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Thursday, 08 September 2005 |
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| Battered and bruised I continued the review, albeit a little slower than of yore. The front suspension problems did seem to show its head later, especially when it got warmer. Some of the other guys were down to one fragged front tire per session. I think this rebound problem could well be cured and it’s a shame that I was half way through my diagnosis when I took my spill as I never really got fast enough again to continue to find the fix. I’m a big lad though so your mileage might vary. |
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Overall I was impressed with the little Trumpet. Build quality seemed spot on and I wouldn’t be ashamed to see this in my garage. It’s a shame however that it took a little bit of a displacement “cheat” to fulfill the power gains, but Kawasaki did the same thing with the 636 last year. I can’t help but think the 636/650's of the world are filling in for the lost 750 class, currently occupied by Suzuki, are we going around in one big circle here?
My final thought? Go take another gander at this bike at your local Triumph dealer, it’s definitely worth another chance. |
| Triumph Daytona 650 - Specifications |
2005
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| Engine Type |
Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder |
| Capacity |
646cc Bore/Stroke 68 x 44.5mm |
| Compression Ratio |
12.85:1 |
| Fuel System |
Twin-butterfly, multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced air induction |
| Ignition |
Digital – inductive type – via electronic engine management system |
| Transmission |
Primary Drive Gear Final Drive X ring chain |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate with 6-speed gearbox |
| Frame /Swingarm |
Aluminum beam perimeter /Twin-sided, aluminum alloy |
| Wheels FR/R |
Alloy 3-spoke, 17 x 3.5in / Alloy 3-spoke, 17 x 5.5in |
| Tires |
Front 120/70 ZR 17 Rear 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Suspension Front/Rear |
Front 43mm forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression - Rear Monoshock also three-way adjustable |
| Brakes FR/R |
Twin 308mm floating discs, 4 piston calipers Single 220mm disc, single piston caliper |
| Length /Width |
2112mm (83.1in) / (Handlebars) 712mm (28.0in) |
| Seat Height |
815mm (32.1in) |
| Wheelbase |
1390mm (54.7in) |
| Rake/Trail |
24.6º/89.1mm |
| Weight (Dry) |
165kg (363lbs) |
| Fuel Capacity |
18 liters (4.7 gal US) |
| Power (at crank) |
112bhp/12,500 rpm - Max Torque 68Nm (51ft.lbf) at 11,500 rpm |
| Colors |
Tornado Red, Racing Yellow |
| Price |
*tba |
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