On April 6, 2023, Triumph filed documents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for rights to the Triumph Hurricane nameplate. In 1973, the British brand debuted the original X-75 Hurricane. Back then, the model catered to the U.S. market with an air-cooled, 740cc inline-triple and sleek, Craig Vetter-designed bodywork. Unfortunately, the Hurricane didn’t last, with Triumph discontinuing the platform after just one year and 1,200 units produced.
A half-century later, trademark filings hint at Triumph potentially reviving the nameplate. This isn’t the OEM’s first attempt at repackaging the Hurricane for a new generation either. In 2003, spy shots revealed Triumph’s A13HC prototype featuring a 1,298cc four-cylinder engine and aggressive aerodynamics. Hopefully, the third time’s the charm, though, as the company claims rights to the Hurricane moniker yet again.
