreams, then…