Triumph's fast and sophisticated Daytona 955i flagship provides a unique blend of searing performance, real-world practicality and three-cylinder character with an awesome exhaust noise.
Launched in 1996 it was the first Hinckley-built machine to move away from the modular design concept that had been used to re-establish the Triumph name. Since then styling and detail revisions, including a shortened wheelbase and revised fuel-injection system, have further enhanced the refinement and all-round appeal of a superbike that continues to excite riders and turn heads wherever it goes.
The Daytona 955i's performance and character stem from its liquid-cooled, fuel-injected three-cylinder engine, which was designed at Triumph in collaboration with Lotus to optimise the port and combustion chamber shapes and cam profiles. The 12-valve unit's impressive 128bhp, generous midrange torque and soulful exhaust note combine to give high performance with a distinctive edge. Top speed is over 160mph.
Handling and roadholding are first rate, thanks to a chassis based around a rigid tubular aluminium perimeter frame, multi-adjustable suspension and wide-section 17-inch wheels.
With an impressive blend of control and comfort, the 955i is a bike that is as happy being ridden hard on a racetrack as it is on the open road. The seat is comfortable and low footpegs, narrower fuel tank and higher bars make the latest 955i even more comfortable than the original T595i.
Triumph's excellent build quality and enviable reliability add further to the Daytona's all-round appeal.
If you're one of those sportsbike riders that can't decide between an Italian twin and a Japanese four, stop torturing yourself. This bike is the answer to your dreams - and it's British!
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