In 2020, Triumph Motorcycles launched Triumph Heritage as a stand alone clothing collection. The inspiration for this collection was the iconic 1936 Triumph Heritage Logo.
HISTORY OF THE TRIUMPH HERITAGE LOGO
The Triumph logo has evolved alongside every major shift in motorcycle history. After the Second World War, motorcycles were far more than machines, they were everyday transport, the way people travelled and got to work. As the decades passed, motorcycles became less of a necessity and more of a passion. Today, the Triumph logo stands as a mark of authenticity, heritage, and legitimacy: a contemporary expression of the values forged in those early years. It’s a symbol that honours Triumph’s history and is instantly recognisable today.
The Triumph Heritage logo first emerged in 1936, when Jack Sangster acquired the company and steered it away from car production to focus solely on motorcycles. As part of that shift, the logo was refreshed to modernise the brand and clearly distinguish it from its automotive past.
The logo was created by draftsman Herbert Hopwood alongside Edward Turner- the General Manager and chief designer responsible for the 498cc Speed Twin - whose influence helped define Triumph’s identity throughout the 1950s and 60s. The distinctive tail they added at the base of the logo added a sense of speed and movement, giving it a more contemporary, racing‑inspired feel.
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