The Triumph Daytona 500 motorcycle specifications include a 490 cc (29.90 cu in) engine, power of 39 hp (28.5 kW) @ 7,400 rpm, and a listed weight of 153 kg (337.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1966 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Triumph Daytona 500 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.
About 55% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 9th percentile across Triumph models.
About 48% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 7th percentile across Triumph models.
Triumph database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
39 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Triumph models with power data.
490 cc — larger displacement than about 7% of Triumph models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.255 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 254.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 79.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.05:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 490 cc (29.90 cu in) |
| Power | 39 hp (28.5 kW) @ 7,400 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 69.0 x 65.5 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Doble cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Two schock |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 153 kg (337.3 lb) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2549 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Seat | Dual |
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