Triumph’s award-winning Daytona 675 has been revised and
updated for 2009 with a host of modifications that improve on the bike’s
class-leading handling and performance.
The bike that caused such a stir by becoming the first three-cylinder machine to
enter the Supersport class now weighs in at just 356 pounds and develops 126
BHP.
“Triumph has taken an evolutionary approach with the Daytona by applying
experience from racing in the 2008 Supersport World Championship directly to the
street version of the Daytona 675,” said Jim Callahan, North American Marketing
Manager for Triumph Motorcycles.
“The same technology that was used so successfully on the Supersport racing
machines is now available as standard equipment on the 2009 production models
that are in Triumph dealers across the country right now.”
The 2009 model’s 675cc three cylinder engine utilizes a rev limit that is 450rpm
higher than the 2008 model and features the hydraulic cam chain tensioner and
higher ratio first gear. The racing-inspired parts were formerly available as
race kit options through Triumph dealers.
The bike also features a lighter exhaust system, a recalibrated fuel injection
system and a revised cylinder head with new valves and a modified combustion
chamber. These adjustments contribute to a seven-horsepower increase that brings
power output to 126 bhp at 12,600rpm. The additional 450 rpm allows the engine
to rev to a 13,950rpm redline.
New, lighter wheels give significant savings in unsprung weight and further help
the bike’s excellent handling characteristics. A new magnesium cam cover also
contributes to the weight-saving as a further benefit to racers and track day
enthusiasts.
As could be expected from a bike with a racing pedigree, the Daytona 675 comes
equipped with top-of-the-line suspension and brakes. The fully-adjustable 41mm
upside down forks and rear monoshock unit both benefit from highly sophisticated
high and low speed damping control, allowing riders to set their Daytona up with
maximum accuracy.
New radial-mount Nissin monobloc front brakes give even greater levels of
stopping power and rider feedback. Even the latest Pirelli SuperCorsa SP tires
have been specified for their outstanding levels of both grip and feedback.
But it’s not just the performance that’s been enhanced – the 2009 Daytona 675
has also been restyled with a new cockpit, headlamp and screen. It comes in two
color options, Jet Black and Tornado Red, and will come with a full range of
official accessories.
The Triumph race kit and a new ‘plug and play’ quick-shifter that are part of
Triumph’s genuine accessories range will help assure the Daytona 675 will be
competitive on the track at all levels, from club to world championship.
Features & Benefits
Engine
Triumph's R&D department has taken an evolutionary approach with the 2009
Daytona, using experience gained from racing in the Supersport World
Championship to develop the new machine. The latest specification 675cc
three-cylinder engine revs to a 13,950rpm redline and pumps out a mighty 128PS.
Frame
The Daytona 675’s aluminium frame is fabricated with
open-back cast spars which wrap over the top of the motor, accentuating the
benefits of the narrow three-cylinder design. The lightest frame in its class,
it weighs in at a mere 8.7Kg.
Suspension
The fully-adjustable 41mm upside down forks and rear
monoshock unit both benefit from highly sophisticated high and low speed damping
control, allowing riders to set their Daytona up with maximum accuracy. This
track-bred suspension gives razor sharp handling and can be tuned by the rider
to suit their own style.
Instruments
The Daytona 675’s digital instrument console has all
the usual trip functions as well as displaying average
fuel
economy. Also featured is a
sophisticated lap timer – useful for comparing successive lap times on a circuit
as well as average and maximum speed for each lap.
Brakes
New radial-mount Nissin monobloc brakes are mounted to
twin 308mm discs for stunning levels of stopping power and rider feedback.
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