Triumph Daytona 995i: history, specs, pictures
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| Triumph Daytona 995i | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1998 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | four-stroke,liquid-cooled, transverse three cylinder, 4 valve |
| Bore / Stroke | 78.7mm x 78.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 12:1 |
| Horsepower | 129.01 HP (96.2 KW) @ 9900RPM |
| Torque | 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 7600RPM |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: X-Ring Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 45mm forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping Rear: monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 inches (1430 mm) |
| Length | 83.31 inches (2116 mm) |
| Width | 28.31 inches (719 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Weight | 198.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Triumph Daytona 995i was a four-stroke,liquid-cooled, transverse three cylinder, 4 valve Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Triumph in 1998. Max torque was 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 7600 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 129.01 HP (96.2 KW) @ 9900 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 955.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 45mm forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping while the rear was equipped with a monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping. The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.
1998 Triumph Daytona 995i[edit | edit source]
The old Triumph T595 flagship sportbike has been renamed as the Daytona 995i, coming with a cosmetic do-over and improved ground clearance. Equipped with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 955cc, transverse three cylinder engine, it is capable of producing 130 horsepower and an impressive 100 Nm of torque, all packed in a lightweight, aluminum frame.
It was imagined as a British-made alternative to dethrone the Japanese Honda Fireblade and Kawasaki ZX-9R in the world of mid-sized sportbikes. With features such as a Showa front and rear suspension, to ensure excellent cornering and rider comfort, plus dual front brake discs and single rear disc, for increased safety on the road and improved performance on the track, the Daytona 995i is an all-round balanced sportbike capable of meeting the requirements for a wide variety of riders.