I thought some of you boys interested in Triumph history might enjoy this photo. Taken on Beachy Head, just west of Eastbourne, it’s from a magazine article I wrote in, I think, 2012. On the right is Triumph’s first parallel twin, the Valentine Page designed 6/1 and on the left the Edward Turner 5T. I rode the 6/1 first and was surprised at how nice it was for a design from so long ago. But it was blown out of the water by the Turner bike! It’s easy to see how the 5T stood the motorcycling world on it’s ear on it’s release. Smooth, responsive, peppy an absolute delight. Allowances have to be made for brakes and stuff, but for a pre war design (and sold at an affordable price) it’s a work of genius.
Sure, Alfie, no problem. The magazine split the article into two. The 5T part is here.. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-british-motorcycles/triumph-5t-zm0z13mjzbea
And the 6/1 is here.. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-british-motorcycles/triumph-6-1-zm0z13mjzbea
I have rode bikes for many years, but it was not until I bought my first Triumph that I became a real enthusiast. Before that, it was just cheap transportation. These bikes show the great heritage and experience Triumph has acquired over the years. Thanks Simon for posting. ...J.D.
[QUOTE="Simon64ds, post: 415715, member: 17442] On the right is Triumph’s first parallel twin, the Valentine Page designed 6/1 and on the left the Edward Turner 5T. I rode the 6/1 first and was surprised at how nice it was for a design from so long ago. But it was blown out of the water by the Turner bike! It’s easy to see how the 5T stood the motorcycling world on it’s ear on it’s release. Smooth, responsive, peppy an absolute delight. Allowances have to be made for brakes and stuff, but for a pre war design (and sold at an affordable price) it’s a work of genius. View attachment 92038 [/QUOTE] Fantastic photos Simon Just a few days ago I was going through some oldish Classic MotorCycle mags and in one of them there’s an article about the 350cc Triumph that Edward Turner designed whilst retired.
