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velly vell · 05-10-2008, 09:06 PM

I found a daytona triump 955i is that a good sport bike . I have owned a gsxr 750 and cbr 929 . I am not familiar at all with daytona triumps. Is anybody else

Davecm203 · 05-11-2008, 12:00 AM

I have never owned a Truimph. But I have drooled over the 955 some. They are very cool bikes. The triple motor sounds so wicked also. They have always got great reviews in the mags.

**87gsxrnut** · 05-11-2008, 12:35 AM

Sounds like a fun one to get.

- Nut

velly vell · 05-11-2008, 11:27 PM

cool thanks , I like the way it rides but i just hate the front of the bike its a 2001 and looks like a 89 .lol

Davecm203 · 05-12-2008, 08:58 PM

Yes, the front does look a bit dated. Can you give a run down of your personal impression of the bike?

velly vell · 05-12-2008, 10:21 PM

Well i think that the rest of the bike looks great .Its just the front that bugs me .

JmalB · 05-13-2008, 07:46 AM

What I've read suggested a nice but not really competitive bike. I think it's telling that when Triumph went to the new 1050 triple, there was no Daytona in the lineup. Unless I missed it.

**inspiron** · 05-13-2008, 09:21 AM

The Triumph dealer in California mentioned something that this year (200

will be pretty quiet. With the possible introduction of a "Tiger Cub" (Triumph Tiger model with the 675 Daytona motor), there won't be many new models this year.

But next year (2009), Triumph is rumored to be planning some major new model updates, so I wouldn't be surprised to see a Daytona 1050 reappearing then.

Jammer · 05-13-2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by velly vell

I found a daytona triump 955i is that a good sport bike . I have owned a gsxr 750 and cbr 929 . I am not familiar at all with daytona triumps. Is anybody else

It's a good bike yes. This I know about. Triump although is good..but at the same time you'll need someone that knows how to work on them. It's not rocket science but still it's not as easy as just looking in a manual such as some of the jap bikes. Loads of torque. I found it like an RC51. It has "Old School" in it too. It'll be a head-turner if you get it. Post pics if you get it.

Sincerely

05-10-2008, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
velly vell Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Lakewood Posts: 25	Need some veteran advice I found a daytona triump 955i is that a good sport bike . I have owned a gsxr 750 and cbr 929 . I am not familiar at all with daytona triumps. Is anybody else

05-11-2008, 12:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,146	Sounds like a fun one to get. - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

05-13-2008, 09:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,424	The Triumph dealer in California mentioned something that this year (200 will be pretty quiet. With the possible introduction of a "Tiger Cub" (Triumph Tiger model with the 675 Daytona motor), there won't be many new models this year. But next year (2009), Triumph is rumored to be planning some major new model updates, so I wouldn't be surprised to see a Daytona 1050 reappearing then. __________________ blog: gsx1400

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05-11-2008, 12:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Davecm203 Puddle Runner Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 385	I have never owned a Truimph. But I have drooled over the 955 some. They are very cool bikes. The triple motor sounds so wicked also. They have always got great reviews in the mags.

05-11-2008, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
velly vell Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Lakewood Posts: 25	cool thanks , I like the way it rides but i just hate the front of the bike its a 2001 and looks like a 89 .lol

05-12-2008, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Davecm203 Puddle Runner Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 385	Yes, the front does look a bit dated. Can you give a run down of your personal impression of the bike?

05-12-2008, 10:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
velly vell Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Lakewood Posts: 25	Well i think that the rest of the bike looks great .Its just the front that bugs me .

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