A WONDERFUL MACHINE.
The most valuable and instructive form of trial for motor cycles is undoubtedly tho hill-climbing test. The strains imposed are exceptionally severe, and even on a short route the wholo machine- is very thoroughly tested. Four hill-climbing tests have been hold in various parts of New Zealand this year, and in each of them tho first awards have gone to tho "Triumph." iNino cut ot tho ten first prizes went to "Triumph riders —a wonderful nnd unique competitive record. Tho most recent addition to tho long list of "Triumph' successes is tho winnir.g of tho Hislop Cup, awarded for tho best All-round performance on tho run from Dunedin to Naseby and back. The competitors had to mako tho run four times before* a final decision was arrived at. On each occasion tho "Triumph" machine carried the winner, and at tho third run threo "Triumphs'* tied . for first place! On the fourth trial, which was decided on petrol Consumption, the winning "Triumph" ran an average of 170 miles to tho "gallon 1 The reasons' for this consistent and unbroken lino Ot competitive successes aro to be found in tho perfect design ami Iwnest construction of every part of the "Triumph" machine. Call and see tho 1911 Model "Triumph.'* Adams, Ltd., Solo New Zealand Agents for "■Triumph" "Motor Cycles, High street, , Christchurch. 4
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Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 14029, 28 April 1911, Page 7
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224A WONDERFUL MACHINE. Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 14029, 28 April 1911, Page 7
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