Triumph Daytona 1200 (1993)

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The Triumph Daytona 1200 was a powerful motorcycle released in 1993. Its four-stroke engine had four cylinders and double overhead camshafts, with four valves per cylinder. The bike had a capacity of 1180cc, and a compression ratio of 12:1. It used four flat side carburetors for induction, and had digital inductive type ignition with an electric start. The maximum power of the bike was 107.2 kW or 147 hp at 9500 rpm, and the maximum torque was 115 Nm or 84.8 lb-ft at 8000 rpm. The bike had a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The bike had a front suspension of 43 mm forks with triple rate springs adjustable for compression, rebound damping, and spring preload, while the rear suspension had a monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping. The bike had powerful brakes with 2 x 310 mm discs and four piston calipers on the front, and a single 255 mm disc and 2 piston caliper on the rear. The bike had a dry weight of 228 kg or 503 lbs, and a wet weight of 250 kg or 551 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 25 liters or 6.6 US gallons. Overall, the Triumph Daytona 1200 was a high-performance motorcycle designed for experienced riders.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Daytona 1200

Year: 1993


Engine: Four strike, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1180 cc / 72 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 65 mm
Compression Ratio: 12:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 4 x 36 mm Flat side carburetors
Ignition: Digital – Inductive type
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 107.2 kW / 147 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Power (at rear wheel): 88 kW / 118.0 hp @ 9400 rpm
Max Torque: 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm Forks with triple rate springs adjustable for compression, rebound damping and spring preload, Kayaba
Rear Suspension: Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, Kayaba

Front Brakes: 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Nissen
Rear Brakes: Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen
Front Tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55-ZR17
Dry Weight: 228 kg / 503 lbs
Wet Weight: 250 kg / 551 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal / 5.5 Imp gal

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