Daytona 1000

1991 Triumph Daytona 1000 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Triumph's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1991 Triumph Daytona 1000 pairs a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 9,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 100.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Daytona 1000 measures 268 kg (591 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.68 kg per horsepower). The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 239 km/h (149 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1991 to 1993, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.