Positioned in Triumph's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1999 Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) utilizes a 1180 cc (72 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 147 HP (107.3 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 124.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), 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 1200 SE (Special Edition) measures 225 kg (496 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.53 kg per horsepower). The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
124.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.65 HP/kg (1.53 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1180.0 ccm (72.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power147.0 HP (107.3 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM9500
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Performance
Exhaust4 into 2 twin mufflers
Chassis
Frame TypeSpine frame
Front Suspension43mm forks
Rear SuspensionMonoshock
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZX17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZX17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 6-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear Brake Ø255 mm (10.0 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight225.0 kg (496.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.6533 HP/kg
Fuel Capacity25.00 litres (6.61 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsNone
Notes
The 1999 Special Edition was a commorative run of 250 motorcycles with the exclusive colour combination of black body with gold graphics and gold wheels. It also was given 6-piston caliper brakes.
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