Triumph Daytona 955i
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| Triumph Daytona 955i | |
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| Manufacturer | Triumph |
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| Also called | Triumph T595 Daytona (1997-1998) |
| Production | 1997-2006 |
| Class | sport bike |
| Engine | 4-stroke, 3-cylinder 955cc bore/stroke: 79.0 mm (3.1 in) x 65.0 mm (2.6 in) 4 valve per cylinder DOHC, liquid cooled |
| Power | 149 hp (111 kW) @ 10700 rpm |
| Torque | 100 N·m (73.8 ft·lbf) @ 8200 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 gears |
| Suspension | Front: 45 mm (1.8 in) forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping Rear: Monoshock with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Brakes | Front: Double disc. 4-piston calipers. 320 mm (12.6 in) Rear: Single disc. 2-piston calipers. 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Tires | Front: 120 / 70 ZR 17, Rear: 190 / 50 ZR 17 |
| Wheelbase | 1,426 mm (56.1 in) |
| Dimensions | L 2,112 mm (83.1 in) W 725 mm (28.5 in) H 1,165 mm (45.9 in) |
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 in) |
| Weight | 188.0 kg (414 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 21 litres (4.6 imp/5.5 US gal) |
| Related | Triumph Daytona 600 |
The Triumph Daytona 955i was a sport bike manufactured by Triumph. It was powered by a 955cc Liquid cooled, 3-cylinder 4-stroke engine. The bike was launched in 1997 as the Triumph T595 Daytona but was renamed to Triumph Daytona 955i in 1999. The name change was in response to consumer confusion over the naming which suggested that the motorbike was a 600 cc engine capacity by stating its actual capacity.
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[edit] History
The Triumph Daytona T595 was introduced in 1997 in an attempt by Triumph to tap into the sports bike market. Despite the T595 name, the bike featured a 955cc displacement in-line three cylinder engine designed in part by Lotus. Along with the other triple-cylinder Triumph's, the Daytona would help to establish the newly managed manufacturer and their distinctly unique three cylinder motorcycles.
In 1999 the bike was renamed to 955i because the T595 model name gave the impression that the bike's engine displaced 595cc instead of its actual 955cc.
Large scale changes came about in 2002, with a complete restyling of the fairings, a newly designed engine raising the horsepower to 149, and a cheaper double sided swing arm (DSSA) option as apposed to the single sided swing arm (SSSA) of the previous Daytona's. The DSSA version weighs 7.5 pounds less than the SSSA due to the lighter weight swing arm, and it is argued that the DSSA version handles better than the SSSA due to less flex in the swing arm. The post 2002 955i version sported a Sagem MC2000 electronic engine management system instead of the original Sagem MC1000 controller.
In 2002 a limited production Centennial Edition (CE) Daytona was offered which came with a few very important additions as apposed to the base-line '02 DSSA Daytona; these differences were:
- One color option of Aston (British Racing) Green which was never available before and has never been since.
- Carbon Fiber inlaid panels between the gas tank and tail fairing.
- Carbon Fiber rear wheel hugger.
- Single Sided Swing Arm (like the previous and later Daytona 955i's.)
- Forged steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods, and forged aluminum pistons as apposed to all other 955i's with these components being cast. These engine components above all the other CE-specific options set the CE's apart from all other year Daytona 955i's, as the possible maximum power output is much higher than the cast component engines.
In 2003 the DSSA was discontinued reverting back to the SSSA, and other colors were introduced.
In 2004, some minor changes were made including the deletion of the Union Jack logos.
In 2005, the bodywork was revised to include a horizontally split headlamp, a more streamlined upper fairing, and a reduced tail 'hump'. The frame was also painted black instead of the silver of all previous models.
The post 2002 Daytona 955i never gained the popularity of the earlier T595 and pre-2002 955i's. Only on the outer borders of the Super Sport market when it was first released in 1997, it was considered more of a Sport Touring motorcycle, rather than a full Super Sport by 2006 when production was discontinued.
[edit] Road/Magazine Test Results
An MCN test[1] of the 2005 model found the Daytona 955i to rival the Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Yamaha YZF-R1 in terms of acceleration with a 0 to 60-mile (97 km)/hour (0 to 100 km/h) result of 2.99 seconds (in 39.03metres of distance). Top speed was determined to be 167 mph (269 km/h) which it obtained in 35.78 seconds. The braking test result was 3.15seconds (70-0 mph).
[edit] Specifications
| 1999-2001 | 2002-2006 | ||
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| Engine | |||
| Type | Liquid cooled, in-line 3-cylinder | ||
| Capacity | 955.00 ccm (58.27 cubic inches) | ||
| Bore/Stroke | 79.0 x 65.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) | ||
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 12.0:1 | |
| Fuel System | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. DOHC | ||
| Ignition | Digital - inductive type - via electronic engine management system | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Primary Drive | Gear | ||
| Final Drive | X-ring chain | O ring chain | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | ||
| Cycle Parts | |||
| Frame | Tubular, fabricated aluminium alloy perimeter | ||
| Swingarm | Single sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster | ||
| Front Wheel | Alloy 3 spoke, 17 x 3.5in | ||
| Rear Wheel | Alloy 3 spoke, 17 x 6.0in | ||
| Front Tire | 120/70-ZR17 | ||
| Rear Tire | 190/50-ZR17 | ||
| Front Suspension | 45 mm forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | ||
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping | ||
| Front Brakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers. 320 mm (12.6 inches) | ||
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers. 220 mm (8.7 inches) diameter. | ||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 2115 mm (83.3inches) | 2,112 mm (83.1 inches) | |
| Width | 720 mm (28.3 inches) | 725 mm (28.5 inches) | |
| Height | 1170 mm (46.1 inches) | 1,165 mm (45.9 inches) | |
| Seat Height | 800 mm (31.5in) | 815 mm (32.1 inches) | |
| Wheelbase | 1431 mm (56.3 inches) | 1,426 mm (56.1 inches) | |
| Rake/Trail | 24 / 86 mm | ||
| Weight (Dry) | 198 kg (436 lb) | 188.0 kg (421.1 pounds) | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 litres (4.8 gal US) | 21 litres (4.39 gal US) | |
| Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020) | |||
| Maximum Power | 130PS (128 bhp) at 9,900 rpm | 149.00 hp (108.8 kW)) @ 10700 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | 100 Nm (74 ft·lbf) at 7,600 rpm | 100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft·lbf) @ 8200 rpm | |
| Power to weight ratio | 0.7801 hp/kg | ||
| Misc | |||
| Colours | "Caspian Blue", "Lightning Yellow" and "Aluminium Silver" | Tornado Red, Racing Yellow, Jet Black Special Edition (black frame, swingarm and wheels)British racing green (CE only) | |
| Performance | 1st gear to 103 km/h. Top speed 312 km/h | ||
| Price | $ USD, £GBP, $16,990AUD | ||
[edit] References
- ^ MCN daytona 955i review (PDF).
