The Triumph Daytona 650 (2005) motorcycle has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 646 cc and a compression ratio of 12.95:1. It has a liquid-cooling system with a wet sump lubrication and uses synthetic oil. Its induction system is a twin butterfly, multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced air induction. The ignition is digital, inductive type, and starts with electricity. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 81.6 kW/112 hp @ 12500 rpm and maximum torque of 68 Nm/6.93 kg-m/50.2 ft-lbs @ 11500 rpm. It has a wet, multi-plate clutch and six-speed transmission with an X-ring chain final drive. The frame is made of aluminum beam perimeter, and the suspension includes 43 mm cartridge forks and a mono-shock with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. It has two front brakes 2 x 308 mm discs with 4 piston calipers and single 220 mm disc at the back with 1 piston caliper. The wheel front is alloy 3-spoke, 17 x 3.5in, and the wheel rear is alloy 3-spoke, 17 x 5.5in. The motorcycle has a length of 2112mm/83.1 in, a width of 712 mm / 28.0 in (handlebars), and a height of 1131 mm / 44.5 in, with a wheelbase of 1390mm/54.7 in and a seat height of 815 mm / 32.2 in. It weighs 165 kg / 363 lbs with an 18-liter/4.7 US gal/4.0 Imp gal fuel capacity. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 248.6 km/h / 154.5 mph and a standing quarter-mile of 11.4 seconds. The review rated its ride quality as good, but the handling was found to be twitchy, which could be due to a design flaw in the rear suspension, making it bouncy on uneven surfaces. It was also noted that its racing-inspired design may not be comfortable enough for daily use.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Triumph Daytona 650
| Year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 646 cc / 39.4 u in |
| Bore x Stroke | 68 x 44.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.95:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Synthetic, 15W/50 |
| Induction | Twin-butterfly, multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced air induction |
| Ignition | Digital – inductive type – via electronic management system |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EK |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 81.6 kW / 112 hp @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 68 Nm / 6.93 kg-m / 50.2 ft-lbs @ 11500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | X ring chain |
| Frame | Aluminium beam perimeter |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Cartridge forks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 308 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Wheel Front | Alloy 3-spoke, 17 x 3.5in |
| Wheel Rear | Alloy 3-spoke, 17 x 5.5in |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24.6 o |
| Trail | 89.1 mm |
| Dimensions | Length 2112mm / 83.1 in Width 712 mm / 28.0 in (Handlebars) Height 1131 mm / 44.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1390mm / 54.7 in |
| Seat Height | 815 mm / 32.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 165 kg / 363 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 248.6 km/h / 154.5 mph |
| Review | Motorcycle-USA |
