Triumph Model H motor cycle, 1917, with lamp, horn and pump. Designed by Maurice Schulte of Triumph and first introduced in 1915, it is considered by many as the first �modern� motorcycle and earned the nicknamed �Trusty Triumph�. It has several special features that made it �trusty�, such as the Triumph patented semi-automatic carburettor, Triumph patented spring forks, and handlebar control of chain-driven high-tension magneto to supply the ignition spark. Due to the Model H�s reputation approximately 30,000 of the bikes were supplied to the allied forces in World War I, 20,000 of those to UK forces.