For the 1999 model year, the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 496 lb (225 kg).
Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,180 cc |
| Power | 147 hp |
| Torque | 84.8 lb-ft (115 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 US gal (25 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 29.63 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.37 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 17.1 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 537.1 lb (243.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) weight FAQ
What is the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) dry weight?
The available dry weight is 496 lb (225 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
How much does a full tank add to the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition)?
Based on the supplied 6.6 US gal (25 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 676 lb (306.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 29.63 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower.
Is the listed Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 537.1 lb (243.6 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How heavy is the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 537.1 lb (243.6 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Triumph curb-weight number.
What is the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 17.1 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.38 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Triumph Motorcycles website.