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The 2004 Triumph Daytona is a great road bike, combining good handling and braking with a reasonably comfortable riding position for longer runs and regular use. For comparison purposes my previous bike was a Honda VFR750. I wanted something bigger, faster and newer, and that's exactly what I got!
The engine has loads of torque fairly low down the rev range, which is useful for rapid acceleration i.e. when overtaking.
The bike is sometimes criticised in the press because of its looks, but then I don't really care what it looks like as I'm a rider not a poseur!
I am a little concerned that the bodywork and paintwork are not as durable as they might be, a carelessley placed luggage strap managed to wear through the paint on a 40 mile run: My old Honda survived similar abuse virtually unscathed.
The bike is physically large compared with most of its sports rivals, this is one of the reasons I bought it as I am 6'2" and find Fireblades and R1s uncomfortably small. Even so, the Daytona has a fairly sporty riding position and I am considering fitting risers.
One thing that annoys me is the absence of a fuel gauge. The range of the bike varies widely depending on how hard you ride it - 130 to 160 miles approx - but you just can't keep an eye on the level as you go along, it's a case of wait for the light then start looking for a station. I tend to watch the odometer then fill up around 100 miles to be on the safe side, another downer with this & most modern bikes is the absence of a fuel tap.
The 'riding experience' is excellent, I ride a fantastic 80 mile 'A' road transpennine route once a week and the bike is ideally suited to rapid bendslinging, hard braking (Sheeeep!!!) and 'variable' road surfaces that seem to deter hardcore sports bikes from this particular route. The return journey is after dark and the headlights are very good for fast night riding. The gearbox isn't as slick as the Honda's was, this may free up a bit as the bike ages, but it pays to have a positive left foot. Finally the throttle grip has a long travel and you often find yourself shifting grip as you go. Minor points however - it just takes a little getting used to.
The bike has only let me down once, my fault, I drained the battery by leaving the parking light on overnight (why such a thing is ever fitted to a bike is beyond me). It's very easy to accidentally activate the parking light when turning the key round to the steering lock position. Needless to say I will not be making that mistake again, fortunately the bike was easily jump started.
Much is made of the fact that the bike is UK manufactured, however although I am pleased to have supported a UK firm, I was pretty objective about my selection of bike; I was considering a new VFR, but persistent reports about the alleged VTEC midrange flat spot, and an instinctive dislike of the idea of linked brakes, put me off.
1200 miles isn't a lot, but so far I am very happy with the bike which I aspired to ever since they first appeared.
Don't pay attention to the reliability comment. I've owned a 2002 Daytona since its release, and up to now it hasn't given me any problems other than those I've caused.
I've tipped over twice, which resulted in nothing more than one broken brake lever, not even the plastics or pegs were harmed! Not to mention the intact foot controls...
Although it sounds like a Maytag full of wrenches during idle, it's triple howl is sweet under provocation and has not given me opportunity to doubt the new factory's production standards. Triumphs of old were characteristically unreliable, but these are the new generation, complete with electronics and all.
Ignore the nay sayers. Mine is tried and tested. 3 years. 25000 miles. Not one problem. Great Bike!
I agree with the statement above, I own a 1994 Daytona Super III, which has the factory upgrades done by Cosworth.
In all that time it has started on the button and stopped on a postage stamp.
Apart from the general service parts, it has been 100%.
Enjoy your bike.
The comment of 1st Jan 2005 is ill-informed, offensive rubbish, and I would be interested to know if he/she has any evidence to back this up.
While some Triumphs might lack that final degree of polish in the finish department compared to the likes of Honda (nothing to do with being British and everything to do with being a tiny company competing on price terms with vast multinationals), they are as reliable as anything else, and streets ahead of the likes of Ducati in dependability and build quality terms. I would argue actually that my 2002 Daytona 600 matches a friend's similarly aged GSX-R600 in finish terms, and could prove that is has been just as reliable.
My old instructor has a 76,000 mile Sprint ST, which when I last spoke to him, had just completed a tour of Northern Italy without missing a beat. This bike is used for his work in all weathers and all seasons, as well as regular 2,000 mile + tours and the odd trackday, and is reliable as clockwork. Another friend has a Tiger which has done 60,000 miles, again with just a couple of trivial faults to report.
As for failing to meet the demands of the modern world, you are right to a degree. I believe the waiting lists for certain models in Europe and the US stand at several months.
I have a Daytona 955i 2004 model. I love everything about this machine, and I have owned and raced over 100 different makes and models.
I have one problem which may be easily solved. On a cold start every morning, the speedo registers 0 kph. No matter what speed I am doing, I cannot fix this. Help please.
I have a 2004 Daytona 600. It did the same thing - registered 0 on the speedo. The battery cable was loose. I did really good with my bike - I picked it up wrecked, and it just needed a engine cover and one side plastic.
I bought the bike with 300 miles on it 2 years ago and I have 16000 miles on it now. It has proven itself to be very durable considering about half of those miles are from big stand-up wheelies and stoppies. I mean long ones like 5-10 miles every time without missing a beat.
Now for the handling, it has also impressed me. I have gotten really used to its handling. I tend to use the whole tire, not like a lot of people who just ride in a straight line and have 3 inch chicken strips on the edge of the back tire. I just laugh when I see that. I mean why spend $200 on a tire you are only gonna use the center of it? My girl loves to ride too and I also use the whole tire with her on.
The bike is really great; the only problems have been brought on by me - the clutch is going out, but only after pulling it up in 3rd gear for stand-ups, and none of the riding has been easy.
Great all around bike. I recommend it for anyone.
I have owned my 95 Super111 for 8 years. Low miles (24k) but the bike has been 100% reliable (touch wood!).
Had a problem with fork seals leaking, changed bushes which seems to be the cure. Because the bike isn't used daily, it sometimes is reluctant to fire-up first time. My local dealer told me the carbs could be gummed-up? (Battery needs to be fully charged and shims need checking every couple years too) I have just added fuel system cleaner to the fuel. Hopes this works.
They also told me to regularly add fuel stabiliser to keep the fuel fresh when not used.
Keep wanting to change, but this bike does everything I need, still looks good and gets lots of attention when I'm out on it.
I own a 2004 Daytona 955i and love it. My previous bikes were an Aprilia Futura and a BMW 1100s.
I have had trouble since new with the fuel light coming on, even when the tank is full and at the moment it is on permanently. Coupled with this, my speedo will often read zero when I start the bike and will remain this way until I continue to start and restart, and it will eventually start working. Although the bike is out of warranty, this problem has been occurring since new and it would seem something may be wrong with the motherboard; an expensive fix. Has anybody out there had similar problems or any idea on a simple inexpensive remedy?
Terry Delaney.
tjd1@optusnet.com.au
I have a starting problem with my 2005 955i because of the fitted full race exhaust. It takes two starts and a crank on the throttle for about 10 seconds until it idles... nothing a Power Commander couldn't fix.
Other than that, she just died on me going home from work late last night. I think the alternator went... the speedo dropped out, noticed the headlights dimmed and then she ran like *&^&^ and died. It was a nice 1.5 mile walk home pushing a 450lbs bike... Oh well, off to the shop she goes. Thank God for the extended warranty; 11,000 miles.
I have a 675 Daytona. So far I like the light weight, good handling and power band, and narrow width like 259 Ninjas. Not for real serious speeds over 160.
Everything seems to be OK.
If only I can have a more upright position with fairing with same spec, and how about heated grips, then that will be nice.
On the other hand, I have fun riding this machine.
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