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Daytona 955i

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63 /100 Sporty
Power/Weight
0.78 hp/kg
Torque
100 Nm
Engine
955 ccm

2005 Triumph Daytona 955i Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Triumph's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2005 Triumph Daytona 955i pairs a 955 cc (58.3 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 149 HP (108.8 kW) at 10,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100 Nm (73.8 lb-ft) at 8,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 156 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,200 rpm) and peak power (10,700 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the Daytona 955i measures 191 kg (421 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.78 HP/kg (1.28 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,426 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16.6-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1999 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
156 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.78 HP/kg (1.28 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,200–10,700 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement 955.0 ccm (58.27 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line three, four-stroke
Engine Details In-line three, four-stroke
Power 149.0 HP (108.8 kW)) @ 10700 RPM
Torque 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 8200 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x Stroke 79.0 x 65.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel System Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital - inductive type - via electronic engine management system
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Chassis
Frame Type Tubular, fabricated aluminium alloy perimeter
Rake 22.5°
Front Suspension 45mm forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension Monoshock with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping
Wheelbase 1426 mm (56.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 190/50-ZR17
Front Brakes Double disc. 4-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear Brake Ø 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 191.0 kg (421.1 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.7801 HP/kg
Seat Height 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1165 mm (45.9 inches)
Overall Length 2112 mm (83.1 inches)
Overall Width 725 mm (28.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity 16.60 litres (4.39 US gallons)
Other
Color Options Tornado Red, Racing Yellow, Jet Black Special Edition (black frame, swingarm and , wheels)
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Sport & Track
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Seat Height
81.5 cm / 32.1 in
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Handling
Medium weight — some experience needed
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