Motorcycle specifications Triumph900 DAYTONA 1994 A gentleman's sport

One thing is certain: British machines have always had an indefinable, intrinsic charm, something more. And there's something else: this new Daytona 900 was born with the same noble blood. Distinctly different from the 750 and 1000 Daytona, the latest Triumph presents itself as a sports bike full of charm and character. First and foremost, there's the superb, admirable exterior, a real feast for the eyes, intensified by a yellow tint of elegance. Beneath its "so British" plasticity lies a 3-cylinder engine no less so. This 100hp mill is a pleasure not only to use, but also to listen to, as it sings its bewitching song. Engineers have gone to great lengths to enhance that spine-tingling sound. They've optimized the airbox and mufflers to bring out the best in the mill's beautiful voice... without offending the law. The mastery of acoustics is both beautiful and pleasing.
At this power level, this boiler is one of the most pleasant on the market today. Available and even energetic from 3,000 rpm, it gives itself away with delight, gaining strength towards 5,000 rpm and then again at 7,000 rpm. If you're thinking of pushing the Daytona to top speed, its short gearing means you'll have to wait over 220 km/h for the breaker at 10,000 rpm - you've been in the red zone since 1,000 rpm.
The British ride has little in common with the pure-bred Japanese GSX-R style. The Daytona is much more user-friendly. The half-guidelines are not really close to the rider, but the legs are comfortable and naturally positioned. Comfort stands out nicely, not only from the saddle but also from the suspension set-up. Triumph has paid great attention to this, providing its sporty 900 with top-quality damping. The Daytona doesn't shy away from anything, swallowing every imperfection on the road, even at an angle, and has the luxury of remaining comfortable. In the event of a wild goose chase, you'll need to stiffen the suspension to limit the dive when braking hard. But before we get to that...

In fact, the Daytona is a good sports bike (its large turning radius proves that it's not a city car), but not a ZXR or YZF-style racer. Weighing in at over 260kg, and with a geometry that's far from radical, it's more in the category of a pleasant, comfortable sports bike, but not one designed to break the clock. It also lacks a little ground clearance on the track. Agile without being ultra-incisive, precise and stable, the machine handles smoothly and rewards you with pleasant ease. It only moderately appreciates being jostled between the vibrators, so it's best to ride it gently and enjoy its charm. No violence, just passion.
The Daytona is a beautiful motorcycle, to be ridden for its beauty, the character of its mechanics and the right balance between sport and comfort - not for slapping Replica bikes around the track. It's also more versatile, but not cheap. The price for a different kind of ride with a (very) beautiful lady.

M.B
(inspired by Moto-journal - internet photos)