TRIUMPH Daytona 955i (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2001, the British motorcycle maker released the Triumph Daytona 955i, a sports motorcycle that featured significant design and performance modifications that enhanced its look, performance, and handling.

The 2001 model came with a complete redesign of the bodywork, designed by Gareth Davies, and a new engine with more power and torque due to internal modifications, such as a forged steel crankshaft, forged aluminum pistons, and forged steel connecting rods.

Also, the engineers focused on weight saving and better handling, fitting the machine with a dual-sided swingarm instead of the single-sided unit previously used, saving 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) and offering better handling due to less flex in the swingarm.

In the visual department, the 2001 Daytona 955i packed a full dress with a single headlight instead of the twin unit previously used, a fixed windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, a three-into-one exhaust system, and lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels.

Underneath its armor, the 2001 Triumph Daytona 995i had installed a 955cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 149 hp with a peak force at 10,700 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 8,200 rpm.

In the suspension department, the machine packed a 45 mm fully adjustable telescopic fork on the front and a fully adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent handling capabilities.