How manybhp does a Triumph 955i Daytona make?
A certain weekly paper claimed it would make 147bhp and blow FireBlades away without raising an eyebrow (the same imaginary power figure still appears next to the 955’s entry in the reviews section of their website….). Triumph themselves claimed 128bhp – slightly more realistic but still about 20bhp more than the reality.
Why is my Triumph 955i not starting properly?
If your problem is only happening when the bike is hot and your battery is marginal, it may not be putting out enough amperage to start the bike. After it sits long enough, it may be gaining just enough power to start the bike. It’s easy enough to check out the battery and rule it out before you start digging into harder things.
Is there a problem with my Daytona 955i?
I also own a 955i daytona from 1999, I have had this problem for a couple of years too, will start perfectly when cold but refuses to start on a regular basis after a 10/15 kms ride, did you come up with a solution in the end ?
What’s the problem with the bottom end of a Triumph Daytona?
The other common problem with the bottom end is the starter clutch. “It’s the same sprag clutch as all the T3 engines, and it can give problems, especially if you try and start with a failing battery as it can kick back and break. So listen out for it slipping as you turn the engine over.
What was the problem with my 1999 Triumph 955i?
Q : My 1999 Triumph 955i Daytona is suffering from an increasing list of electrical faults. First the brake light stopped working, now the indicators have stopped and burnt out two flasher relay units. Today the horn has failed.
Is the Triumph Daytona 955i a good bike?
Ride the Triumph Daytona 955i on the road and you’ll be hard pushed to fault it. Likewise on a race track. But try it back to back with the lighter, more powerful Japanese competition and the Triumph Daytona 955i feels slightly crude by comparison. Still a thrilling, rapid motorcycle and plenty stable enough for uneven uk roads.
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.
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.