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After a very long spell of speculations, rumours, teasers and agonizing wait, Triumph took the covers off of what we motorcyclists have been waiting for since a long long time. Lo and behold... The Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition! The motorcycle was unveiled at Silverstone during the British GP. The first look takes one right back to the previous Daytona but the Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition packs a lot of changes.
The motorcycle is built upon the same frame as the Daytona 675, but the engine is now a Moto2 derived 765cc unit. Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition makes 128 bhp of power at 12,250 rpm and 80 Nm of torque at 9,750 rpm. While the Moto2 engine was derived from the engine that does duty on the Street Triple 765, but the motorcycle makes more power and revs higher. Some changes to the engine such as stronger pistons, new cam profiles, increased compression-ratio, and such have allowed the folks at Triumph to extract more power out of the 765cc mill.
The Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition even comes with a Moto2-inspired titanium exhaust which enhances the looks of a motorcycle that already looks like it is made for the track. Triumph also states that the transmission has undergone some changes as well and the new gearbox comes with ‘track optimised’ gear ratios.
Coming to the other component, the motorcycle is equipped with top-of-the-line Brembo Stylema brakes and fully-adjustable suspension by Ohlins. The frame and the swingarm, which is seemingly similar to the previous iteration, have been anodised instead of being powder-coated. Weight-loss has been a clear focus and the extent of that is apparent from the fact that even the bolts have been shortened! The bodywork is carbon-fibre which according to us must have been the biggest contributor in Mission Weight-Loss! On the electronics front, there are 5 riding modes and they all can be fine-tuned according to one's preference. The semi-active suspension has been given a pass.
The price has been revealed to be GBP 15,675 which translates to roughly INR 14 lakhs! That may seem expensive for a middleweight motorcycle. The price creeps too close for comfort to litre-class superbikes from Japan but then again, the top-drawer equipment pretty much makes up for it. Whether a unit or two make it to India, is unclear at the moment, but if one is willing to shell out the moolah, we are sure that a Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition will look fantastic in one's repertoire!
Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition
Engine: 765cc DOHC inline 3-cylinder; 4 valves/cylinder
Bore X Stroke: 78 mm x 53.38 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.9:1
Max Power: 128 bhp at 12,250 rpm
Max Torque: 80 Nm at 9,750 rpm
Fuelling: Multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI; electronic throttle control
Exhaust: Stainless steel 3-into-1 exhaust system, Stainless steel underbody primary silencer, Arrow titanium secondary silencer
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox: 6-speed with Triumph Shift Assist
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Front – Aluminum beam twin spar Rear – Two-piece high-pressure die-cast
Swingarm: Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Front Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke; 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke; 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tire: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire: 180/55 ZR17
Front Suspension: Öhlins 43mm upside down NIX30 forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping
Rear Suspension: Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with piggyback, reservoir, adjustable rebound and compression damping
Front Brake: Dual 310 mm floating discs; Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc callipers, switchable ABS
Rear Brake: 220mm disc; Brembo single-piston calliper, switchable ABS
Seat Height: 822 mm
Wheelbase: 1379 mm
Weight: TBC
Tank Capacity: 17.4L
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The motorcycle is built upon the same frame as the Daytona 675, but the engine is now a Moto2 derived 765cc unit. Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition makes 128 bhp of power at 12,250 rpm and 80 Nm of torque at 9,750 rpm. While the Moto2 engine was derived from the engine that does duty on the Street Triple 765, but the motorcycle makes more power and revs higher. Some changes to the engine such as stronger pistons, new cam profiles, increased compression-ratio, and such have allowed the folks at Triumph to extract more power out of the 765cc mill.
The Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition even comes with a Moto2-inspired titanium exhaust which enhances the looks of a motorcycle that already looks like it is made for the track. Triumph also states that the transmission has undergone some changes as well and the new gearbox comes with ‘track optimised’ gear ratios.
Coming to the other component, the motorcycle is equipped with top-of-the-line Brembo Stylema brakes and fully-adjustable suspension by Ohlins. The frame and the swingarm, which is seemingly similar to the previous iteration, have been anodised instead of being powder-coated. Weight-loss has been a clear focus and the extent of that is apparent from the fact that even the bolts have been shortened! The bodywork is carbon-fibre which according to us must have been the biggest contributor in Mission Weight-Loss! On the electronics front, there are 5 riding modes and they all can be fine-tuned according to one's preference. The semi-active suspension has been given a pass.
The price has been revealed to be GBP 15,675 which translates to roughly INR 14 lakhs! That may seem expensive for a middleweight motorcycle. The price creeps too close for comfort to litre-class superbikes from Japan but then again, the top-drawer equipment pretty much makes up for it. Whether a unit or two make it to India, is unclear at the moment, but if one is willing to shell out the moolah, we are sure that a Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition will look fantastic in one's repertoire!
Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition
Engine: 765cc DOHC inline 3-cylinder; 4 valves/cylinder
Bore X Stroke: 78 mm x 53.38 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.9:1
Max Power: 128 bhp at 12,250 rpm
Max Torque: 80 Nm at 9,750 rpm
Fuelling: Multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI; electronic throttle control
Exhaust: Stainless steel 3-into-1 exhaust system, Stainless steel underbody primary silencer, Arrow titanium secondary silencer
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox: 6-speed with Triumph Shift Assist
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Front – Aluminum beam twin spar Rear – Two-piece high-pressure die-cast
Swingarm: Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Front Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke; 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke; 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tire: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire: 180/55 ZR17
Front Suspension: Öhlins 43mm upside down NIX30 forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping
Rear Suspension: Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with piggyback, reservoir, adjustable rebound and compression damping
Front Brake: Dual 310 mm floating discs; Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc callipers, switchable ABS
Rear Brake: 220mm disc; Brembo single-piston calliper, switchable ABS
Seat Height: 822 mm
Wheelbase: 1379 mm
Weight: TBC
Tank Capacity: 17.4L
Photos
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