Daytona 1200

1996 Triumph Daytona 1200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Triumph for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1996 Triumph Daytona 1200 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. 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 measures 225 kg (496 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.53 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1995 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.