Triumph Daytona 900 Super III: history, specs, pictures

Triumph Daytona 900 Super III
Manufacturer	Triumph
Production	1994 - 1997
Class	Sport Bike
Engine	liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, transverse three cylinders, 4-valve
Bore / Stroke	76.2mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio	10.6:1
Horsepower	113.99 HP (85.0 KW) @ 9500RPM
Torque	64.17 ft/lbs (87.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System	3x36mm Flat Side CV Mikuni, carburetor
Spark Plug	NGK DPR8EA9 `94-97
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: chain Clutch: hydraulic clutch
Suspension	Front: 43mm forks with triple rate springs adjustable for compression, rebound damping and spring preload Rear: monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping
Brakes	Front: 2 x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers Rear: single 255mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70-17
Rear Tire	180/55-17
Seat Height	31.1 inches (790 mm)
Weight	211.0 kg (wet)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Triumph Daytona 900 Super III was a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, transverse three cylinders, 4-valve Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Triumph between 1994 and 1997. Max torque was 64.17 ft/lbs (87.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 113.99 HP (85.0 KW) @ 9500 RPM.

Engine

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 885.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the hydraulic clutch.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers in the front and a single 255mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm forks with triple rate springs adjustable for compression, rebound damping and spring preload while the rear was equipped with a monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping.

1994 Triumph Daytona 900 Super III

The 1994 MY Triumph Daytona 900 Super III is the pinnacle of British engineering found in a three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 885cc powerplant. It may not have the most horsepower or the most torque, but, unlike its major Japanese competitors, this three-cylinder offers an unforgettable experience for any rider riding the Daytona 900 Super III.

Launched as a bigger-bore replacement for the Daytona 750, the two-wheeler received an aesthetical upgrade and was transformed into a superbike, rather than a sport touring, the British preferring to improve performance rather than comfort.

1995 Triumph Daytona 900 Super III

After a successful launch with the Daytona 750, Triumph decided to retire the sports tourer and introduced the new 1995 MY Daytona 900 Super III. A new, 885cc powerplant has been mounted on the same proven chassis the Daytona shares with so many other models from Triumph. And although the engine has a bigger displacement, the Brits succeeded somehow in making the two-wheeler a little lighter than its predecessor.

Visually, it has been designed with edgier lines and shapes, and somehow it makes it look like a whole different bike. And justly so, because the Daytona 900 is no longer a touring motorcycle, but more of a superbike, with an aggressiveness it its looks and in its performance to back it up.

1996 Triumph Daytona 900 Super III

The 1996 MY Triumph Daytona 900 Super III is the first attempt the "reborn" British engineers have made to try and compete with the Japanese giants in the superbike category, although rather limited by Triumph's "modular concept", which means it has the same innards and skeleton as the other 900cc Triumph models, like the Thunderbird, Trophy or the Tiger. Still, the Brits have successfully turned an all-purpose engine and chassis into a proper superbike, with all the fun and "terror" a proper one should inspire.

One of the most interesting features of the Super III is its three-cylinder powerplant, which can produce 115 horsepower and 87 Nm of torque, and in the same time give off that characteristic three-cylinder roar, that basically screams "I'm British".

On the visual side, the full-fairing body with well-defined curves gives it an aggressive superbike aspect while still keeping a classic British look.

1997 Triumph Daytona 900 Super III

The 1997 MY Triumph Daytona Super III is a piece of British technology crafted for durability and longevity. Sharing its engine and frame with the rest of the Triumph 900 family, the Daytona really surprises with its bold new looks and the engine settings which seems to just eat the miles up, without ever wanting to stop (except to refuel).

An attempt to compete with Japanese reigning superbikes, or the Italian Ducati, the Brit may not crunch up the same impressive numbers as its competitors but the Daytona feels right at home at high speeds and is surprisingly nimble, when taking its massive bulk into consideration.