What kind of bike is a Triumph 955i?
The Triumph Daytona 955i is an extremely rapid, sweet handling superbike. Unfortunately it was about four years too late in a fiercely competitive class. Similar vintage Yamaha R1s, GSX-R1000s and FireBlades are lighter and faster.
Are there any problems with the Triumph T595?
Problems with the Triumph Daytona T595 and early T955s had been ironed out by the time the Daytona 955i was released. Triumph finish seems to be more durable than on Japanese motorcycles of the time although when the crinkly black surfaces start to go, they deteriorate fast.
What happens when a Triumph bike is not running?
Whereas before the instruments dropped out when the lights were switched on when the bike was running, they now do the same with engine not running. Applying the brake (light) or indicators makes the instrument display flicker/re-set (ignition on, bike not running).
What are the initial stator tests for a 955i?
Initial stator tests are good (taken across the three wires, disconnected from system) ie fully insulated, good output across pins (25-50 VAC) and consistent resistence between pins (0.4 ohms).
When did triumph stop making the Daytona 955i?
A mild revision in 2005 (slight bodywork changes, black frame instead of silver, updated fuel injection) was the only further change before the Daytona was dropped from the range in late 2006. In fact production had stopped in 2005 but dealers were still shifting old stock.
What was the price of a Triumph 955i in 2001?
The 2001 list price for the Daytona 955i was £8599 – by the time the last models slunk from the showrooms in 2006 that was down to £7499. To put those prices into context, in 2001 a Blade was £8699 and an R1 was £9199. By 2006 a Fireblade was £8899 and an R1 was £8799.
Which is faster a Yamaha R1 or a Triumph 955i?
Similar vintage Yamaha R1s, GSX-R1000s and FireBlades are lighter and faster. The Triumph Daytona 955i’s saving grace is its character from its gruff three-cylinder engine, distinctive understated looks and the fact few riders can use anything like all the performance any of these motorcycles offer. It replaced the Daytona T595.
Problems with the Triumph Daytona T595 and early T955s had been ironed out by the time the Daytona 955i was released. Triumph finish seems to be more durable than on Japanese motorcycles of the time although when the crinkly black surfaces start to go, they deteriorate fast.