Triumph Daytona 955i

Triumph Daytona 955i

Manufacturer	Triumph
Also called	Triumph T595 Daytona (1997–1998)
Production	1997–2006
Class	Sport bike
Engine	955 cc (58.3 cu in) 4-stroke, inline-3 4 valve per cylinder DOHC, liquid-cooled
Bore / stroke	79.0 mm × 65.0 mm (3.11 in × 2.56 in) Compression ratio: 12.0:1
Top speed	161 mph (259 km/h)^[1]
Power	128 hp (95 kW) (rear wheel)@ 10,500 rpm^[2]
Torque	66.0 lb·ft (89.5 N·m) (rear wheel))@ 8,500 rpm^[2]
Transmission	6 gears
Frame type	Cast aluminium
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. 320 mm (13 in) Nissin 4-piston callipers. Rear: Single disc. 2-piston callipers. 220 mm (8.7 in)
Tyres	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	219.08 kg (483.0 lb)^[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity	21 l (4.6 imp gal; 5.5 US gal)
Related	Triumph Daytona 600 Triumph Speed Triple Triumph Daytona 675

The Triumph Daytona 955i is a sport bike manufactured by Triumph from 1997 to 2006. It was powered by a 955 cc (58.3 cu in) liquid cooled, inline three four stroke engine. The bike was launched in 1997 as the Triumph T595 Daytona and renamed Triumph Daytona 955i in 1999.

History

Triumph T595 Daytona

1999 Daytona 955i

2000 Daytona 955

2002 Daytona 955i Caspian Blue

2005 Daytona 955i

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 955 cc displacement in-line three-cylinder engine designed in part by Lotus. Along with the other triple-cylinder Triumphs, the Daytona helped to establish the newly managed manufacturer and its distinctive and unique three-cylinder motorcycles.

The T595-model name concatenated the new engine series "T5" and the first two numbers of the "955 cc" displacement. In 1999 the bike was renamed 955i because the T595 model name gave the impression that the bike's engine displaced 595 cc.

Large-scale changes were made in 2001, with a complete restyling of the bodywork by designer Gareth Davies, a newly designed engine raising the horsepower to 149 with internal performance upgrades included Forged steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods, and forged aluminium pistons. Focussed on reducing weight and better handling, the 2001 955i used a more common double-sided swing arm (DSSA) as opposed to the single-sided swing arm (SSSA) of the previous Daytonas. The DSSA version weighs 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) less than the SSSA due to the lighter weight swing arm, and it is argued that the DSSA version handles better than the SSSA as it has less flex in the swing arm. The 2001+ 955i version had a more compact and advanced Sagem MC1000 electronic engine management system (2-plug) instead of the original Sagem MC2000 controller (1-plug).

In 2002, a limited-production Centennial Edition (CE) Daytona 955i was offered. The 955i CE had several noteworthy additions to and differences from the non-CE '02 DSSA Daytona 955i:

One colour option of Aston (British Racing) Green, which was offered only on the 2002 955i Centennial Edition.
Carbon fibre infill panels between the fuel tank and tail fairing.
Carbon fibre infill panels between the fuel tank and front fairing.
Single-sided swing arm (like the previous and later Daytona 955i).

In 2002 a limited-production Special Edition (SE) Daytona 955i was offered. The 955i SE model similar to the CE, except with red body work and the deletion of the centennial logos.

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 fuel-injection system was changed from a bypass-regulated-rail to a returnless-rail system.

Specifications

	1999–2000	2001–2006
Engine
Type	Liquid Cooled, In-Line 3-Cylinder
Capacity	955 cc (58.3 cu in)
Bore/Stroke	79.0 mm × 65.0 mm (3.11 in × 2.56 in)
Compression Ratio	11.2:1	12.0:1
Fuel System	Sequential multipoint electronic fuel injection. DOHC
Ignition	CDI 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	Fabricated cast aluminium alloy perimeter
Swingarm	Single-sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster
Front Wheel		Alloy 3-spoke, 17 in × 3.5 in (432 mm × 89 mm)
Rear Wheel		Alloy 3-spoke, 17 in × 6.0 in (430 mm × 150 mm)
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	190/50-ZR17 (180 from 2001)
Front Suspension	45 mm conventional 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 callipers. 320 mm (12.6 in)
Rear Brakes	Single disc. 2-piston callipers. 220 mm (8.7 in) diameter.
Dimensions
Length	2,115 mm (83.3 in)	2,112 mm (83.1 in)
Width	720 mm (28.3 in)	725 mm (28.5 in)
Height	1,170 mm (46.1 in)	1,165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height	800 mm (31.5 in)	815 mm (32.1 in)
Wheelbase	1,431 mm (56.3 in)	1,426 mm (56.1 in)
Rake/Trail	24 / 86 mm	22.8°, 3.2 in (81 mm)
Fuel Tank Capacity	18 litres (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal)	21 litres (4.6 imp gal; 5.5 US gal)

References

1 2 "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, January 2013
1 2 Kunitsugu, Kent (June 30, 2010). "The Gentleman's Superbike? Triumph 955i Daytona Full Test". Sport Rider. Retrieved August 31, 2016.

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