Daytona 500

1969 Triumph Daytona 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Triumph's allround motorcycle platform, the 1969 Triumph Daytona 500 features a 490 cc (29.9 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 39 HP (28.5 kW) at 7,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 79.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Daytona 500 measures 153 kg (337 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.92 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1966 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.