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Triumph Models N de Luxe and NL Probably best remembered as Triumph's first saddle-tank model the 1928 Model N de Luxe actually heralded a new style of Triumph motor cycle. With its much lower riding position, compared with its forerunners, the Models P and N, it feels really 'sporty' and the riders of the period must have felt that they were 'leaders of the pack'. Although, by name, a "de luxe" version of the 1927 Model N, and the motive power still basically the reliable and very successful 494cc of the 1925/26 Model P, I have found the difference in riding is chalk and cheese; with the N de Luxe qualifying as the best British cheddar. This difference starts from the time one wheels the machine from the garage, and in my garage the 1927 Model P and the 1928 N de Luxe reside side by side. Being so much smaller with its lower frame the machine is wheeled without effort. For the same reason mounting and dismounting is no problem. It should go without saying that starting is with the normal Triumph ease. That period between start and finish is most pleasurable. It must be the frame, but vibration is much reduced from that apparent with the same engined Model P, handling is no problem and corners are taken with ease. If you are suspecting that I believe that the 1928-29 Model N de Luxe / NL is one of Triumph's best; you would be right! I have only one complaint regarding my Model N de Luxe, and it's a problem which probably won't affect most other owners. Since the machine is such a pleasure to handle and ride I actually get little opportunity to do so; for my wife prefers it to her 1955 Tiger Cub. So although it is seen regularly on the road - it's not with me on it! ---------- The early decades of the 20th century was an exciting period of innovation in automotive history when travel options were limited and the freedom of motorcycling was a real adventure. Are you are restoring one of these early Triumph motor cycle? Interested in m