Triumph Daytona 955i Centennial Edition (2002) vs Triumph 6T Thunderbird (1954-62)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model: | Daytona 955i Centennial Edition | 6T Thunderbird |
| Years: | 2002 | 1954-62 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, vertical twin, OHV |
| Capacity: | 955 cc / 54.0 cu-in | 649 cc / 40.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 65 mm | 71 x 82 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 (Export), 7.0:1 (UK) |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic injection | SU type MC2 |
| Ignition: | Digital inductive | Lucas RM14 |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | NA | 25 kW / 34 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4-Speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | O-ring chain | Chain, 101 links |
| Frame: | Tubular, fabricated aluminium alloy perimeter, swingarm single sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster | Brazed lug |
| Front Suspension: | 45 mm Forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | Telescopic fork, hydraulic damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | Swingarm, 2 Griling dampers |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | SLS drum, 8 in |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | SLS drum, 7 in |
| Front Wheel: | Alloy 3 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Wheel: | Alloy 3 spoke, 17 x 6.0 in | 3.50 x 19 |
| Seat Height: | 815 mm / 32.1 in | 775 mm / 31 in |
| Dry Weight: | 188 kg / 414 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal | 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal (US), 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal (UK and export) |